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God's goal was never simply to bring Israel out of Egypt—it was to bring them into His presence.In Exodus 30, God gives instructions for the altar of incense, the bronze basin, and the holy anointing oil. While these may seem like details about ancient worship, they reveal a powerful picture of what life with God looks like today.In this message from our series Follow: The Story of the Exodus, Pastor Tommy Orlando explores three essential marks of a life lived in God's presence:• A people who draw near to God• A people who are continually cleansed• A people who are set apart for GodThe altar reminds us to pursue communion with God. The basin reminds us of our ongoing need for repentance and cleansing. The anointing oil reminds us that we belong to God and have been marked by His Spirit.If Exodus 26 was about access to God's presence, Exodus 30 is about abiding in God's presence.

In Exodus 25, God commanded His people to build everything according to the pattern He had shown them. Today, our pattern is a Person—Jesus Christ. Through Him we enjoy the Father's love, are filled with the Spirit, and learn what it means to live as God's people in the world.

This Sunday is Global Sunday at Family Church - the Sunday in the year when we celebrate all the different nationalities and cultures represented in the one church all brought together by one key theme - we are all saved by the blood of Jesus!Ps Ray gives an amazing message this week. He speaks abut Flags and Banners, perhaps Standards as they are often called. In Exodus 17:15 (NIV) it reads "Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner". Moses built this altar, God entrusted tribes and standards. Number 2:2 (NIV) reads "The Lord said to Moses and Aaron: “The Israelites are to camp around the tent of meeting some distance from it, each of them under their standard and holding the banners of their family.”A flag denotes our natural belonging, our heritage, place of origin, who we are etc. However, a banner is a declaration, This is where the challenge comes in Ps Ray's message...what or who are we declaring over our lives....We all need to change direction, raise our banners high to say where we are going. Flags describe heritage. Banners are declarations. Song of Songs 2:4 (NIV) "Let him lead me to the banquet hall, and let his banner over me be love".

A burning bush. A voice from God. A life-changing calling. In Exodus 3, Moses encounters God in the backside of the desert. But before God could use him to deliver a nation, He first had to bring him to a place where he could hear His voice. How did Moses get there? And how can we position ourselves to know God's will for our lives?

In Exodus 8:1–9:12, God reveals more of Himself through the plagues. His precision in the timing and progression of the plagues demonstrates His sovereignty and reassures His people that He keeps His promises down to the smallest detail. His power is displayed as Pharaoh's magicians fail to replicate God's works and are forced to acknowledge that they are outmatched by the living God. Through it all, God is setting apart His people by grace, reminding them, and us, that we have been freed to worship Him and live as a holy people.

We continue with our sermon series on the book of Exodus. In Exodus chapters 7 to 11, God demonstrates His supreme power over Egypt through the ten plagues, each one systematically dismantling the false gods the Egyptians worshipped and showing Pharaoh that resistance to God's will is futile.These dramatic interventions serve as both a judgment against Egypt's oppression of the Israelites and a profound testimony to God's faithfulness in keeping His covenant promise to deliver His people from bondage.

Would you turn down everything you ever wanted to keep the presence of God? In Exodus 33, God offers Israel the Promised Land but says, “I will not go with you.” Moses refuses: “If your presence will not go with us, do not bring us up from here.” This message unpacks what it means to be presence-driven, living for and from communion with the Father.

What do curtains, coverings, and the tabernacle have to do with your life today?In Exodus 26, God gives detailed instructions for the construction of the tabernacle. At first glance, it may seem like an ancient blueprint filled with measurements and materials. But beneath the surface is a powerful message that runs throughout the entire Bible: God covers what sin has exposed.In this message from our series Follow: The Story of the Exodus, Pastor Tommy Orlando explores how the coverings of the tabernacle point to God's provision, His holiness, and ultimately to Jesus Christ—the true covering God provides for His people.In this sermon:• Why God covered the tabernacle with multiple layers• What the veil reveals about God's holiness• How the story of Adam and Eve connects to Exodus 26• Why human efforts can never cover sin• How Jesus fulfills the purpose of the tabernacle• What it means to be clothed in Christ and welcomed into God's presenceKey Scriptures:Exodus 26Genesis 3:21Psalm 32:1Romans 3:23-25Galatians 3:22-29The story of Exodus is not only about deliverance from bondage. It is about a God who desires to dwell with His people and provides everything necessary for them to draw near.Subscribe for more sermons, biblical teaching, and resources from Mercy Hill Church.#Exodus26 #Exodus #Tabernacle #JesusInTheOldTestament #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #MercyHillChurch #GodsPresence #Grace #FollowSeries

In Exodus 19, God meets His people in the wilderness and reminds them of what He has done, who they are, and how they are called to live. Before God gives Israel the commandments, He first declares their identity: treasured possession, kingdom of priests, and holy nation. This message reminds us that our identity is not rooted in fear, performance, success, or our circumstances, but in belonging to God.

The eagerly anticipated time has come for a showdown with Pharaoh. In Exodus 5, Moses and Aaron approach Pharaoh to request permission to go into the wilderness for a feast unto their God. He immediately denies their request. He does not know their God and He will not allow his work force to be depleted for the Israelite people to have a holiday. Not a chance! He won't allow them to rest; they must work! In fact, he assumes that their request is simply an excuse to be lazy, to cease their efforts, and to threaten his kingdom and his plans. So, not only will Pharaoh not let them go, he will also increase the demands on them. He will make the work harder. Adding insult to injury, going forward the Israelites will be required to gather the supplies for their building work in addition to doing the building work. Pharaoh is an actual historical figure, and he is also a type of Satan himself, and a type of the voice within each of us which says, "You must work for life!" While in the natural realm, it is true that we must work to accomplish anything in this world and to live, in the spiritual realm, such work is suicide. It is a deceptive denial of the living and loving God who gives life as a gift of grace, not as a wage earned. Sadly, we are all work-aholics who believe the lie that if we just work hard enough, we can please ourselves, prove ourselves, and protect ourselves. There are secular ways of going about it; and, there are religious ways of going about it. And, it is all deadly. It is heavy, burdensome, and enslaving. It sabotages any chance at real joy, or real peace, or real love for God and others. Just as the ancient Israelites were no match for Pharaoh and the Egyptian army, we are no match for the Pharaoh within. We cannot save ourselves. Only God can do that, and He already has through the person and work of Jesus. Jesus is our ticket out of slavery. He is the Way. Jesus is our provision of freedom. He is the Truth. Jesus gives us what we need for the survival of our souls. He is the Life (John 14:6). Jesus is the only hope for silencing the voice of Pharaoh in our heads which barks out commands at us all day, every day: "You must get to work! You are lazy!" On the contrary, He says, "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt 11:28). That is the Gospel that sets us free.

In Exodus 26, every detail of the tabernacle points to a God who is both wonderfully near and utterly holy. Though the veil once kept sinners at a distance, Jesus Christ has torn that barrier down, opening the way for us to draw near to God with confidence, faith, and hope. The post God's Holy Tabernacle appeared first on Mt. Rose OPC.

