The flame is a part of our biblical heritage, from the burning bush, to pillars of fire, to the flaming tongues of the Spirit at Pentecost. The flame is a part of our church tradition and biblical tradition. It symbolizes the Spirit of God that interacts with us in so many different ways. Today we take a look at Moses’ experience at the burning bush. From this account we may learn many things about ourselves and about the God we worship.

Several years ago, Dr. Bill Power, professor of Old Testament at Perkins School of Theology, gave his students four questions for studying any passage of scripture. It is his first question that I want to address in today’s sermon. The question? “What does this passage of scripture tell us about God?” It is my conviction that the way God related to Mose…