Exodus 6:13
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt.
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron
This phrase highlights the direct communication between God and His chosen leaders, Moses and Aaron. It underscores the divine authority and guidance provided to them. In the biblical narrative, Moses is often seen as a type of Christ, a mediator between God and His people. Aaron, as the high priest, also prefigures Christ's priestly role. The involvement of both Moses and Aaron emphasizes the importance of leadership and obedience to God's commands.

and gave them a charge
The term "charge" indicates a command or commission from God, emphasizing the seriousness and divine authority behind the mission. This charge is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate. In the broader biblical context, God's charges often come with promises of His presence and power, as seen in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20.

concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt
This phrase sets the stage for the dual focus of God's plan: the liberation of the Israelites and the confrontation with Pharaoh. The Israelites, God's chosen people, are central to His redemptive plan, while Pharaoh represents the opposition to God's will. This dual focus highlights the spiritual battle between God's purposes and worldly powers, a theme echoed throughout Scripture.

to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt
This phrase encapsulates the primary goal of God's charge: the deliverance of His people from bondage. Egypt, often symbolizing sin and oppression, serves as a backdrop for God's redemptive work. The Exodus is a foundational event in biblical history, prefiguring the ultimate deliverance from sin through Jesus Christ. The liberation from Egypt is a type of the salvation offered through Christ, who leads believers out of spiritual bondage into freedom.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is actively involved in the deliverance of His people.

2. Moses
The chosen leader and prophet of Israel, tasked with confronting Pharaoh and leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

3. Aaron
Moses' brother, who serves as his spokesperson and assistant in the mission to free the Israelites.

4. Pharaoh
The king of Egypt, representing opposition to God's plan and the enslavement of the Israelites.

5. The Israelites
God's chosen people, who are enslaved in Egypt and in need of deliverance.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness
God is in control and faithful to His promises, even when circumstances seem dire.

Obedience to God's Command
Moses and Aaron are examples of obedience, acting on God's command despite potential danger and uncertainty.

Role of Leadership in God's Plan
God often uses leaders to accomplish His purposes, and they must rely on His strength and guidance.

Confronting Opposition with Faith
Pharaoh represents the world's opposition to God's will, yet God's plans cannot be thwarted.

Deliverance and Redemption
The deliverance from Egypt foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Christ, reminding us of God's power to save.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does God's command to Moses and Aaron in Exodus 6:13 demonstrate His sovereignty and faithfulness?

2. In what ways can we see the importance of obedience to God's commands in our own lives, as exemplified by Moses and Aaron?

3. How does the role of Moses and Aaron as leaders inform our understanding of spiritual leadership today?

4. What parallels can we draw between the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt and the redemption offered through Jesus Christ?

5. How can we confront opposition to God's will in our lives with the same faith and courage that Moses and Aaron displayed?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 3:10-12
God initially calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, establishing the continuity of His plan.

Exodus 7:1-2
God reiterates His command to Moses and Aaron, emphasizing their roles in confronting Pharaoh.

Acts 7:35-36
Stephen recounts Moses' leadership and the deliverance of Israel, highlighting God's faithfulness.

Hebrews 11:24-29
The faith of Moses is commended, showing his trust in God's promises despite challenges.
Shaken Faith, and an Unshaken PurposeJ. Orr Exodus 6:9-14, 28-30
PerseveranceSpurgeon, Charles HaddonExodus 6:10-13
The Successive Services of the Christian LifeJ. S. Exell, M. A.Exodus 6:10-13
The New CommissionH.T. Robjohns Exodus 6:11, 13
People
Aaron, Abiasaph, Abihu, Amminadab, Amram, Assir, Canaanitish, Carmi, Egyptians, Eleazar, Elisheba, Elkanah, Elzaphan, Enoch, Gershon, Hanoch, Hezron, Isaac, Israelites, Ithamar, Izhar, Jachin, Jacob, Jamin, Jemuel, Jochebed, Kohath, Korah, Korahites, Korhites, Levi, Levites, Libni, Mahali, Mahli, Merari, Mishael, Moses, Mushi, Naashon, Nadab, Nahshon, Nepheg, Ohad, Pallu, Phallu, Pharaoh, Phinehas, Putiel, Reuben, Saul, Shaul, Shimei, Shimi, Simeon, Uzziel, Zichri, Zithri, Zohar
Places
Canaan, Egypt
Topics
Aaron, Bring, Charge, Chargeth, Command, Commanded, Commandment, Egypt, Israelites, Orders, Pharaoh, Sons, Spake, Speaketh, Spoke
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Exodus 6:13

     5072   Aaron, spokesman

Library
To the Saddest of the Sad
I often wonder what those preachers do who feel called to make up their message as they go on; for if they fail, their failure must be attributed in great measure to their want of ability to make up a moving tale. They have to spread their sails to the breeze of the age, and to pick up a gospel that comes floating down to them on the stream of time, altering every week in the year; and they must have an endless task to catch this new idea, or, as they put it, to keep abreast of the age. Unless, indeed,
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 34: 1888

From Egypt to Sinai.
Ex. Chs. 1-19 Israel in Egypt. The length of time the Hebrews remained In Egypt is a perplexing question. Exodus 6:16-20 makes Moses the fourth generation from Levi (See Gen. 15:16; Num. 26:57-59). This would make it about 150 years. Gen. 15:13 predicts 400 years. Ex. 12:40 says they were there 430 years and Paul (Gal. 3:17) says 430 years from Abraham to Sinai. These apparently conflicting dates may be explained because of different methods of counting generations, probably based on long lives of
Josiah Blake Tidwell—The Bible Period by Period

Fourth Day. Holiness and Revelation.
And when the Lord saw that Moses turned aside to see, He called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. And He said, Draw not nigh hither; put off thy shoes from thy feet, for the place where thou standest is holy ground. And Moses hid his face, for He was afraid to look upon God.'--Ex. iii. 4-6. And why was it holy ground? Because God had come there and occupied it. Where God is, there is holiness; it is the presence of God makes holy. This is the
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ

Appendix viii. Rabbinic Traditions About Elijah, the Forerunner of the Messiah
To complete the evidence, presented in the text, as to the essential difference between the teaching of the ancient Synagogue about the Forerunner of the Messiah' and the history and mission of John the Baptist, as described in the New Testaments, we subjoin a full, though condensed, account of the earlier Rabbinic traditions about Elijah. Opinions differ as to the descent and birthplace of Elijah. According to some, he was from the land of Gilead (Bemid. R. 14), and of the tribe of Gad (Tanch. on
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage,
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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