Moses and God’s Name: October 4, 2015

Main Reading: Exodus 1:8-14; 3:1-10
Gospel: Mark 12:26-27a

Scripture Summary
The descendants of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, have made their way to Egypt, welcomed first as guests, then as guest laborers.  They have grown numerous, and threaten the balance of power.  So the powerful lash out, and deal harshly with them.  Even in a foreign land, God hears their cries.  God burns with passion for their welfare, and calls forth a human response.  Moses, one who once lived among the ruling class of Egypt, now has a new mission.