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  • Exodus 25-40 "God's Dwelling Place"

    Exodus 25-40 "God's Dwelling Place"
    Apr 21 2026
    Exodus 25–40 “God’s Dwelling Place” Text: Exodus 25–40 Introduction: Exodus 25–40 shifts the focus of the book.Up to this point, God has delivered His people out of Egypt, brought them through the wilderness, and given them His law at Sinai. The question now is not just how they should live, but how a holy God can live among sinful people. God gives instructions for the tabernacle—a dwelling place in the middle of the camp. Every detail matters. Nothing is random. This is God showing sinful people how to approach Him. And right in the middle of it, the people fail. Exodus 32—the golden calf. While God is revealing how He is to be worshiped, the people create a god of their own. That’s the tension of this entire section: God desires to dwell with His people, but their sin threatens that relationship. And yet, God does not abandon His plan. By the end of Exodus, the tabernacle is finished… and the glory of the LORD fills it. The message is simple: God will dwell with His people, but only through His way. The Tabernacle — Christ at the Center A. The Outer Court — Where Sin is Dealt With - The Gate — The Only Way In. John 10:9 (KJV) “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved…” There was one entrance into the tabernacle. Not many. One. Jesus says the same thing about salvation—He is the door. -The Brazen Altar — The Sacrifice. 1 Corinthians 15:3 (KJV) “…Christ died for our sins…”The first thing you encountered was the altar. Blood. No one approached God without sacrifice. This points directly to the cross—Jesus, the Lamb of God. -The Laver — The Cleansing Ephesians 5:26 (KJV) “…washing of water by the word,” After sacrifice came washing. Not salvation again—but daily cleansing. God’s Word washes the believer. You cannot come to God without sacrifice and cleansing. B. The Holy Place — Where Fellowship is Maintained - The Lampstand — The Light. John 8:12 (KJV) “I am the light of the world…” There were no windows in the tabernacle. This was the only light. Without Christ, everything is darkness. -The Table of Shewbread — The Provision John 6:35 (KJV) “I am the bread of life…” Twelve loaves, always present. God providing for His people. Christ sustains the believer daily. - The Altar of Incense — The Intercession. Hebrews 7:25 (KJV) “…he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” The incense rose continually before God. A picture of prayer. Jesus is our intercessor—He is praying for us.This is where relationship with God is lived out daily. C. The Most Holy Place — Where God’s Presence Dwells - The Veil — The Barrier. Hebrews 10:20 (KJV) “…the veil, that is to say, his flesh;” The veil separated man from God. Sin created distance. Matthew 27:51 (KJV) “…the veil of the temple was rent…” When Christ died, the veil was torn. Access was opened. -The Ark of the Covenant — The Presence. Colossians 2:9 (KJV) “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” The Ark represented God’s throne. Now, the fullness of God dwells in Christ. -The Mercy Seat — The Atonement. Romans 3:25 (KJV) “…a propitiation through faith in his blood…” The blood was applied to the mercy seat. Judgment was covered.. Wrath was satisfied. This is where God is—but access was limited until Christ. Outline: “God’s Dwelling Place” I. Cleansing (Outer Court — Sin is Dealt With) - Sin must be confessed, not ignored - Be honest with God about your sin. Don’t carry what He calls you to confess. - Forgiveness comes through sacrifice, not effort. Stop trying to earn what Christ has already finished. Cleansing is the starting point, not the finish line - Don’t stay stuck in guilt—move forward and walk with God. 1 John 1:9 (KJV) “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” II. Communion (Holy Place — Relationship is Practiced) - God desires daily fellowship. Spend time with Him daily in His Word and in prayer. Spiritual life must be maintained intentionally. - Feed your soul, stay grounded in truth, and stay in prayer. Closeness with God grows through consistency - Don’t chase feelings—be faithful, and depth will come. John 15:4 (KJV) “Abide in me, and I in you…” III. Closeness (Most Holy Place — God’s Presence is Experienced) - Access to God is now open through Christ - Come boldly—don’t hold back in prayer. God’s presence is personal, not distant - Walk with Him throughout your day, not just at set times. Closeness changes how we live - If you’re near God, it will show in your life. Hebrews 10:22 (KJV) “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith…” A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks. To contact me, please email me at preachtheword@zohomail.com
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    29 min
  • Exodus 24 "Access by Blood"

    Exodus 24 "Access by Blood"
    Apr 14 2026

    Title: "Access by Blood" Text: Exodus 24

    Introduction Exodus 24 brings everything to a head.God has delivered His people, brought them to Sinai, and given them His law. Now the question is not just how they should live—but how a holy God can live among a sinful people.This chapter answers that.