The eagerly anticipated time has come for a showdown with Pharaoh. In Exodus 5, Moses and Aaron approach Pharaoh to request permission to go into the wilderness for a feast unto their God. He immediately denies their request. He does not know their God and He will not allow his work force to be depleted for the Israelite people to have a holiday. Not a chance! He won't allow them to rest; they must work! In fact, he assumes that their request is simply an excuse to be lazy, to cease their efforts, and to threaten his kingdom and his plans. So, not only will Pharaoh not let them go, he will also increase the demands on them. He will make the work harder. Adding insult to injury, going forward the Israelites will be required to gather the supplies for their building work in addition to doing the building work. Pharaoh is an actual historical figure, and he is also a type of Satan himself, and a type of the voice within each of us which says, "You must work for life!" While in the natural realm, it is true that we must work to accomplish anything in this world and to live, in the spiritual realm, such work is suicide. It is a deceptive denial of the living and loving God who gives life as a gift of grace, not as a wage earned. Sadly, we are all work-aholics who believe the lie that if we just work hard enough, we can please ourselves, prove ourselves, and protect ourselves. There are secular ways of going about it; and, there are religious ways of going about it. And, it is all deadly. It is heavy, burdensome, and enslaving. It sabotages any chance at real joy, or real peace, or real love for God and others.

Pentecost reminds us that God's presence reaches its ultimate, breathtaking climax in the Holy Spirit. Throughout scripture, we see a beautiful, unfolding architecture of how God dwells with humanity. In Exodus, God provided a Tabernacle—a sacred tent—to dwell among a wandering people, yet His presence remained hidden behind a heavy veil. In the Gospels, the architecture shifts: the Word became flesh in Jesus, pitching His tent beside us in everyday life.But Jesus made a startling claim: "It is for your good that I am going away." Why? Because physical presence is limited by geography and time. Through Christ's final sacrifice, the veil was permanently torn. The Holy Spirit shifts Immanuel from a localized person in the first century to an internal reality living inside your body. God moves from dwelling among us to dwelling in us. Your body is now the sanctuary. The Spirit coordinates with our internal mind (ruakh), whispering into our consciousness. Because He speaks with profound gentleness rather than a hostile takeover, His voice is easily drowned out by digital noise or mistaken for just another one of our own thoughts.Support the show

In Exodus 12, we find one of the greatest Old Testament pictures of Calvary.

In Exodus 18, Moses receives wisdom for navigating the wilderness. This message reminds us that desert seasons reveal what is wounded, weak, or wrong in us, but they can also become places of formation. As we remember God's faithfulness, respond in worship, depend on Him, receive wise counsel, and root our lives in His truth, we learn to trust God through the desert.

In Exodus 32:1-14, we examine how God's people can fight sin.

Topical Sermons / Speaker:Berry Kercheville The Marriage of the Lamb (God's Marriage Covenant Parallels) Introduction: In our studies in Jeremiah, what has stood out to you about God? There is a major contrast between God's relationship with Israel in previous years compared to Jeremiah's time. What stands out is God's anger to the point of lacking any mercy or willingness to relent on the judgment about to come. We might think that God is finally fed up. True. But there is more to it than that. In our Bible studies it is preeminently important that we understand God.  In this lesson we will go back to the beginning of God's purpose for his creation as illustrated in his relationship with Israel. Most Christians recognize that Israel's relationship with God is described as a marriage. But what is often missed is that God is not just using marriage as a comparison to our marriages. The parallels to our marriages go much deeper than that. We begin with how God brought Israel into a marital relationship with him. All Things Leading to Marriage: Courtship There are many characteristics a woman seeks in a husband. The most important of these is a man who will lay down his life for her, love her, and nourish, cherish, and provide for her. And especially, she wants a husband who sees her value above all else. These are all the traits God presents to Israel as he prepares to propose a covenant marriage. Thus, in this courtship stage Yahweh introduces himself to Israel so they can “know him,” a term repeatedly used throughout Exodus and Deuteronomy. Exodus 5:1-2; 9:16 When Moses and Aaron went before Pharaoh, his reply was, “Who is Yahweh that I should let Israel go?”  Up to the 8th plague God's miracles were used so that Pharaoh, the Egyptians, and the whole world would know Yahweh. However, beginning with the 8th plague Yahweh uses the plagues so that Israel “may know that I am Yahweh” (10:2). You will remember that “Yahweh” is God's covenantal name, which indicates his faithfulness and also his eternal nature. Yahweh demonstrates his uniqueness above anything else or any being that claims to be a god. Just before the 10th plague, Yahweh again makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel just as he did with the plagues of hail and darkness. Thus God proclaims, “…that you may know that the Lord makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel” (11:7). God is announcing to Israel the special place they have with him over all the other nations. Exodus 15:25-27 The Lord begins to tell Israel more of what he will do for them if they will enter a covenant with him: “…for I am Yahweh, your healer.”  In Exodus 16:6 in preparation for the manna, Moses said, “At evening you shall know that it was Yahweh who brought you out of the land of Egypt.”  In Exodus 16:12, God proclaims, “At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread. Then you shall know that I am Yahweh your God.” Thus God shows the people he will provide for them. All Things Leading to Marriage: The Proposal  Marriage offer: “…will you marry me?”  Covenant offer: Exodus 19:5, “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”  All Things Leading to Marriage: Proposal Accepted  An excited bride today responds, “Yes!”  Israel responds, “All the people answered together and said, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do.” And Moses reported the words of the people to the LORD.” (Exodus 19:8) All Things Leading to Marriage: Preparation  The bride prepares: hair, makeup, dress, jewelry. Exodus 19:14, “So Moses went down from the mountain to the people and consecrated the people; and they washed their garments.”  All Things Leading to Marriage: Presentation  The bride walks down the aisle toward the groom Exodus 19:4, “‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.'”  All Things Leading to Marriage: Vows  Present day: “…I take you to be my husband…promise to love, honor, and obey you”  “…love Yahweh your God with all your heart, soul, and might” (Deut. 6:5) “…what does Yahweh your God require…but to fear Yahweh…” (Deut. 10:32) “…obey my commandments that I command you today” (Deut. 11:13) All Things Leading to Marriage: Accepting Vows  Present day: “I do!” Exodus 24:3, “Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD and all the rules. And all the people answered with one voice and said, “All the words that the LORD has spoken we will do.”  All Things Leading to Marriage: Pronouncement  Present day: “I now pronounce you husband and wife…” Deut. 26:17-19, “You have declared today that the LORD is your God, and that you will walk in his ways, and keep his statutes and his commandments and his rules, and will obey his voice. And the LORD has declared today that you are a people for his treasured possession, as he has promised you, and that you are to keep all his commandments, and that he will set you in praise and in fame and in honor high above all nations that he has made, and that you shall be a people holy to the LORD your God, as he promised.”  All Things Leading to Marriage: Reception  Present day: A time to enjoy the bounty of life together “You shall eat there before Yahweh your God and rejoice.” (Deut. 14:26) The Marriage of Christ to His People  Ephesians 5:22-33 Submission to our Head The love Christ has for his bride Christ, our head, sanctifying and cleansing us (preparing us for the wedding day) Christ presenting his bride to himself “in splendor, without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, holy and without blemish.”  Therefore, groom (Christ) and his bride leave all others and then cling to one another and become one. What is the key to clinging (holding fast)? Love and loyalty to Yahweh our Lord. Warning! It is easy to say we love God, but the challenge is to prove it. James 4:4, “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” This is a description of disloyalty, a lack of loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. 1 John 5:1-3 “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.”  Ezekiel 16:1-15 Summation of God's courtship and marriage proposal.  Conclusion: Now we can understand the anger of the Lord in the days of Jeremiah. It would be no different for us if the same things happened in any of our marriages. Most importantly, we see that God is not giving us a marriage “picture” when he describes our relationship with him. This is a real marriage, much greater than what we experience in our marriages. In fact, it is our marriages that are the “picture.” Our marriage to our Savior is the reality.  The post The Marriage of the Lamb appeared first on Woodland Hills Church of Christ.

