Moses and the Burning Bush

Exodus 3:1–4:17

God appears to Moses in a bush that burns without being consumed, calls him to bring the Israelites out of Egypt, reveals his name, and gives signs and help to address Moses’ fears and objections.

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Moses reverently approaches the burning bush at Horeb, where the angel of the LORD appears within flames that do not consume the bush; Moses removes his sandals on holy ground.

Moses Approaches the Burning Bush

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses tending Jethro’s flock in the wilderness as he leads the animals toward Horeb, the mountain of God.

Moses Leads the Flock to Horeb

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses listens near the burning bush as the LORD tells him that he has seen, heard, and knows the Israelites’ suffering in Egypt and sends him to Pharaoh.

God Hears His People

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses near the burning bush at Horeb as God promises to be with him when he goes to Pharaoh.

God Promises to Be With Moses

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses asks God’s name at the burning bush, and God answers, “I AM WHO I AM” and “the LORD.”

God Reveals His Name

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses receives God’s instructions to gather Israel’s elders, announce God’s promise, and ask Egypt’s king for permission for the Israelites to worship in the wilderness.

A Message for Israel’s Elders

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses listens to God near the burning bush as his staff, placed on the ground, becomes a snake.

The Staff Becomes a Sign

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses listening near the burning bush as the LORD promises to help him speak and teach him what to say.

God Will Help Moses Speak

Exodus 3:1–4:17

Moses holding his staff near the burning bush while Aaron stands beside him as the helper God provides.

God Provides Aaron to Help Moses

Exodus 3:1–4:17