1) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? How could God accomplish His plan through you without changing anything?

2) Why did God use a lot of shepherds? What are the skills and virtues of a competent shepherd that are also valuable in a leader of persons?

3) Think of people you know whom God has sent on various assignments. What were their assignments? Which of your skills might God be able to use?

4) Moses asked, “Who am I?” God replied, “I will certainly be with you” (3:11–12). How does this exchange encourage you to tackle any task God gives you?

5) What does “I AM” express about the nature of God? How is that encouraging to those He sends on mission?

6) What was the ultimate purpose of God delivering Israel from slavery (3:12, 18)? What is theultimate purpose of our salvation? What results are secondary?

7) Moses was given three tangible signs of God’s power; we have the historical sign of the empty tomb. What is the advantage of a tangible sign? How is the empty tomb even better?

8) Name some ways that a lack of talent in speaking can actually be an asset in ministry.

9) In what sense was the nation of Israel God’s firstborn son? In what sense are Christians firstborn sons of God? In what sense is Jesus the firstborn Son of God?