Exodus 3 - Introduction

A.M. 2513. B.C. 1491.

In this chapter we have,

(1,) The discovery God was pleased to make of his glory to Moses at the bush, Exodus 3:1.

(2,) A general declaration of God's good-will to his people, who were beloved for their fathers' sake, Exodus 3:6.

(3,) A particular notification of God's purpose concerning the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt. 1, He assures Moses it should now be done, Exodus 3:7; Exodus 3:2, He gives him a commission to act in it as his ambassador both to Pharaoh, Exodus 3:10, and to Israel, Exodus 3:16; Exodus 3:3, He answers the objection Moses made of his own unworthiness, Exodus 3:11; Exodus 3:12; Exodus 3:4, He gives him full instructions what to say, both to Pharaoh and to Israel, Exodus 3:13; Exodus 3:5. He tells him beforehand what the issue would be, Exodus 3:14.