Exodus 4:15

¹⁵ Now you shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth. And I will be with your mouth and with his mouth, and I will teach you what you shall do. 

The Role and Importance of a Spokesperson

• A spokesperson represents another person or organization with authority and responsibility.
• They serve as the public voice, ensuring the message is communicated accurately and effectively.
• A spokesperson connects the message to people in a relatable and trustworthy way.

Key Functions of a Spokesperson

• Humanizes the Message: Transforms an abstract entity into a relatable voice, building connection and understanding.
• Controls the Narrative: Ensures the message is accurate, especially in difficult or crisis situations.
• Builds Credibility and Trust: Authority, honesty, and composure establish confidence in the message.
• Ensures Consistency: Delivers a unified message across all platforms and audiences.
• Manages Difficult Situations: Responds calmly to challenging questions and sensitive moments.
• Acts as a Liaison: Serves as the primary point of communication between the sender and the audience.
• Reinforces Identity and Purpose: Clearly communicates vision, values, and mission.

Moses: God’s Chosen Spokesperson

• In the passage referenced, God rebukes Moses for resisting His calling.
• Moses attempted to excuse himself by claiming he was slow of speech and slow of tongue.
• He believed his lack of eloquence disqualified him from speaking on God’s behalf.
• After forty years in the wilderness, Moses may have felt disconnected from the refined language and training he once had in Egypt.

A Common Struggle Among Believers

• Many Christians today mirror Moses’ hesitation.
• Common excuses include:
  • “I’m not eloquent.”
  • “I don’t know enough Bible verses.”
  • “I’m shy.”
  • “What will people think if I speak about Scripture?”
• These fears often prevent believers from witnessing and obeying God’s call.

God’s Response to Moses

• Exodus 4:15:
  “Now you shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth. And I will be with your mouth and with his mouth, and I will teach you what you shall do.”
• God did not remove the assignment—He supplied the ability.
• God promised His presence with the mouth of Moses and the mouth of Aaron.

God’s Covenant with the Mouth

• Every person God chooses, He also appoints as His spokesperson.
• God’s covenant in this passage is specifically connected to speech.
• The words Moses and Aaron spoke were not self-generated but God-supplied.
• Their spoken words were required to align exactly with God’s Word.

Understanding Covenant (Biblical Meaning)

• A covenant is a binding agreement or legal contract.
• It implies obedience without alteration:
  • If God says go left, you go left.
  • If God says go right, you go right.
• In Exodus 4:15, the covenant meant God governed the speech of Moses and Aaron.

The Nature of Spoken Words

• Spoken words are formed through:
  • Phonemes (basic sound units)
  • Syllables and words
  • Meaning (semantics)
  • Structure (syntax)
  • Delivery (prosody: pitch, rhythm, volume)
• God is sovereign even over how words are spoken, not just what is spoken.

Scripture and the Covenant of Words

• The writers of the 66 books of the Bible recorded God’s words exactly as given to them by the Holy Spirit.
• They understood the covenantal responsibility to speak and write faithfully.
• God’s Word was not altered to fit human preference or ability.

Application for New Covenant Believers

• As New Covenant believers, we are under the same obligation to speak God’s truth faithfully.
• God does not exempt anyone based on eloquence or confidence.
• If God calls, He supplies the words.
• Obedience, not eloquence, is the requirement.
• Every believer is bound by this covenant to represent God accurately to the world.

Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!