In Exodus 32, the people were hit with a "pause" during transition. Instead of waiting on the Lord, their need for understanding led them to shape something of their own design. In our own times of transition, we can be tempted - in our desire to know "what it looks like"- to rush back to the familiar and lean on what we understand, instead of waiting on the Lord to bring the new. God, in what ways are we leaning on something familiar where you want us to wait on the new You have for us?

In Exodus 32, the people were hit with a "pause" during transition. Instead of waiting on the Lord, their need for understanding led them to shape something of their own design. In our own times of transition, we can be tempted - in our desire to know "what it looks like"- to rush back to the familiar and lean on what we understand, instead of waiting on the Lord to bring the new. God, in what ways are we leaning on something familiar where you want us to wait on the new You have for us?

Dr. John Whitcomb brought us a special message for Pentecost Sunday that we replay on this edition of "Encounter God's Truth." This is part two of our study of "The Significance of Pentecost." The Old Testament celebration of Pentecost was the background for the creation of the church in Acts 2—following Jesus' promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit. In Exodus 32, 3,000 men died following the giving of the Law (which was remembered at Pentecost) after they worshiped the golden calf. In Acts 2, however, at the birth of the church, 3,000 people were saved after hearing Peter preach the gospel. Wayne Shepherd, our host, also asked Dr. Whitcomb about the future of the Feast of Pentecost in the millennial kingdom. Our survey of Pentecost has reminded us once again that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! Thanks for listening, and have a blessed Pentecost Sunday!

In Exodus 12, we find one of the greatest Old Testament pictures of Calvary.

We hear a lot about the prophets, but what about prophetesses? Women worked alongside men in the Old Testament, even as prophetesses of the Lord. Although the Old Testament text has a lot less to say about these women, we read that they were respected and sought after for their specific wisdom. The history in the Bible would surely not be the same without unity between these women and the men they served with and for. Why don't we see these stories as powerful movements for the kingdom of God? We have examined the unity God created men and women in and the unity of work he created us for. And we also examined how sin broke this sacred unity. This is the underlying why. Culture and sin both play an unintentional and sometimes intentional role in us not hearing more about these female prophets. You could probably tell me a lot about Moses and Aaron, but what about their sister? Her name was Miriam, and she was also a prophet of the Lord. If I think about this trio more, I wish I could have heard more about their unity and the dynamics of their work together! Miriam is one of the earliest leaders of worship! In Exodus 15:20-21 we see her leading other women in song and dance after they crossed the Red Sea. The timing of the text suggests she may have been the first to lead a victory celebration of the exodus from Egypt! Miriam was noted as one of God's chosen leaders of the exodus in Micah 6:4. I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam (Micah 6:4). She was “joined as a whole” in unity with her brothers in this work. Deborah, too, was a powerful prophetess. She is described in Scripture as a judge, military strategist, warrior, and mother in Israel. No, she was not an actual mom, but rather she was a leader of Israel. In Judges, we see Deborah working, first as a judge and then as the one who leads Israel to war. Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time. She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided (Judges 4:4-5). Men and women sought her counsel. In the next verse we see Deborah sends for and summons Barak. Barak said to her, “If you go with me, I will go; but if you don't go with me, I won't go” (Judges 4:8). You can read more about this in Judges chapters 4 and 5, but again we see God using men and women—in unity— to complete work. How do you see examples of Miriam and Deborah and their unity with the men around them in your work today?

In Exodus 6, Moses returns to God weary and questioning after the trust between him and the people of Israel begins to erode, yet God responds by reminding Moses of His covenant faithfulness. The same God who made promises to Abraham proves throughout Scripture that His character is steadfast, redeeming a people for Himself through covenants that ultimately find their fulfillment in Christ. Though our doubt and self-centeredness can tempt us to believe we will be the generation where God stops being faithful, Scripture continually reminds us that God always keeps His promises. From Exodus to Revelation, we see that there is no safer ground than standing on the trustworthy and true promises of God, who moves toward His people, redeems them, and fulfills every word He has spoken.

Daily Dose of Hope May 19, 2026   Name of God:  Jehovah Nissi – The Lord Is My Banner Scripture:  Exodus 17:8-16, Isaiah 11:10-12, Psalm 20:5-7, John 12:32   Prayer:  Holy God, I come before You today acknowledging You as Jehovah Nissi, the Lord my Banner. When the battles of life surround me and the enemy's tactics seem overwhelming, I do not have to fight in my own strength. I look to You as my defender and my source of strength.  In Jesus' Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently in a study on the names of God in the Old Testament.  As we have mentioned, in the ancient world, names held a great deal of significance, indicating aspects of someone's character and purpose.  Certainly, it is the same with God.  God has many different names, all of which demonstrate one aspect of His character.  Today, we are focusing on Jehovah Nissi.   Jehovah Nissi (or more accurately YHWH Nissi) means the Lord is my Banner.  Nissi comes from the Hebrew word Nes (nês), meaning something lifted up as a standard or banner.  A standard is a flag or rallying point during battle, while a banner was usually set on top of a mountain to show people where to assemble and it flew over the warriors as they fought.   In Exodus 17:8-16, we find an excellent portrayal of Jehovah Nissi fighting for His people; it's also the only place in Scripture specifically referencing the name Jehovah Nissi. The Amalekites, an enemy of Israel, came to fight at Rephidim. Joshua gathered some men while Moses stood on top of the hill with the Lord's staff along with his brother, Aaron, and friend, Hur. Moses held the staff over the men fighting below. "While Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand down, Amalek prevailed."  So Aaron and Hur helped by supporting Moses' arms so the staff wouldn't lower, and Joshua and his men defeated the Amalekites.   In Exodus 17:15-16, Scripture reads, "And Moses built an altar and named it, The Lord Is My Banner." He said, "Indeed, my hand is lifted up toward the Lord's throne." Moses knew that God was the one who ensured their victory and he wanted to make sure everyone else did too. Jehovah Nissi was the source of this victory, while using Moses, Joshua, Aaron, Hur and the staff. Elsewhere in the Bible His "banner" is an illustration of His protection and salvation.  Just as banners and flags today identify nations and groups and those who belong to them, God's banner identifies those who belong to Him.  Here are a few illustrations: Psalm 60:4, "You have raised a banner to . . . save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered." Psalm 20:5 "We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners!" Isaiah 11:10,12, Speaking of the Messiah who was to come, Isaiah prophesied, "In that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people...He will set up a banner for the nations."   What significance does this divine name, Jehovah Nissi, have for Christ-followers?  First, it points to how God does not leave us to fight our battles in our own strength.  I'm often praying to God to fight my battles for me, because so often, we simply have no control.  But God does.  Second, I think we learn to remember and celebrate the way God has led us and the victories He has provided. Moses built an altar.  I don't think we need to build something physical but we do need to remember what God has done for us.  Remembering God's faithfulness in the past builds our own faith and trust in the present. Take a moment and pray to Jehovah Nissi.  What battles do you need God to fight for you right now?  What battles has He fought for you the past?  Have you celebrated those victories? Blessings, Pastor Vicki      

