“And the Lord said to him, "Who has made man's mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?"”
Exodus 4:11
Summary
Exodus chapter 4 recounts the continued dialogue between Moses and God as He prepares Moses for his mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. After expressing doubts about his ability to carry out this task, Moses is given signs to demonstrate God's power, including the transformation of his staff into a serpent and his hand becoming leprous and then restored. These miracles serve as evidence to bolster Moses' faith and reassure the Israelites of God's presence and authority. God also addresses Moses' concern about his speaking ability by appointing his brother Aaron as his spokesman, reaffirming that God equips those He calls. The chapter concludes with Moses returning to Egypt, demonstrating obedience to God's command and recognizing his role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.