c. 1446 BC
While tending sheep in Midian, Moses encountered God in a burning bush that was not consumed. God revealed His name as "I AM WHO I AM" and commissioned Moses to return to Egypt and lead the Israelites to freedom.
God's self-revelation as "I AM" is one of the most important theological moments in Scripture. It establishes God's eternal, self-existent nature and His personal commitment to His people.
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