1. Lord, why have you brought trouble? (5:22-23)

Moses' effort to help the people brought more suffering. He cried out to God.

2. I am the LORD (1-8)

God is God Almighty who made a promise to Abraham. He revealed himself to Moses as the LORD, the Redeemer and Savior. He knows all about their suffering, and he cares. He remembers his covenant. His new name reveals his love and faithfulness. He promises to free them from slavery in Egypt, to redeem them by mighty acts of judgment. He will take them as his own people and he will be their God. He will bring them to the land he promised Abraham.

3. Israel's broken spirit (9-27)

The cruel bondage had broken the spirit of the people. They would not listen; they had no strength to believe God's promise. So God would teach them to believe. He sent Moses to Pharaoh. Moses' family record identifies him as an Israelite of the tribe of Levi. He and Aaron obeyed God and went.

Application: Lord, help me to trust and obey you when the going gets tough.
One Word: Our God is almighty; he is love