Exodus 3 Explained: Jesus Revealed as the Great I AM
Jesus Revealed as the Great I AM Exodus 3 — When Jesus Declares His Name Exodus 3 does not begin with Moses searching for God. It begins with God revealing Himself . A bush burns—but is not consumed. This is no ordinary fire. Scripture says the Angel of the LORD appears in the flame. Throughout the Old Testament, this title points to a visible manifestation of God—one that Christians have long understood as the pre-incarnate Christ . Jesus is not introduced in the New Testament. He is revealed. Moses turns aside, and God calls his name. The holy ground beneath Moses’ feet is made holy not by location—but by the presence of Christ . This moment follows years of waiting. In Exodus 2 , the deliverer was hidden. Now, the Deliverer reveals Himself—not just to send Moses, but to declare who He truly is. God speaks the words that would echo through eternity: “I AM WHO I AM.” This is not a title. It is existence itself . When Jesus later says, “Before Abraham was, I AM,” He is not borrow...