EXODUS 020 – POWER THROUGH WEAKNESS

EXODUS 6:28-30 • DR. ANDY WOODS • OCTOBER 19, 2025 • EXODUS

This PowerPoint, titled “Exodus: A Portrait of Redemption,” is presented by Dr. Andy Woods, Senior Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church and President of Chafer Theological Seminary. It is part of a teaching series on the Book of Exodus, focusing primarily on chapter 6 (verses 1-30), with a detailed breakdown of verses 28-30. It outlines the structure of Exodus, emphasizes themes of redemption and God’s reassurance to Moses, and incorporates supporting biblical references, quotes, and visual aids. It includes a discussion of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs which is juxtaposed to biblical preaching principles. We are called to make disciples, not “church growth” movements.

Key Structure and Content

1. Overall Structure of Exodus (Slides 2-3):

• Redemption (Chapters 1-18): Divided into:

• Redemption (1:1-12:30): Covers why redemption is necessary (Ch. 1), development of the deliverer Moses (Ch. 2-4), first confrontation with Pharaoh (Ch. 5), God’s reassurance to Moses (6:1-7:7), second confrontation (7:8-13), and the plagues (7:14-12:30).

• Liberation (12:31-15:21).

• Preservation (15:22-18:27).

• Mosaic Covenant (Chapters 19-40): Includes the Law (19-24), Tabernacle instructions (25-31), Apostasy (32-34), and Tabernacle building (35-40).

2. Focus on “God Reassures Moses” (Exodus 6:1-30) (Slides 4, 25):

• I. Divine Reassurance (verses 1-8).

• II. Divine Command (verses 9-13).

• III. Moses’ & Aaron’s Levitical Heritage (verses 14-27).

• IV. Conversation Continued (verses 28-30): This section is repeated and expanded across multiple slides (5-7, 16) for emphasis.

3. Detailed Breakdown of Exodus 6:28-30 (Slides 5-9, 11, 16-18, 20):

• A. Timing (verse 28): Sets the context for the ongoing dialogue.

• B. Command (verse 29):

• 1. God’s self-identification (29a): God identifies Himself (repeated emphasis).

• 1. Command given (29b): God instructs Moses to speak to Pharaoh.

• C. Moses’ Excuses (verse 30): (Note: Some slides typo this as “Exodus 5:30,” but context indicates 6:30.)

1. Lack of eloquence (30a): Moses

1. Pharaoh will not listen (30b): Moses fears rejection.

4. Supporting References and Quotes:

• Names for God in Genesis (Slide 10): Lists seven names emphasizing attributes like power (Elohim, 1:1), relational (Yahweh, 2:4), aware (El Roi, 16:13), eternal (El Olam, 21:33), provision (Jehovah Jireh, 22:14), reverenced (God Isaac Feared, 31:42,53), and national (God, the God of Israel, 33:20). This ties into God’s self-identification in Exodus.

• Biblical Quotes on Scripture’s Importance (Slides 12-14, 23):

• 2 Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is God-breathed (theopneustos) and useful for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.

• Matthew 4:4: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word from God’s mouth.

• Acts 20:26-27 (repeated): Paul declares innocence by not shrinking from proclaiming the whole purpose of God.

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Slide 15): Mentioned as a title (likely with a visual diagram), possibly as an analogy for spiritual vs. physical needs, though not elaborated in text.

• Quote on Genesis Population (Slide 21): From Dr. Henry M. Morris in The Genesis Record (p. 144), dismissing concerns about Cain’s wife by estimating rapid population growth (e.g., 7 billion by the Flood under conservative assumptions). This seems tangential, perhaps illustrating biblical timelines or apologetics.

• Conclusion and Blessing (Slides 24, 26):

• A simple “Conclusion” slide.

• Numbers 6:24-26: A priestly blessing invoking God’s favor, protection, grace, and peace.

Visual and Thematic Elements

• Themes: redemption through God’s power, Moses’ human doubts, the authority of Scripture, and God’s various names/attributes. Tangential elements (e.g., Maslow, Henry Morris quote) may serve as illustrations for broader theological points like Maslow’s human needs hierarchy vs biblical preaching.