What begins as just another day tending sheep for Moses dramatically changes when God confronts him at the burning bush on the holy mountain. I AM makes His presence known in fire and word. I AM discloses His special name. I AM sends Moses on what seems to him an impossible mission. Moses has absolutely no hope for success except through God's Word and promise, which assures him of God's presence. Moses resists the LORD's call to lead Israel out of Egypt because of his focus on his own shortcomings and the doubts of his people. Moses returns to Egypt as an act of faith, confronting Pharaoh with God's demands and confronting the Israelite people whom he fears. Moses obeys in this daunting assignment and the people believe. The LORD sends Moses to deliver the people, but Pharaoh only makes their burdens heavier.