Bible Study

Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon:

Sermon Notes:

I. The Harvest and the Hesitant Worker

• Jesus sees a plentiful harvest (Matthew 9:37 –38) — hearts ready to be gathered into God’s kingdom.

• Every Christian is placed in a “harvest field”: family, work, school, neighborhood.

• Like Moses, many of us feel hesitant or unqualified to join God’s mission.

• Exodus 4 shows how God responds to our hesitation with grace and provision.

II. Four Pieces of Good News for Hesitant Workers

1. God Calls the Unqualified (Exodus 4:1)

• Moses feels disqualified: he has a past, he’s failed, and he isn’t eloquent.

• God doesn’t deny Moses’ weaknesses—He calls him anyway.

• Key truth: God always uses calls unqualified people.

• Feeling unqualified often means we understand the weight of God’s work and our dependence on Him.

2. God Gives Signs (Exodus 4:2–9)

• Moses worries: “They won’t believe me.”

• God gives three signs: the staff, the leprous hand, and water turned to blood.

• The point: it’s not about our power, but God’s.

• God confirms His work through signs, wonders, and spiritual gifts (Hebrews 2:3–4).

• Today, the Holy Spirit still bears witness through prayer, healing, prophecy, and other supernatural signs.

• Our role is to step out in faith — results belong to God.

3. God Gives His Words (Exodus 4:10 –12)

• Moses says, “I’m not eloquent.”

• God replies, “Who made your mouth? … I will be with your mouth and teach you what to say.”

• God is Lord of both abilities and disabilities.

• Gospel work requires words, not just actions — the gospel is good news that must be spoken.

• When we go, God provides the words we need.

• Even weak or awkward speech can carry the power of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:3–5).

4. God Sends Us in Community (Exodus 4:13 –16)

• God provides Aaron to go with Moses.

• God’s mission is shared work—He sends His people together.

• Jesus sent disciples two by two.

• The Church is one body with many gifts.

• Everyone has a part in the mission.

Discussion Questions:

1. Are all Christians called into "harvest work?"
2. Does sin disqualify us from being gospel workers?
3. Have you experienced God bearing witness to his own message through a sign, wonder, or some supernatural expression of his power? What happened? What was the result?
4. If we're meant to rely on the Holy Spirit for the right words to speak to others, is it still important to study the Bible, prepare a testimony, or equip ourselves for ministry in other ways?
5. What gifts or roles do you believe God has given to you to help the body in gospel work?

Questions?

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