The Burning Bush

A name and a commission

A shepherd in Midian is commissioned to confront an empire, and is given a name to carry.

Reading plan

How the story unfolds

1
The bush that is not consumed
Moses turns aside on the mountain.
Exodus 3
2
I AM
A divine name is given in answer to Moses' question.
Exodus 3
3
Objections and signs
Moses raises five objections; Aaron is appointed to speak.
Exodus 4

Debated

The location of the mountain is genuinely unresolved; several candidate sites are proposed.

Scriptured labels editorial context separately from Scripture, and never presents interpretation as consensus.