In Exodus 17, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Hur show us that God's people were never meant to face the battle alone. When Moses' hands grew tired, others came alongside him, and God brought victory. This message reminds us that God often holds His people up through His people, and ultimately calls us to look to Jesus, our true banner and source of strength.

Revelation 15 is one of the clearest places in the Bible where the Holy Spirit deliberately connects Israel's first great national deliverance with her final deliverance in the time of Jacob's trouble. In Exodus 15, Moses and the children of Israel sang after the LORD overthrew Pharaoh and his armies in the Red sea; in Revelation 15, those who got the victory over the Beast, his image, his mark, and the number of his name sing “the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb.” That is not Church Age language, and it is not vague devotional poetry. It is Jewish, prophetic, dispensational truth.“And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.” Revelation 15:3 (KJB)On this episode of Rightly Dividing, Pharaoh was a type of Antichrist, Egypt was a type of the world system, and the Red sea deliverance was a picture of God bringing His people through judgment while destroying the enemy that sought to enslave them. What began with Moses in Exodus will be brought to its full prophetic conclusion under Jesus Christ, the Lamb, in Revelation. The victory in Revelation 15 is not measured by earthly survival, but by faithfulness to God in the face of the Beast's global worship system. These Tribulation saints refuse the mark, refuse the image, refuse the Beast's name and number, and though many of them are killed, heaven records them as victorious. That is Bible victory. The world says victory is keeping your place in the system, protecting your buying and selling, and bowing just enough to survive. God says victory is refusing the Antichrist and standing true to the Lamb. Just as Israel stood on the other side of the Red sea and sang after Pharaoh's defeat, these overcomers stand on the sea of glass mingled with fire and sing before the final vials of wrath are poured out. The same LORD who judged Egypt will judge the kingdom of the Beast, and the same God who gave Moses a song of deliverance will give Israel's final remnant a song of triumph before the coming Kingdom.

What is it that truly makes a church different? In Exodus 33, Moses realizes something powerful: it's possible to have God's promises without God's presence. More than blessings, success, or direction, Moses wanted God Himself. This Summit Weekend message challenges us to ask what truly distinguishes Northgate—and the answer is clear: God's presence among His people.

As we near the end of our journey through Exodus, we arrive at a heartbreaking chapter: the Golden Calf. In Exodus 32, we see the Israelites—freshly rescued from 400 years of slavery—abandoning their vows to God. They break the covenant mere days after making it. But before we judge them too harshly, we must recognize that we, too, are prone to wander. As John Calvin noted, the human heart is a "perpetual factory of idols." This sermon explores why we create idols, what they cost us, and how we can find freedom through the Greater Moses, Jesus Christ.Key Points1. The Context of the Crime The sin of the Golden Calf wasn't just about breaking a rule; it was spiritual adultery. The Israelites had just entered into a marriage covenant with Yahweh (Exodus 20), promising to have no other gods. Yet, while on their "honeymoon," they turn to an Egyptian idol. Taking something created and placing it in the position of the Creator always leads to destruction.2. Why Do We Make Idols?We want something NOW: Moses was delayed on the mountain, and the people grew impatient. Delay either deepens our faith or detours it. Often, when we feel God isn't moving fast enough, we turn to idols for immediate relief.We want something we can HOLD: Yahweh is invisible; the gods of Egypt were tangible. We crave physical things to put our trust in.We want a Genie, not a God: An idol like a golden calf cannot speak, correct, or demand holiness. The Israelites wanted a god they could control so they could indulge in whatever behavior they pleased without conviction.3. The Cost of Idolatry Idols demand sacrifice. They over-promise and under-deliver. While following Jesus requires sacrifice, He promises life and rest. Idols only demand more of you. Furthermore, you become like what you behold. Just as the golden calf was rigid and stiff-necked, God calls the Israelites stiff-necked. Whatever you worship will shape your character.4. The Greater Moses When God threatens to destroy the Israelites, Moses steps in as a mediator. He even asks God to blot his name out of the book to save the people. God says no to Moses, but centuries later, He says yes to Jesus. Jesus is the Greater Moses who took our sins upon Himself, granting us positional holiness before God so we can pursue progressive holiness in our lives.ConclusionEvery person is wired for worship; the question is not if you will worship, but what. Idols are sneaky, often masquerading as good things (family, politics, comfort) that we have made ultimate things. When we bring our idols into the presence of God, they will eventually shatter. God is a gracious Father who welcomes us back every time we choose to cast our idols down.Calls to ActionRecognize Your Idols: Look closely at what you crave (comfort, control, power, approval) and identify what has taken the center seat in your life.Repent and Confess: Do not justify or minimize your idolatry. Call it sin, confess it aloud, and ask Jesus to cover it.Renounce and Replace: You cannot just remove an idol; you must replace it with the true God. Bow your knee and consciously return the throne of your life to Jesus. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