    The covenant is not just spoken—it is confirmed. The people agree to obey, sacrifices are made, and blood is applied. Then God allows leaders of Israel to come near and experience His presence.

    The message is clear: Access to God is possible—but it is never casual. It is always through blood.

    Outline: "Access by Blood" I. Receive Don’t just hear God’s Word—submit to it. Exodus 24:3 — “All the words which the LORD hath said will we do.” James 1:22 — “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only…”

    God’s standard hasn’t changed. We don’t define truth—God does. - Don’t pick and choose what you obey - Don’t just agree with truth—live it

    II. Rely Our access to God is not earned—it is provided. Exodus 24:8 — “Behold the blood of the covenant…” Hebrews 9:22 — “Without shedding of blood is no remission.”

    What Exodus points to is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. - Stop trusting your performance to make you right with God - When you fail, don’t run from God—run to Him through Christ. Rest in what has already been finished

    III. Reverence We have access—but we do not treat God lightly. Exodus 24:9–10 — They saw God and stood in His presence

    - God is still holy. Worship is still serious. - Approach God with humility, not casualness - Take your time with Him—don’t rush His presence - Let your life reflect that you know who you are dealing with

    Conclusion: They agreed to obey…They were covered by blood…And they were brought near.

    Access to God is real. But it was never cheap. It was bought with blood.

    A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.

    To contact me, please email me at preachtheword@zohomail.com

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    28 min
  • Exodus 20-23 "Missing the Mark"

    Exodus 20-23 "Missing the Mark"
    Apr 7 2026
    Title: Missing the Mark Text: Exodus 20–23 Introduction The story so far. Israel is in bondage in Egypt. They cry out for deliverance and God sends them Moses. Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh and exposes the false gods of Egypt as well as the hardened heart of Pharaoh who refuses to let the Israelites go despite the plagues God unleashes on Egypt. Pharaoh finally lets Israel go after the 10th and final plague where every firstborn of Egypt died because they were not protected by the blood of the Passover lamb. Israel was set free but then pursued by Egypt. God miraculously divided the Red Sea for Israel to cross but then the Egyptians were drowned in teh process of going after Israel. Through the plagues, the Passover, and the Red Sea, God makes it clear: salvation isn’t earned—it’s delivered. The people are brought out, but quickly show what’s in their hearts—complaining, doubting, missing the mark again and again. Yet God provides anyway—water from the rock, bread from heaven, and victory over enemies. By chapter 19, they’re standing at Sinai—not as slaves anymore, but as a people set apart. The message is clear: God redeems first, then calls His people to Himself. Now, we come to Exodus 20-23 which is known as when God gives His law to His people at Mt. Sinai. Why Did God Give the Law? A. To Command — God Establishes the law because He is the authority. He is Righteous and He is Just. Exodus 20:1–2 — “I am the LORD thy God…” Deuteronomy 6:4–5 — “The LORD our God is one LORD…” Ecclesiastes 12:13 — “Fear God, and keep his commandments…” - Authority starts with God not man. God speaks first. - The law flows from who God is, not the opinions of man. - Obedience is a response to redemption (“I brought you out…”) - Establishes God as the standard, not culture or self B. To Constrain— (To keep His Children from sin) Exodus 20:13–17 — Commands that restrain harm Psalm 119:11 — “Thy word have I hid in mine heart…” Galatians 3:23 — “Kept under the law…” - The law sets clear boundaries for behavior and character - Prevents society from descending into chaos. All out anarchy. It gives a mark. A standard. - Protects life, marriage, truth, and property - Functions as a guardrail, not just a rulebook - Even unbelievers benefit from the law. (The law restrains which protects) C. To Convict — God Reveals Sin Romans 3:20 — “By the law is the knowledge of sin” Romans 7:7 — “I had not known sin, but by the law…” Galatians 3:24 — “The law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ” - The law exposes not just actions—the Law exposes the Herth - Shows we don’t just break rules—we fall short of God - The Law Removes self-righteousness - ** The Law shows us that we have missed the Mark for Righteousness* - Drives us to see our need for grace and a Savior - The law diagnoses—the gospel delivers God commands what is right, contains what is wrong, and convicts the heart that’s off target. Do We Still Keep All the Laws? The Law Is Fulfilled in Christ Short answer: - Matthew 5:17 — “I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” - Colossians 2:16–17 — These things were a shadow—Christ is the reality. Jesus perfectly obeyed the law He fulfilled its purpose. The law pointed to Him We Are No Longer Under the Law for Salvation - Romans 6:14 — “Not under the law, but under grace.” - Galatians 2:16 — Not justified by the works of the law - We don’t keep the law to be saved - Salvation is by grace through faith - The law cannot make us righteous God’s Moral Standard Still Matters - Romans 13:8–10 — Love fulfills the law - John 14:15 — “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” - God’s character hasn’t changed - Right and wrong haven’t changed - The moral law is reflected in loving God and loving people What No Longer Applies the Same Way Ceremonial Laws (sacrifices, feasts, rituals) Fulfilled in Christ Civil Laws for Israel (nation-specific laws) Given to Israel as a nation, not directly binding today The Key Distinction Moral Law = the principle (the mark) Civil Law = the application (how Israel handled it) Example: Moral: “Thou shalt not steal” Civil: “If someone steals an ox, repay fourfold” (application in Israel) Why We Still Obey Moral laws (Commandments) 1. “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” 2. “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image…” 3. “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain…” 4. “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” 5. “Honour thy father and thy mother…” 6. “Thou shalt not kill.” 7. “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” 8. “Thou shalt not steal.” 9. “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” 10. “Thou shalt not covet…” We keep them: - Not to earn salvation → but because we are saved - Not external pressure → but internal transformation - Not fear-based → but ...
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    30 min
  • Exodus 13-19 "Grace Despite our Failure"

