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Just call me Friend!

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JUST CALL ME FRIEND! God talked to Moses on several occasions, the Bible says in Exodus 33:11 'God spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.' This goes to show that God revealed himself to Moses, in a way which was rarely shown to any other. Not only in a physical way but on a personal level. God spoke to Moses with love and kindness, they shared a relationship usually seen between close and dear friends. The 'face to face' is strange considering that no one was actually allowed to see God's face. But what Exodus 33:11 is referring to is the close knit relationship or friendship between Moses and God. That they could speak so freely to each other. God showed Moses a side to Him that was really not seen by anyone else. God spoke to Moses not as a dominant to a servant, or as a King to his subjects, but as a person who would freely chat to his friend. A clear and open one on one with a friend who He loves, His confidant and personal adviser. I'...