May 12, 2026Today's Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 or James 1:22-27Daily Lectionary: Numbers 9:1-23; Luke 16:1-18“For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.” (1 Timothy 2:5-6)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.In Genesis 18, Abraham made intercession to Yahweh. He petitioned God for the sake of the righteous (that is, believing in Yahweh's promises) people in Sodom. Abraham pleaded God down from fifty to ten. Only Abraham and his family, Lot and his family (well, minus his salty-pillared wife) made it out of Sodom before its destruction. Another mediator was needed.In Exodus and Leviticus, Yahweh instructed Moses and Aaron to consecrate a priesthood and construct the tabernacle. The priests and the place they served in were to be a place of intercession, redemption, atonement, and mediation. Sins were confessed. Sacrifices were slain. Blood was poured out. Day after day. Holy feast after holy feast. Year after year. These servants and the sacrifices were good. They did what God gave them to do. But the priests were far from perfect. And the sacrificial system was one of wash, rinse, and repeat. Another mediator was needed.In Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, Moses pleaded and interceded on behalf of Israel numerous times when they failed, faltered, and were faithless in the wilderness. But so did Moses. He failed, faltered, and was faithless, too. He fell into the same infidelities of faith that Israel did. Moses, like so many of his generation, died in the wilderness before crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land. Once again, another mediator was needed. So, in the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son. Jesus is the One Mediator who redeems them all. Abraham, Aaron, and Moses were all small “m” mediators, each pointing the way to and paving the way for the capital “M” Mediator, Jesus. God's final mediator is God himself. Jesus is the best of both worlds. True God. True Man. Bearing Adam's humanity, yet without Adam's sin. Jesus is the go-between, reconciling us to God the Father. Jesus is our mediator bearing mercy and steadfast love. Jesus is our redeemer who pays our ransom with his holy, precious blood and his innocent suffering and death. And Jesus did this for Abraham, Aaron, Moses, and for you.In Jesus, you have the One Mediator who is perfect, eternal, everlasting, never-ending, always present, ever-gracious, and abounding in steadfast love for you.For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Since Christ has full atonement made And brought to us salvation, Each Christian therefore may be glad And build on this foundation. Your grace alone, dear Lord, I plead, Your death is now my life indeed, for You have paid my ransom. (LSB 555:6)Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz, pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.