    Exodus 13-19 "Grace Despite our Failure"
    Mar 31 2026
    02) Exodus 13-19 Title: Grace Despite our Failure Text: Exodus 13-19 The Story so far: So far in Exodus we’ve seen the people of Israel go from a family living in Egypt to a nation suffering under slavery. A new Pharaoh rose up who did not know Joseph, and he began to oppress God’s people because he feared their growing numbers. In the middle of that suffering, God preserved a baby boy named Moses, who would one day become the deliverer of Israel. God later called Moses at the burning bush and sent him back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh with a clear message: “Let my people go.” Pharaoh repeatedly hardened his heart, and God responded with a series of plagues that showed His power over Egypt and all of its gods. Finally, in Exodus 12, God established the Passover. The blood of the lamb protected the Israelites from judgment, and that night God struck Egypt with the final plague. Pharaoh finally let Israel go, and God began delivering His people out of slavery. Now as we move forward into Exodus chapters 13 through 19, Israel has been delivered from Egypt—but their journey with God is really just beginning. They are no longer slaves, but they are still learning what it means to trust the Lord. And as we read these chapters, we see something very important: even though God has rescued them, the people struggle with fear, doubt, and complaining along the way. Yet through all of it, God continues to guide them, provide for them, and show patience toward them. What happens in Exodus 13-19: Exodus 13 – God Leads His People After the Passover, God leads Israel out of Egypt with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. The Lord personally guides His people as they begin their journey into the wilderness. Grace: God leads His people even when they are inexperienced and uncertain. “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night.” (Exodus 13:21 KJV) Failure: Though God is visibly guiding them, the people will soon struggle with fear and trust as difficulties arise. Exodus 14 – Crossing the Red Sea When Pharaoh’s army pursues Israel, the people become terrified and accuse Moses of bringing them into the wilderness to die. Yet God miraculously parts the Red Sea and rescues them. Grace: God saves His people even when they doubt Him. “And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.” (Exodus 14:22 KJV) Failure: Fear replaces faith when danger appears. “Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness?” (Exodus 14:11 KJV) Exodus 15 – Celebration and Complaining After the Red Sea, Israel sings a great song of victory praising God for delivering them from Egypt. Yet only a few days later, they begin complaining about the lack of water. Grace: God provides for them by making the bitter waters of Marah sweet. “There he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them.” (Exodus 15:25 KJV) Failure: Their praise quickly turns into complaining. “And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?” (Exodus 15:24 KJV) Exodus 16 – Manna from Heaven The people complain again, this time about food, saying they wish they had remained in Egypt. Instead of abandoning them, God sends manna from heaven and quail to feed them. Grace: God faithfully provides their daily needs. “Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you.” (Exodus 16:4 KJV) Failure: They long for the comfort of their old life in Egypt. “Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 16:3 KJV) Exodus 17 – Water from the Rock The people again complain because they have no water and begin questioning whether God is truly with them. God commands Moses to strike the rock, and water flows out for the people. Grace: God provides water and later gives Israel victory over Amalek. “Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it.” (Exodus 17:6 KJV) Failure: They openly question God’s presence among them. “Is the LORD among us, or not?” (Exodus 17:7 KJV) Exodus 18 – Wise Leadership Moses becomes overwhelmed trying to judge every dispute among the people. Jethro advises him to appoint capable leaders to help share the responsibility. Grace: God provides wisdom and structure through Jethro’s counsel to strengthen the nation. Failure: Without wise leadership and organization, the burden becomes too great for one man. Exodus 19 – Preparing for the Covenant Israel arrives at Mount Sinai where God prepares to establish His covenant with them. Before giving the law, God reminds them how He rescued them from Egypt. Grace: God reminds them of His mercy and deliverance before ...
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    30 min
  • Exodus 12 "Jesus Christ our Passover"

