While tending his father-in-law Jethro's flock in the wilderness of Horeb, Moses encounters a bush that burns without being consumed. As he approaches, God calls him by name: “Moses, Moses.” Standing in the presence of God, Moses is told to remove his sandals as an act of reverence, for the ground beneath him is holy. God reveals Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying He has seen His people’s suffering and has come down to save them. Then, to Moses’ astonishment, God commissions him to lead Israel out of Egypt. Moses hesitates, feeling not good enough, but God assures him, “I will be with you,” and gives him a sign—their eventual worship at this very mountain.

This passage marks Moses’ transition from a shepherd in exile to becoming a shepherd of God’s people.

Exodus 2 recounts the story of Moses’s birth and early years. Born during Pharaoh’s edict to kill Hebrew boys, Moses is hidden by his mother and placed in a basket in the Nile. Pharaoh’s daughter finds him and raises him as her own son, while his mother acts as his nurse.

As an adult, Moses kills an Egyptian for beating a Hebrew and then flees to Midian. There, he marries Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, and begins a new life as a shepherd.

The chapter concludes with Israel crying out under slavery, and God hearing their cry, remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Exodus opens by listing the descendants of Jacob who came to Egypt. Over time, the Israelites multiply and become a mighty people. Joseph and those of his generation pass, and a new Pharaoh rises who does not remember Joseph and enslaves Israel, fearing their strength. Yet the more they are oppressed, the more they grow. Pharaoh orders the Hebrew midwives to kill all baby boys, but they fear God and refuse. God blesses their faithfulness with families of their own, and Israel continues to flourish—setting the stage for divine deliverance.

Often, as your latest Bible Study journey concludes, you might ask, “What’s next?” The answer is simple—keep the momentum going. What God has begun in you during these weeks is just the beginning. He invites you to continue growing in Him, strengthen your relationships, and live on mission.

Growth is a natural part of life. A newborn is meant to develop into adulthood. But in Romania, after the fall of communism, many children were left in understaffed orphanages. Their basic needs were met, but

Life is full of ceremonies—weddings, graduations, retirements—moments that mark transitions, milestones, and deep commitments. God, who understands the human need for tangible reminders, gave His people two enduring ceremonies:

What is Worship?

Worship is more than just singing with our hands in the air. It is the response of grateful and humble people to the living God, where submission, sacrificial service, praise, and gratitude are expressed freely in various ways.

Belonging to a church is more than just attending a service—it’s about becoming part of a family. In Galatians 6:10, Paul encourages us to do good “especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” That word—belong—carries significance. It suggests intimacy, connection, and commitment. When we belong, we are not simply welcomed—we are truly wanted.