About the same time the book of Revelation was written, a Jewish historian named Josephus, who was not a Christian, wrote about Jesus. Though the wording of the full passage has been debated, the basic testimony is striking: Jesus was known as a wise man, a worker of remarkable deeds, a teacher, one who gained followers, was crucified under Pilate, and whose followers did not disappear: Around this time there lived Jesus, a wise manif it is right to call him merely a man. He performed remarkable works and was a teacher of people who gladly received the truth. He attracted many Jews and many Gentiles. He was the Christ. When Pilate, at the urging of our leading men, condemned him to the cross, those who had loved him from the beginning did not abandon him. For he appeared to them alive again on the third day, just as the divine prophets had foretold this and many other wonderful things about him. And the tribe of Christians, named after him, has not disappeared to this day. It is possible to know many true things about Jesus and still miss the weight of His worth. Josephus could describe Him as a wise man, a worker of remarkable deeds, a teacher, and one condemned to the cross. But Revelation 5 pulls back the curtain of heaven and shows us what all creation will one day confess: Jesus is not merely remarkable. He is worthy. The following is a list of twelve windows into the glory of the Lamb and why it is that He is worthy. Jesus is worthy because He is Judahs Lion (v. 5) Judah was a deeply flawed man who sold his younger brother Joseph into slavery, deceived his father, abandoned his daughter-in-law, and hid behind hypocrisy. But God changed Judahs heart, and by Genesis 44, Judah was willing to sacrifice himself to save Benjamin, the youngest son who was dearly loved by their father. Later, Jacob blessed Judah with a promise that the promised serpent-stomping King would come through him: Judah is a lions cub... The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the rulers staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to Him; and to Him shall be the obedience of the peoples (Gen. 49:910). That promise finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus is more than Judahs descendant; He is Judahs promised Lionthe true and better Judah who offered Himself as the sinless Substitute for His people. He is the One to whom the scepter belongs, the One before whom the obedience of the peoples will one day be gathered. He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and He has conquered sin, death, and the dragon. Jesus is worthy because He is Gods Lamb (v. 6) We cannot have the Lion as our friend unless we first have Him as our Lamb, for Scripture declares, without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins (Heb. 9:22; see Lev. 17:11). This theme runs throughout the Bible. In Genesis 22, Isaac carried the wood for the sacrifice and asked, Where is the lamb for a burnt offering? Abraham answered, God will provide for Himself a lamb (Gen. 22:78). In Exodus 12, Israel was sheltered from wrath by the blood of the spotless lamb, and in Isaiah 53, the suffering Servant is portrayed as the Lamb pierced, crushed, and slaughtered for the iniquities of guilty sinners. So when John the Baptist cried out, Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29), he summed up the promises and the point of the Old Testament. Jesus is the Lamb God provided, the Passover Lamb whose blood shelters His people from judgment, the sacrificial Lamb whose blood makes atonement, and the suffering Lamb who bears our sins. Apart from the blood of the Lamb, the Lion is not our comfort but our Judge. But for those covered by His blood, there is no condemnation. Those of us who have the Lamb know that the Lion is not against us but for us. Jesus is worthy because He can take the scroll (v. 7) He alone has the right to receive and enact Gods plan to judge evil, redeem His people, and restore creation. The scroll contains the sovereign plan of the Lord God Almightythe One who says in Isaiah 46: I am God, and there is no other declaring the end from the beginning saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose (Isa. 46:910). The scroll is in the right hand of this God, and when no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth was found worthy to open it or even look into it, John wept bitterly. If the scroll remains sealed, Gods promises remain unfulfilled, sin and death are not finally defeated, the saints are not vindicated, and creation is not restored. But the Lion who is the Lamb came forth because He alone is worthy to open the scroll. He took it from the right hand of the Father. This was not theft but triumph. This was not presumption but due to the worthiness of the Preeminent Lamb. Jesus alone has the right to open the scroll because He alone has conquered by His blood. The destiny of creation is in the nail-scarred hand of the Lamb who is the Kinsman-Redeemer. Jesus is worthy because He is the unconquerable King (v. 6) When John turns to see the Lion worthy to open the scroll, he sees a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain. The One who knew no sin and became sin for us bears every scar from the cross as a reminder that His sacrifice was once for all: the righteous for the unrighteous (1 Pet. 3:18)! The Lamb stands because death could not keep Him. The Lamb stands because the grave could not hold Him! The Lamb stands even though He was rejected by men, condemned by rulers, mocked by the religious leaders, and nailed to the cross... He stands at the center of heavens throne room, victorious. His wounds testify to His triumph.The Lamb who was slain is worthy because He is the King who cannot be conquered. Jesus is worthy because He is the Omniscient King (v. 6) The unconquerable King is seen with seven horns and seven eyes. As you may recall, in Scripture, horns symbolize strength, power, and sovereign authority, while eyes symbolize sight, wisdom, and knowledge. The number seven points to fullness and perfection, which means the Lamb who was slain is not weak but all-powerful, not limited but limitless, not unaware but all-seeing.He shares the wisdom and sovereignty of the Ancient of Days.Nothing escapes His sight. No enemy can hide from Him. No suffering saint is forgotten by Him. No act of faithfulness goes unnoticed by Him. The Lion, who is the Lamb, sees all and reigns over all by the fullness of the Spirit sent into all the earth. Jesus is worthy because He is the King whose reign is as extensive as His holiness, goodness, justice, love, grace, and mercy. Jesus is worthy because He is creations Lord (vv. 7-8) The living creatures and elders fall before Him because the Lamb is creations Lord through Whom all of creation exists. The four living creatures represent the created order, and the twenty-four elders represent the redeemed people of God. The worship that belongs to the Lord God Almighty is directed to Jesus not only because of what He has done, but also because of who He is. All things were created through Him and for Him (Col. 1:16), and now all creation bows before Him as One who is equal with the Father. The Lamb who was slain is worthy because He is the Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer, and rightful Lord over all things. Jesus is worthy because He was slain as the sinners ransom (v. 9) The blood of the Lamb is the price of our redemption. The new song of heaven celebrates this: Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation... The Lion of Judah is the willing Lamb who stands before those He came to save; He is the Kinsman-Redeemer that creation needs. The price was not the religious deeds of fallible man, but the life of the second Adam, who lived the life we could not live and died the death we deserved. We were once enslaved by sin and stood condemned before God as guilty sinners, but Jesus gave His life to ransom us and set us free for God. Jesus is worthy because He was slain in our place, bore the judgment we deserved, paid the debt we could not pay, and purchased us by His precious blood. Jesus is worthy because He redeemed a people for mission (vv. 9-10) Jesus did not ransom, redeem, and save sinners from condemnation merely so they could occupy space in His kingdom; He redeemed them for His kingdom purposes. We are not only forgiven of our sins; we are restored to the purpose for which humanity exists. Jesus saved us to send us into the world as His ambassadors and the Fathers priests. We are priests before God, and we live under the reign of Christ as citizens of His kingdom. This is why Peter says, But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Pet. 2:9). Jesus is worthy not only because He rescued us from the wrath of God we deserved, but also because He restored us to what we were created to be. Jesus is worthy because He is the song of the angels (vv. 11-12) After the song of the four living creatures and the new song of the twenty-four elders, John turns his attention to what he hears around the throne. What he hears is an innumerable host of angels resounding with praise: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! The angels erupt in praise after those who represent redeemed humanity conclude theirs. Why? Because the second person of the Trinity took upon Himself human flesh, was born of a virgin, and came to redeem a lost, rebellious, and cursed race (Phil. 2:1-11). This is something angels find baffling, for Peter tells us that our salvation is something angels long to look into (1 Pet. 1:12). What the angels offer in worship is a sevenfold declaration of what belongs only to Yahweh. To give this kind of worship to anyone else would not merely be inappropriate; it would be idolatrous. You cannot see it clearly in English, but in the Greek there is one definite article governing the entire sevenfold list attributed to the Lamb. The point is simple: Jesus is worthy to receivethepower,thewealth,thewisdom,themight,thehonor,theglory, andtheblessing that belong to the One true God. In his commentary on Revelation, Richard Phillips captures the wonder of this angelic worship well: Like that of the glorified church, the angels worship responds to Christs atoning death on the cross. Their testimony therefore shows that what once seemed like defeat for Jesus has been revealed as total victory. The cross was seen as weakness but was actually power; the cross displayed poverty but gained true riches; the cross was foolishness to the world but wisdom from God; the cross represented shame but earned the highest honor for Christ; the cross was a place of deep disgrace, yet revealed the very glory of Gods grace; and the cross stood for the curse of sin but achieved eternal blessing for those on whose behalf Jesus died. The One who was slain is now declared worthy by countless heavenly beings. Jesus is worthy because all of heaven knows what earth so often forgets: the Lamb who was slain is worthy of the glory that belongs to God alonebecause He is God. Jesus is worthy because He is creations celebration (v. 13) The worship does not end with the millions of angels, the twenty-four elders, or the four living creatures. John hears more. He hears every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, declaring in worship: To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! What John witnesses is not universal admiration, but the worship of every creature directed to God and to the Lamb. The One who was rejected and despised by men is celebrated by creation. The One who was crucified and crushed outside the city is praised throughout the universe. Jesus is worthy because He is the Lamb before whom every creature will one day bow in worship. Jesus is worthy because He deserves everything (vv. 12-13) Jesus is worthy to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing that belong to the Lord God Almighty. Every creature appropriately joins the heavenly worship by declaring, To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! Heaven holds nothing back, and creation attributes to the Lamb what rightfully belongs to Yahweh alone. All power belongs to Him because He reigns. All wealth belongs to Him because all things are His. All wisdom belongs to Him because His ways are perfect. All might belongs to Him because He has conquered. All honor belongs to Him because He is exalted. All glory belongs to Him because He is God. All blessing belongs to Him because all praise is His due. Jesus is worthy because He embodies, in infinite measure, all that is good, glorious, powerful, beautiful, and praiseworthy. Jesus is worthy because He is the Amen of the Father (vv. 13-14) Jesus did not need to earn the praise He receives from the four living creatures, the twenty-four elders, the angels, and all creation; He is worthy because of who He is. In the same way the Father is unchanging, Jesus is unchanging, for Scripture testifies, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. 13:8). In response to the worship and praise Jesus receives as the One worthy to take and open the scroll, the four living creatures respond, Amen!a word that means, Truly, Let it be so, This is true. But do not misunderstand what they are doing. They are not only saying Amen to Jesus as the One who is worthy; they are saying Amen because He Himself is the Amen of God the Father. Jesus is the faithful and true witness, the One in whom every promise of God finds its fulfillment. As Paul writes, For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory (2 Cor. 1:20). Revelation 5 begins with the question, Who is worthy? But after the Lion who is the Lamb takes the scroll, it ends with heaven, earth, and every creature confessing through worship that He alone is worthy. There is nothing left to say but Amen, and nothing left to do but fall down and worship. Conclusion Jesus is worthy before the angels sing that He is.Jesus is worthy before creation celebrates that He is.Jesus is worthy before the elders fall down because of who He is.Jesus is worthy before you and I respond to all that He is! Jesus is worthy. Our worship does not make Him worthy.Our worship simply agrees with what is already true. The question is not whether Jesus is worthyheaven has already declared it, and creation will one day echo that truth. There will come a time when every knee will bow, every tongue will confess, and all creation will acknowledge what has always been true (Isa. 45:23; Phil. 2:9-10): the Lamb who was slain is worthy. The question I leave with you today is whether your heart, your obedience, your faith, your suffering, your worship, and every other part of your life will respond with Amen to the Lamb who is worthy. So, do not wait until every creature sings to join the song of heaven. Sing now. Trust Him now. Follow Him now and may Psalm 119:37 be your hearts cry: Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word (Ps. 119:37; BSB).

We often treat the term “Immanuel" as a seasonal word reserved for Christmas cards, but the concept of “God with us” is actually the fundamental characteristic of God from the first page of Scripture to the last. We began a new journey into Practicing Presence by looking at the three ways our Father moves toward us.First, He moves toward us when we hide. In Genesis 3, when humanity falls and hides in the trees, God doesn't stay on a distant mountain or wait for us to climb back up to Him. He enters the garden and asks, "Where are you?" Second, He moves toward us when we hurt. In Exodus, God tells Moses, "I have seen... I have heard... I know... and I have come down." Our God doesn't just offer sympathy from a distance; He descends into the "brick pits" of our lives. Finally, He moves toward us when we hunger. Like Moses in Exodus 33, we are invited to refuse "the gift without the Giver." We don't just want the Promised Land; we want the Presence. The Gospel isn't a story of us climbing up to God; it is the strange and beautiful story of a Father who has already come all the way down to walk with us and be present with us. Support the show

Life rarely moves in a straight line from problem to solution. In Exodus 17, both Moses and the Israelites face the same crisis in the wilderness, but their responses reveal two very different patterns. This message explores how the process between struggle and provision is often where God forms our trust, deepens our dependence, and transforms who we are becoming.

