Exodus 6:26 These are the Aaron and Moses to whom the Lord said: “Bring out the people of Israel from the land of Egypt by their hosts.” 27 It was they who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt about bringing out the people of Israel from Egypt, this Moses and this Aaron. 28 On the day when the Lord spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt, 29 the Lord said to Moses, “I am the Lord; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say to you.” 30 But Moses said to the Lord, “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen to me?”
This chapter contains the genealogy of Aaron and Moses, posted with the reminder to Moses that God was the One at work on Pharaoh's heart. Moses' question becomes part of his heritage: always asking God how he could be used to turn the heart of Pharaoh around. It contains a mix of humility and unbelief. Also, on the one hand Moses will also have his brother as his "right hand man," but at times Aaron will be more of a hindrance than a help. Moses is the most overshadowing character of the Old Testament, and his calling and leadership reminds us that God uses imperfect, even resistant characters to carry out His will. There is indeed hope for us all.
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