    Exodus 12 "Jesus Christ our Passover"
    Mar 24 2026

    Title: "Jesus Christ, Our Passover" Text: 1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 12:1-13 Theme: Jesus Christ is our Passover Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 5:7 1 Corinthians 5:7 7Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

    Exodus 12:1-13

    3Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: 7 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it. 13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.

    Type – “A divinely appointed illustration of some scriptural truth.” Derived from Greek word “tupos” – impression, stamp, pattern, or form “A type must never be used to teach a doctrine, but only to illustrate a doctrine elsewhere explicitly taught.” – Dr. J. Edwin Hartill

    The Passover “To set forth the great truth of the whole Bible, the deliverance of man from the bondage and slavery to sin and the world.” - Dr. Tom Wallace, Digest of the Old Testament.

    “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,”- Eph 2:4

    Introduction: Exodus 12:1-13 - To deliver the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt - 1.)Water turned to blood - 2.) Frogs infested the land - 3.) Lice throughout the land - 4.) Grievous swarm of flies - 5.) Cattle of the Egyptians died, but the Israelites cattle lived - 6.) Boils to man and beast - 7.) Hail - 8.) Locust - 9.) Darkness - 10.) The Firstborn slain

    Psalm 78:49-51 King James Version (KJV) 49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence;51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:

    What is the type of this story? What is the truth that is set forth? “To set forth the great truth of the whole Bible, the deliverance of man from the bondage and slavery to sin and the world.” - Dr. Tom Wallace, Digest of the Old Testament.

    The deliverance of man from the bondage of sin.

    1 Timothy 1:15 KJV: This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

    A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.

    To contact me, please email me at preachtheword@zohomail.com

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    30 min
  • Exodus 6-11 "Keeping the Faith"

    Exodus 6-11 "Keeping the Faith"
    Mar 17 2026

    Title: “ Keeping the Faith” Text: Exodus 6-11

    Introduction: A. Call - God calls Moses in Exodus 3 and 4. - He understands Israel’s affliction and pain. - He promises deliverance and rest. Relate this as a type of Salvation as a whole.

    B. Command - God gives Moses a specific command to deliver people in Exodus 3 and 4. - Tells Moses everything He needs to know and exactly what to do. - relate this to service as a whole.

    C. Consistency - God calls Moses and commands him. - In exodus 5 Moses faces discouragement. He and Aaron are blamed by Israel. Pharaoh refuses to listen, and his people follow him blindly. (Contrast to earlier in book when midwives defied Pharaoh by not murdering male babies and pharaohs own daughter disobeyed him by saving Moses) - tie consistency in with the title “keeping the faith”

    Outline:

    Exodus 6–11 shows Moses and Aaron facing growing resistance and pressure as they obey God. In Exodus 6, Moses feels discouraged. Pharaoh has already made Israel’s labor harder, and the people are losing heart. Even after God renews His promises, the Israelites “hearken not” because of their suffering. In Exodus 7–10, Moses and Aaron repeatedly confront Pharaoh. Through the escalating plagues, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened—sometimes by himself, sometimes by God. Each time relief comes, Pharaoh backs out. The tension increases, and opposition becomes more intense. By Exodus 11, Moses announces the final plague. The conflict has reached its peak. What began as doubt and discouragement has turned into a full spiritual and political showdown, with Moses standing firm—but under immense pressure.