In Exodus 17, Joshua and the army of Israel are dependent upon the Lord for victory over their enemies. The way their victory comes? As Moses holds up his the rod in his hands, they take win the battle. And so it is in our lives. As our hands are held high, we win!The Bible is filled with stories of faithful men and women doing the impossible. They accomplished what the Lord instructed them to do even though it was humanly impossible. In studying these testimonies we discover powerful insights and spiritual principles that we can imitate so that we too can do the impossible! If you prayed the prayer of Salvation please fill out this form so that we can mail you a free gift!https://gospeltabernacle.breezechms.com/form/salvationIf you would like to check out all our resources, send a message, or sow a seed into the ministry work please visit:https://www.faithformygeneration.com

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. This week, we're learning an easy-to-remember Gospel presentation using the five fingers of our hand. Today, we'll focus on God. Picture your third finger – our great finger, representing the greatest being in all the universe, which we know to be God. Of the many aspects of God's character, we'll emphasize two: First, God is MERCIFUL and doesn't want to punish us. The Bible tells us that “God is love.” But the same Bible teaches us that God is JUST and He cannot tolerate our sin. In Exodus 34:7, God says, 'By no means will I clear the guilty.' This presents a problem for us so tomorrow we'll turn our attention to CHRIST. If you would like to learn more about how to share your faith, join us on Saturday, May 16th for an online Equip America. This free online evangelism training will give you the tools you need to start sharing your faith with confidence. For more information and to register, visit ShareLife.Today. That's ShareLife.Today.

What does it actually mean to draw near to God?In Exodus 24, everything changes. After delivering His people and giving the Ten Commandments, God doesn't just give instructions—He establishes a covenant, provides a mediator, and invites His people into His presence.This chapter reveals a powerful truth: following God is not just about being saved from something—it's about being brought near to Someone.In this message, we walk through:• Why we need a mediator to approach a holy God• How covenant is secured by blood—not just good intentions• The deeper meaning behind “the blood of the covenant”• The surprising moment where people see God and share a meal• How all of this points directly to Jesus and the GospelExodus 24 is not just an Old Testament moment—it's a preview of what Christ accomplishes for us. Through Jesus, we have a better mediator, a better covenant, and full access to God.The invitation is no longer “stay back.”In Christ, it is: draw near.

God has no problem talking about money because it is the primary means to reach the human heart. In Exodus, God calls for an offering to build the Tabernacle—a mobile dwelling place for His presence. This wasn't a call for funds; it was a call for a people to prioritize God at the very center of their lives. When the people responded, they gave so much that they had to be restrained. This sermon explores the spiritual reality of stewardship and the invitation to participate in God's work.Key Points1. Money as a Heart Diagnostic Jesus spoke about money and possessions in 1 in 10 verses of the Gospels because "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Spending habits reveal functional saviors and where trust truly lies. Giving is an act of worship that moves God from the periphery to the center of our lives.2. The Purpose of the Tabernacle The Tabernacle served as a visual aid of God's presence. Three terms define it:Tent: It was mobile, moving with the people.Dwelling: Its purpose was to house God's presence.Holy Place: It reflected the distinct, separate character of God.3. Principles of Biblical GivingGiving is First to God: We do not give to a church or a cause primarily, but to the Lord. His worthiness, not the recipient's, is the standard.Grace Fuels Generosity: The Israelites could give gold because they had "plundered" Egypt by God's grace. We are stewards, not owners, of what we have.Obedience Over Understanding: Moses didn't need to understand why God wanted "goat hair" to obey. We give what is commanded, trusting the "God math" that multiplies small offerings.Giving is a Heart Issue: Giving must be willing and "cheerful" (hilarious), not done under compulsion.4. The "Goat Hair" Principle Generosity is not an amount; it is a percentage of sacrifice. Everyone is invited into the game. Whether you have "onyx stones" or "goat hair," God doesn't need the gift—He wants the participant. Excelling in the grace of giving is for the whole body, not just a wealthy few.ConclusionWe are called to move from being "swarms of slaves" to a "congregation" that marches with God at the center. This requires sacrifice and worship. True generosity starts with recognizing that everything we have is a gift from the God who gave His all for us.Calls to ActionGet in the Game: If you aren't giving, start somewhere. Don't let the inability to give a "perfect" amount stop you from giving anything.Give First: Make giving a priority by setting it aside on the first day of the week rather than giving from the leftovers.Standard of Giving: As your income increases, ensure your percentage of giving grows alongside your standard of living. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Have you ever felt trapped—like there's no way forward and no way back? In Exodus 14, the Israelites stood at the edge of the Red Sea with Pharaoh's army closing in. Fear was everywhere… but so was God.

In Exodus 12:1–27, God meets a world under judgment with surprising grace by providing a way of salvation through the Passover lamb—a sacrifice whose blood turns away wrath and whose meal nourishes and unites His people. This “meal for the ages” reveals how God overcomes the deepest problem of sin: its penalty through atonement, its power through spiritual nourishment, and its isolating effects through restored fellowship. Yet the Passover was never the end of the story—it pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the true Lamb of God, whose blood fully and finally takes away sin. Through Him, we are not only rescued from judgment but invited into a life of satisfaction in God and communion with His people, anticipating the day when we will feast with Him forever in perfect harmony.

Wednesday April 29, 2026IV Week After EasterToday's episode centers on the necessity of God's presence, the integrity of spiritual leadership, and the true fulfillment of God's Word.In Exodus 33:1–23, Moses refuses to move forward without the Lord's presence. Though God promises to send an angel, Moses knows that what truly sets God's people apart is God Himself among them. His bold request—“Show me Your glory”—reveals a deep hunger for intimacy with God, and God responds with both nearness and mercy, allowing Moses to experience a glimpse of His glory.In 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12, Paul reflects on his ministry with honesty and humility. He reminds the church that he did not come with deceit or selfish ambition, but with sincerity, courage, and a heart like a nurturing parent. His goal was not to please people, but God, and to lead others into lives worthy of Him. It's a model of leadership marked by authenticity and care.Finally, in Matthew 5:17–20, Jesus Christ clarifies His mission—not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. He calls His followers to a deeper righteousness that goes beyond outward compliance to inward transformation, aligning the heart with God's intent.Together, these passages remind us: we must prioritize God's presence above all, lead and live with integrity, and pursue a righteousness that flows from hearts transformed by Christ.

What does real justice actually look like?In Exodus 21–23, God takes the foundation of the Ten Commandments and applies it to everyday life—showing His people how to live in a way that reflects His character. These laws aren't random or outdated. They reveal something deeper: who God is and how His people are meant to live in the world.In this message, we explore how God's justice:• Values every human life• Calls us to take responsibility for our actions• Defends the vulnerable and demands mercy• Is sustained by a life anchored in HimIn a world where justice is constantly redefined, Scripture reminds us that true justice isn't shaped by culture—it's rooted in the character of God.And ultimately, that character is fully revealed in Jesus.This isn't just about laws to follow—it's about becoming a people who reflect Him.

