Gracious Calling

Introduction

• Overview of Exodus 4:1-17, 24-26
• The challenges in understanding biblical narratives

Moses’ Doubts and God’s Assurance

• Moses questions his calling
• God provides miraculous signs (staff to snake, leprous hand)
• Moses still resists; God appoints Aaron to help

God’s Patience and Boundaries

• God supports Moses’ hesitancy
• God draws a firm line when Moses refuses

The Covenant and Circumcision

• The puzzling passage about Zipporah and circumcision
• Significance of covenantal identity

Applying Moses’ Story to Our Calling

• We are all called into God’s purpose
• Struggles with calling are normal
• God equips, supports, and transforms