Shemot, Names, character, also Exodus

Shalom Y’all, this week we start the book of Exodus, Sh’mot in Hebrew which means “names.” A persons name is synonymous with reputation or character. In this book we see YHWH revealing His heart and character to His people. He redeems them, brings them out of their oppression, takes them through the water to Himself where they receive His Word by His Ruach (Spirit) and learn to walk with Him as they go toward the promise. As we start this book we must ask ourselves how we will respond to the call to “follow me.” Will we respond like Moshe? Like Pharaoh? Like Israel? We have some things to examine here.