Exodus Study: When God Reveals Himself (Exodus 6:5-11)

This sermon focuses on Exodus chapter 6, highlighting God’s self-revelation, compassion, and unwavering purpose for His people. The message begins by discussing the great debate surrounding the concept of heavenly mansions mentioned in a hymn, then quickly transitions to God’s revelation to Moses in Exodus 6.

The sermon elaborates on God’s attributes: His compassion is demonstrated as He hears the groaning and sees the burdens of the children of Israel. His redemptive action is revealed through His promises to bring them out of bondage, rid them of their oppressors, and redeem them with a stretched-out arm and great judgments. This redemption is ultimately fulfilled through the precious blood of Christ, as further explained by 1 Peter. Furthermore, God’s covenant relationship is emphasized, stating His ultimate goal is to have Israel as His people and for Him to be their God, a relationship that salvation initiates and nurtures. This relationship is built on God’s promise and identity: “I am the Lord.”

Despite God’s clear declarations, the sermon acknowledges the reality of discouraged hearts, noting that the children of Israel did not listen to Moses due to anguish of spirit and cruel bondage, which had stolen their hope. Nevertheless, God’s purpose remains unstoppable. He reiterates His command to Moses and Aaron to go to Pharaoh, emphasizing that His word will accomplish what He pleases. The sermon concludes by detailing the genealogy presented in Exodus 6, which serves to establish the credibility and covenant identity of Moses and Aaron before both Pharaoh and Israel, reinforcing that God uses imperfect people to fulfill His perfect will.