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Speaker 1: like Moses, open my eyes to see that I am

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Speaker 1: Even when my calling is questioned by those who don't believe,

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Speaker 1: Like the burning bush in Genesis, I declare that I

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Speaker 1: that God cosigned my life and purpose. When I feel unworthy,

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Speaker 1: strengthen me and affirm me. Lord, anoint my speech so

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Speaker 1: equipped me with the ability to move in signs and wonders.

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Speaker 1: Therefore I am not alone. I declare that I am

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Speaker 1: not helpless, because the God of the universe has called

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Speaker 1: I am chosen in Jesus name. Amen. Thanks for making

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Speaker 2: A Conversation with Fire. In our last story, we learned

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Speaker 2: about how the Israelites expanded in numbers and Pharaoh feared

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Speaker 2: that they would overtake him. His darkened heart led him

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Speaker 2: The river ran red with the blood of children, yet

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Speaker 2: one was able to survive, Moses. He was saved by

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Speaker 3: Hello, I'm Jack Graham. With the day's episode of the

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Speaker 3: Bible in a Year podcast. In yesterday's episode, we learned

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Speaker 3: the new Pharaoh enslaved and brutalized the people of Israel,

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Speaker 3: and he even murdered babies to keep the Hebrews from

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Speaker 3: growing in number and power and influence. Then we met Moses,

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Speaker 3: the adoptive son of the pharaoh's on daughter, raised by

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Speaker 3: going to see that he makes a rash and angry

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Speaker 3: decision to help a Hebrew slave. The prince of Egypt

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Speaker 3: Then we will see how God intervenes and calls Moses

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Speaker 3: then ask yourself, will I respond and do what God

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Speaker 2: Moses could hear screaming in the distance. He ran towards

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Speaker 2: When he saw that there were two hebrew men fighting,

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Speaker 2: A sense of unworthiness welled up in Moses. God answered

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Speaker 2: Yet Moses was still riddled with doubt, for he stuttered

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Speaker 2: Moses felt unworthy. Moses begged God, O Lord, I am

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Speaker 3: Moses impulsively intervenes, killing the Egyptian. Now Moses is a murderer. Afterwards,

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Speaker 3: God then tells Moses he's heard the cries of his people.

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Speaker 3: It is a life changing, life altering call. Moses' first

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Speaker 3: But you know, it's not about us. It's all about

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Speaker 3: So that's God's answer to my Moses. He promises, I

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Speaker 3: will be with you, but that's not enough for Moses. Apparently,

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Speaker 3: his questions continue. Who do I tell them sent me?

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Speaker 3: after God shows Moses wondrous signs. He's afraid and secure

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Speaker 3: is sometimes we can relate to what Moses is going through.

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Speaker 3: to raise up Moses as a powerful deliverer and send

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Speaker 3: moses brother Aaron as a helper. That's where we'll pick

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Speaker 3: up the story the next time. Dear God the Great

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Speaker 3: I am. So often we feel unable and unworthy to

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Speaker 3: fulfill your calling upon our lives. Please help us to

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Speaker 3: remember that it's not our power, or our strength or

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Speaker 3: our ability that accomplishes great things for you, but your

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Speaker 3: Thank you for reminding us today that you can use

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Speaker 3: us when we make ourselves available to you in Jesus' name. Amen,

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Speaker 3: Thank you for listening to today's Bible in a Year podcast.

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Speaker 3: I'm pastor Jack Graham from Dallas, Texas. Download Theprey dot

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