Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/14/10

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EXCUSES OF MOSES

Excuses of Moses

Exodus 3:1-4:17

Excuses of Moses

Exodus 3:11 – Importance

Importance Exodus 3:11 – “Who am I that I should go

to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?”

God’s Answer: (12) “I will certainly be with you” I Peter 5:6-7 – “for He cares for you” Hebrews 13:20-21 – “make you complete in

every good work to do His will” Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things

through Christ who strengthens me”

Excuses of Moses

Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge

Knowledge Exodus 3:13 – “What shall I say to

them?” God’s Answer: (14) “You shall say to the

children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you” I Peter 4:11 – “If anyone speaks, let him

speak as the oracles of God” II Timothy 3:16-17 – “thoroughly equipped

for every good work” James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let

him ask of God”

Excuses of Moses

Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge Exodus 4:1 – Fear of

Rejection

Fear of Rejection Exodus 4:1 – “But suppose they will

not believe me or listen to my voice” God’s Answer: (8) “they may believe

the message of the latter sign” I Samuel 8:7 – “they have not rejected

you, but they have rejected Me, Jeremiah 1:17-19 – “They will fight

against you, but they shall not prevail… for I am with you”

Acts 18:9-11 – “I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you”

Excuses of Moses

Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge Exodus 4:1 – Fear of Rejection Exodus 4:10 – Ability

Ability Exodus 4:10 – “I am slow of speech and

slow of tongue” God’s Answer: (12) “I will be with your

mouth and teach you what you shall say” Jeremiah 1:4-7 – “Do not say, ‘I am a

youth,’” Acts 4:13, 18-20 – “we cannot but speak the

things which we have seen and heard” I Corinthians 2:1-2 – “I determined not to

know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified”

Excuses of Moses

Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge Exodus 4:1 – Fear of Rejection Exodus 4:10 – Ability Exodus 4:13 – Someone Else

Someone Else Exodus 4:13 – “O my Lord, please send by

the hand of whomever ELSE You may send” God’s Answer: (14) “So the anger of the

Lord was kindled against Moses” James 2:15-16 – “you do not give them the

things which are needed for the body” Hebrews 10:24-25 – “let us consider one

another in order to stir up love and good works” Acts 9:6 – “Lord, what do You want ME to do?”

Excuses of Moses How many of Moses’ excuses did God

accept? Do we really think that God is going to

accept our excuses? Is your life right with God?

If not, what is your excuse… is it acceptable to God?

God has made all the preparation and has extended an invitation, why not come?

God’s Plan of Salvation

Hear the Word of God (Acts 18:8) Believe in Jesus (Mark 16:16) Repent of Sins (Acts 2:38) Confess Faith in Christ (Acts 8:37-38) Be Baptized in Water (Galatians 3:26-

Remain Faithful (Revelations 2:10) If err, repent and pray to God (Acts 8:22)

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