Abstract
At one time the biblical Moses was a shepherd, and so it was not surprising that he carried the tools of his trade including a shepherd's staff. When we was drawn to examine a miraculous non-consuming fiery bush and there heard the voice of God calling him to go on a mission to Egypt, Moses felt like someone between a rock and a hard place. Choosing whether to leave the comforts of sheep herding in Midian for the stresses of Egypt seemed like a "no-brainer," and Moses, who was not eager for such a move, voiced rational objections to the plan.