Right when the Exodus story is getting good, God interrupts the action with what feels like a commercial break — a discussion about names.

But this interruption changes everything.

In Exodus 6, God reintroduces Himself as Yahweh — “I AM” or “I WILL.” And in doing so, He gives Moses (and us) a series of promises that form the foundation of the gospel:

I will rescue you.

I will redeem you.

I will take you as my people.

I will be your God.

I will give you an inheritance.

While God says “I will,” Moses responds with “I can’t.”

Sound familiar?

In this episode, we explore:

Why God pauses the story to focus on His name

The meaning of El Shaddai vs. Yahweh

How the Exodus promises point forward to the gospel

Why we doubt God most when we doubt ourselves

What Moses’ messy family history teaches us about grace

How the skeletons in your past don’t compare to the promises of your future

Reflection Questions:

Where in your life do you need Yahweh’s rescue?

What skeletons in your past keep you from believing God’s “I will”?

Take time to reflect, repent, and remember.

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