    To keep the faith, Remember three things: 1. There is Provision found in God’s Promises. - Provision - "the action of providing or supplying something for use." - God always makes a way. - He is working in the background despite the actions of others. - (strength - Phil 4:13; Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.)

    2. There is Perseverance found in God’s Presence. - God remains with His people through plagues and pressure - God promises to never leave us or forsake us. - Hebrews 13:5 - Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. - His strength is make perfect in weakness. - He will give us what we need for each task

    3. There is Power found in God’s Purpose. - God’s purpose carries power because it will be accomplished, regardless of opposition. -God’s purpose overrules human resistance. - “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.”— Proverbs 19:21

    Conclusion: Gladiator illustration - They were equipped for battle. - They were empowered by their commander. - And they were devoted to their leader

    A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.

    To contact me, please email me at preachtheword@zohomail.com

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    30 min
  • Exodus 5 "Going against the Mob"

    Exodus 5 "Going against the Mob"
    Mar 10 2026
    Title: "Going against the Mob" Text: Exodus 5 Theme: Mob Mentality Introduction: People can change when they are in crowds. We can lose our identity and critical thinking to something called a "Mob Mentality". Herd Mentality: "the tendency of the people in a group to think and behave in ways that conform with others in the group rather than as individuals" - Webster "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect," - Mark Twain Stanford Prison Experiment Prisonexp.org " WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT GOOD PEOPLE IN AN EVIL PLACE? DOES HUMANITY WIN OVER EVIL, OR DOES EVIL TRIUMPH?" "How we went about testing these questions and what we found may astound you. Our planned two-week investigation into the psychology of prison life had to be ended after only six days because of what the situation was doing to the college students who participated. In only a few days, our guards became sadistic and our prisoners became depressed and showed signs of extreme stress..."–Professor Philip G. Zimbardo Mob Mentality is a real psychological phenomenon. It can affect our: Behaviors; Morals; Emotional state; Intelligence; and even our Identity. Bible Examples: - Israel (Golden Calf; The large group with Korah; murmuring in the wilderness; refusal to go into the Promised land; Angry mob at Jesus crcifixion; The Mob who went against Stephen - The Mob at Sodom - Joseph's Brothers - Riot in Ephesus against Paul Historical Examples: - New York Blackout of 1977 - Gordon Riots (London) - Nazi Germany Fiction examples: - Lord of the Flies by William Golding - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - 1984 George Orwell Practical Examples: - Wanting to be accepted (standing up video) - Trends on Social media - Social Gatherings - Groupthink at work - Us vs them mentality - Cancel Culture Before we self reflect, let's look at Exodus 5 and see how a Mob Mentality surfaces in our story. Moses and Aaron obeyed God as individuals. They responded to God's command to deliver His people from Egypt. Unfortunately for them, they faced this Mob Mentality with not only Egypt, but with their own people. Not only did Moses and Aaron have to fight the Mob of Egypts Oppression and Slavery, they also had to fight the Mob of Israel's pessimism and hopelessness. A. Egypts Blind Obedience and Defiance - There was behavior of Ignorance with Egypt. No record of any discernment of Egyptian leaders showing Pharaoh's autocratic system. Think of how far we have come from the midwives who resisted Pharaoh, from his own daughter who took a huge role in saving Moses. These people were not puppets. - There was Character and identity displayed in the early chapters of exodus. Now there appears to be silence and blind devotion. B. Israel's Blame and Discouragement (Israel blames Moses) - Israel blamed Moses for making things worse - The foreman approach Moses and Aaron - Israel chose to be discouraged over keeping Faith in God It's time to self-reflect on Mob/Herd mentality and ask those hard questions: 1.) Do I see this? 2.) How do I guard against it? 3) Am I someone who does this? - Here is the million dollar question... If I can change so easily depending on who is around me or the circumstances I am in... than who am I? Outline: Go against the Mob Three Words: I. Identity - know who you are. - ** personality test** pros and cons of each. Too confrontational; too passive (peace keeper. Difference between peace maker and keeper. We know scripture teaches us that peace is not the opposite of tribulation. Real peace is found in Tribulation.) - This is why knowing who you are in Christ is so important - know why you believe what you believe - Community becomes our identity if we are not careful. Have a strong identity in Christ. - Our Identity will determine how we handle this. Message (Politics, etc.) Illlust. Of passive aggressive sermon John 6:64-69 64But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. 65And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. 66From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. 69And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. II. Insight - Ask for Wisdom - Get Knowledge - Pray for Discernment James 1:5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 3:17 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. Proverbs 3:13 "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding." - There ...
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    29 min
  • Exodus 3,4 "God's Answer for our Distress"

