When Rudy Ross and I discussed this passage for the YouTube video we produce for the passage, we noted that trying to read the Bible like a modern novel is not the best way to approach it.
If we read slowly and look carefully at the text, we will discover nuggets of valuable insights.
It is easy to overlook Aaron’s meeting with Moses at the mountain of God.
The Lord said to Aaron, “Go into the wilderness to meet Moses.” So he went, and he met him at the mountain of God and kissed him.
Moses told Aaron all the words of the Lord with which he had sent him and all the signs with which he had charged him (Exodus 4.27-28).
Can you imagine what it was like to be Aaron and to hear what Moses had experienced at the burning bush?
Few people have “burning bush” encounters with God, but every follower of God has a story to tell. We owe it to our family members to tell them what God has done for us.
The Bible speaks of miracles as “signs.” It does so to emphasize that the miracle is not the goal of God’s activity. The miracle is a “sign” that points to something greater than itself.
We read about many miracles in Exodus, but they are “signs” that point to God’s loving activity for humans.
Meeting with the Elders
When you think about the exodus of Hebrew people from Egypt, the task is as big as evacuating the entire metropolitan area of Kansas City. It is an enormous task and in need of many leaders.
The first thing Moses and Aaron did was meet with the leaders.
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites.
Aaron spoke all the words that the Lord had spoken to Moses and performed the signs in the sight of the people.
The people believed, and when they heard that the Lord had given heed to the Israelites and that he had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped (Exodus 4.29-31).
The Hebrew leaders would be vital partners in God’s deliverance of his people. Aaron related the account of Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush. He performed miracles or signs that confirmed his message as being from God.
After 430 years of slavery, hope among the Israelites was at a low point. When they heard that God had “given heed” and “had seen” their misery, they dared to hope.
During this study of Exodus, I will frequently emphasize God’s loving care for humans. He knows us and wants the very best for our lives.
God’s abundant love and compassion are one of the many motivating factors that cause us to love and worship him.
Please take a few minutes today and review your story of God’s activity in your life. Think about the many times he has displayed his loving care for you.
As you recall God’s goodness, worship him with gratitude.
YouTube Video
Rudy Ross and I discuss this passage on YouTube today. It is on the Bob Spradling channel.
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