1. Exodus 4:1 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why does Moses fear that the Israelites will not believe him?

Exodus 4:1 (ESV)

1 Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The LORD did not appear to you.’”

Does Moses have reason to fear? In the past it was said to Moses: who have made you ruler over us? (Exodus 2:14). Can’t Israel do the same now? But God has promised they will listen to your voice (Exodus 3:18). Now Moses himself has to listen and obey.