    Exodus 3,4 "God's Answer for our Distress"
    Mar 3 2026
    Title: God's Answers for our Distress Text: Exodus 3,4 Theme: Mental Health What if I am not good enough? What if no one believes me? What if I mess up? What if something goes wrong? There are many uncertainties we can face before undertaking a task. Some of them can be healthy, others can be unhealthy. Introduction: A.E.W. Mason's novel "The Four Feathers" is about a young British officer, Harry Feversham, who resigns from his regiment just before deployment to the Sudan. He is branded a coward by his fiancée and three fellow officers and friends, who each send him a feather to symbolize his cowardice. To restore his honor, Harry goes to the Sudan in disguise to prove his bravery and save his friends' lives. The orders to go to the Sudan leave Harry feeling uncertain. He is conflicted about the thoughts of war, and does not want to leave his fiancée. His friends and fiancée see his actions as cowardly, but it was also a very human response to the uncertainty he was feeling. Life can be very unpredictable, and the anxiety, fear, and doubts that Harry experiences are something we can all relate to one way or another. We also see Moses's uncertainty in response to God's call to deliver Egypt. The story so far: Exodus 1 describes the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt and Pharaoh's attempts to control their population growth through forced labor and the killing of male babies, which the Hebrew midwives defied. Exodus 2 details the birth of Moses, his mother's plan to save him in the Nile, his rescue by Pharaoh's daughter, and his eventual growth to adulthood. It also covers Moses killing an Egyptian for beating a Hebrew slave, fleeing to Midian, and the circumstances that led to his escape. The Israelites are in bondage in Egypt. Pharaoh has attempted to control them not only by cruel means of enslavement, but also by killing the boy babies. A little baby boy named Moses is born, and he is ultimately saved by Pharaoh's daughter, with the help of his sister. He is nursed by his own mother but is raised by Pharoahs daughter. The Israelites are still enslaved and a grown up Moses witnesses the mistreating of an Israelite by an Egyptian, and kills the Egyptian in cold blood. Fearing for his life, Moses fleas to Midian where he meets his wife and begins a new life as a Shepherd. This leads us to God's call of Moses. Moses is tending to his father-in-law's flock of sheep when he receives his divine calling. The call of God to Moses: A. Clear It is clear to Moses that this call is from God. God uses a burning bush that is not consumed by the fire to get Moses attention. This bush can be seen as a picture of Israel (on fire from the persecution of Egypt, but not totally consumed). God speaks to Moses in a clear voice and Moses knows who he is talking to. (God deserves our reverence. God's Word is clear to us. Tasks taht are unclear are hard. It's hard following leadership taht is unclear and non consistent illustration) It is clear to Moses what God is calling him to do and why. "The most important role of a leader is to set a clear direction, be transparent about how to get there and to stay the course." — Irene Rosenfeld. "Clarity is kindness." — Jacqueline M. Usher B. Comprehensive "We will cross that bridge when we get there"; "I dont think that is going to happen"; "We can what-if this thing to death" are not words God gives Moses. (Illustration of being able to have a dialogue instead of a monologue when you command and challenge people.) God answers Moses questions and concerns with clear and direct responses. He tells him exactly what he will encounter and promises to give him what he needs. This is an example we should all follow. C. Crucial God's people have cried out to God for help and God is answering them. The call God is giving Moses is a crucial call. Not every opportunity is a crucial one and it does not demand our attention. God has made it clear to Moses that this call is from him, what he needs to do, and why he needs to do it. The why of our current objective is essential. Before we get into Mosess uncertainty, let's keep a couple of things in mind: Moses nearly escaped death as a baby. Egypt was a dangerous place, and the times had changed drastically after Joseph died and a new Pharaoh came into power. Moses murdered an Egyptian, and the act was known. He fled Egypt for his life. His life started in Egypt by escaping death, and he left Egypt to escape death. Now God is calling him back. Moses grew up in disguise as an Egyptian. While God's people were enslaved and suffering, Moses was in the house of Pharaoh, being raised by his daughter. Now, God is calling Moses to deliver these people and lead them. History tells us that Moses fled Egypt when he was around 40 years old, the call of God to Moses doesn't take place until Moses is 80 years old. The next three words describe words that make any task difficult, and God has answer for each one: 1.) Adversity; 2.)Anxiety...
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