Preparation for Israel’s Exodus

Exodus 5:22 – 6:13

 Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 1 Corinthians 10:11 NASB

But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and besides, I will not let Israel go.” Exodus 5:2 NASB

Did you notice – there is no or on the part of Moses’ strong and faithful .

God Promises Action

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh; for under compulsion he will let them go, and under compulsion he will drive them out of his land.” Exodus 6:1 NASB

The emphasis of this passage lies on the words:

“”, when he had reached the lowest point of –.

“”, – since all human effort has been put forth in .

“”, the self-existent, ever glorious .

“” – have My way.

Have you come to realize:

The times and the times of are the times of .

“I AM THE LORD” which He proves with His guarantee. vs. 6-8

He is the same as in the . v. 4

He reveals the sympathy of His heart with the . v. 5

He pledges His for the . vs. 6-8

Pledges Of God Himself v. 6-8

• I will bring you .
• I will you.
• I will you.
• I will you.
• I will be your .

Notice: These pledges are contained within two that pledge the very of God, “I Am the Lord (Ex. 6:6) … I Am the Lord” (Ex. 6:8).

God always links and .

The doing of His must follow close upon the of His voice.

The people of Israel this from Moses. (v. 9)