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The Prince of Egypt: Fire That Burns But Doesn't Consume - Pentecostal (Exodus 3)

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The burning bush burns with fire but is not consumed—a picture of the Spirit's presence that empowers without destroying. Pentecostal theology connects this to Acts 2: tongues of fire rested on each believer. The fire of God's presence fills, empowers, and sends. Moses encountered supernatural fire and was transformed from fugitive to prophet. Pentecost democratized the burning bush—every believer can encounter God's fiery presence. When the Spirit fills us, we burn with divine power yet remain ourselves. Like Moses, we are commissioned: go, speak, deliver. The fire that empowered Moses empowers every Spirit-filled believer.

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Scripture References

Exodus 3:1-15Acts 2:1-4

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