Tuesday April 28, 2026III Week After EasterToday's episode highlights the weight of sin, the witness of a transformed life, and the call to shine in a dark world.In Exodus 32:21–34, the aftermath of the golden calf reveals both accountability and intercession. Moses confronts Aaron and the people, exposing the seriousness of their sin, yet he also pleads with God on their behalf—even offering himself in their place. It's a powerful picture of both the cost of rebellion and the heart of a mediator who longs for restoration.In 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10, Paul celebrates a church whose faith is visible and contagious. Their work produced by faith, labor prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope have become known everywhere. They turned from idols to serve the living and true God, becoming an example of what genuine conversion looks like.Finally, in Matthew 5:11–16, Jesus Christ calls His followers to embrace both the cost and the calling of discipleship. Even in the face of opposition, they are blessed—and they are sent to be salt and light, preserving what is good and shining truth into darkness so that others may see and glorify God.Together, these passages remind us: sin is serious but intercession matters, a changed life becomes a powerful witness, and we are called to shine brightly for Christ in a world that desperately needs His light.

In Exodus 3, we see one of the most well-known Bible stories as God appears to Moses in the burning bush. In this interaction, we see God reveal Himself to Moses as a holy, eternal, and near God. He calls Moses to return to Egypt and be the instrument through which He will deliver His people from slavery. Even in Moses' fear and hesitation, God assures him of His presence and faithfulness.

Monday April 27, 2026IV Week After EasterToday's episode contrasts false worship with transformed living and the upside-down values of God's kingdom.In Exodus 32:1–20, while Moses is on the mountain, the people turn to a golden calf, exchanging the glory of God for something they can control. Their impatience leads to idolatry, and the result is both judgment and grief. It's a sobering reminder of how quickly hearts can drift when trust in God is replaced with the desire for visible substitutes.In Colossians 3:18–4:18, Paul brings faith into everyday life—marriages, families, and work. He calls believers to live under the lordship of Christ in every relationship, with integrity, humility, and purpose. Whatever we do, we do it for the Lord, reflecting a transformed life that flows from belonging to Him.Finally, in Matthew 5:1–10, Jesus Christ describes the kind of people who are truly blessed—the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, the pure in heart. These Beatitudes reveal a kingdom that values what the world often overlooks, promising that those who live this way will experience the fullness of God's favor.Together, these passages remind us: we must guard against idols that pull our hearts away, live out our faith in every area of life, and embrace the character of Christ as citizens of His kingdom.

When life gets harder instead of better, it's easy to wonder if God's plan is really working. In Exodus 9–11, we see that every plague, every delay, and every moment of suffering was not a setback—but part of God's intentional plan to rescue His people. This message walks through the surprising nature of God's plan: it includes suffering, requires patience, reveals His power, makes a distinction between His people and the world, and ultimately exceeds anything we could imagine. Most importantly, it points us to Jesus—the greater rescue—where God's judgment fell not on us, but on His Son. This sermon invites you to trust that even when life feels confusing or painful, God is working a better plan than you can see.

Thursday, April 23, 2026III Week After EasterToday's episode calls us to obedience, rootedness, and victory in the face of temptation.In Exodus 20:1–21, God gives the Ten Commandments, revealing His holy standard and His desire for a people who live in right relationship with Him and with one another. The scene is filled with awe and trembling, reminding us that these commands are not rules—they are a reflection of God's character and a pathway to life under His authority.In Colossians 1:24–2:7, Paul speaks of his labor and suffering to present believers mature in Christ. He urges the church to be rooted and built up in Jesus, established in the faith, and overflowing with gratitude. The Christian life isn't shallow—it's deeply grounded in the mystery of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.Finally, in Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus Christ faces temptation in the wilderness and overcomes it through unwavering trust in God's Word. Where others have failed, He stands firm—showing us that victory over temptation comes through dependence on God, not self-reliance.Together, these passages remind us: God calls us to live by His truth, to be deeply rooted in Christ, and to stand firm against temptation with the strength that comes from His Word.

The third stop in our names of God study brings us to Elohim, and it's actually where it all begins. Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” The Hebrew word used here for God is “Elohim”. This is how we meet God, and before he asks absolutely anything of us, he reveals who he is. Who is he? He is Elohim, meaning he is the Supreme One, the Mighty One, the Creator. The name Elohim tells us our God is all power and absolutely zero limitation. Nothing and no one is above him and everything begins with him. Nothing exists without the Creator. To understand our Elohim, look at his creation. Look at the magnificent universe and its perfect balance to sustain life. Look at the intricate details of life. Nothing is by accident, everything is the intentional thought and spoken word of Elohim, the Creator. But you know that, right? You know he created all of this and holds all of this, but do you realize, Elohim doesn't stop there. A creator doesn't create once and never create again. He continues to create. He continues to make things new … for you! Not only for you, but IN YOU. 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a NEW person. The old life is gone; a NEW LIFE has begun!” This is the work of Elohim, the Creator who is still creating new things in you. As long as you're alive, he's still creating in you. New things are growing and developing because of his continued work of creation in you. Question – Where do you need Elohim to create something new in you? God is working in you, and he's working all around you. Elohim can work in anything and everything because it was all his original work anyway. The one who created it can change it or redesign it in any way he wishes. He alone holds that power. Maybe what you need doesn't even exist right now. Do you honestly think that's a problem for Elohim, the Supreme One, the Mighty One, the Creator? Girl, he can create the solution for your problem. He can design the pathway through your impossible. He can make a brand new, never been seen before creation to meet your need. He is not limited to what has been before. He is not limited to what makes sense. He's not limited to what you know or what you understand. He can make a new cure. He can make a new way. He can make a new solution. Our God is a CREATOR. He creates things that have never existed before. Did you know you can call on him to create for you now? Think about this – when Moses and the Israelites stood before an impassable Red Sea with their enemies closing in from behind, there was no way. There were no solutions. This was hopeless. So Elohim, our God the Creator, created a new way that had never been seen or imagined before. He created a dry path through the Red Sea by splitting the waters and making them stand on their ends. And let me tell you something you need to know – If God can do that then for them, God can do something radically new for you now! Call on your Elohim. God, create a way for me. Maybe what you need is a new opportunity. You're at a dead end with no viable options and you feel desperate. You've looked for a different opportunity and found absolutely none. Well – LOOK AGAIN, Sis. For real, God can create a new opportunity for you that simply wasn't there before … but it can be now. In my journey of faith I've found this simple truth – God loves to show up for the one who is looking for him. Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:7, “Seek and you will find.” I believe Jesus really meant that and I believe Elohim can really back it up. If you look for him, you will find him … and you'll find him doing new things for you all the time! Creating ways where there were no ways before. Creating new opportunities where old opportunities spoiled. Creating new solutions to impossible problems and letting you stumble right into them as you seek his hand. Question – Where do you need Elohim to create something new for you? You can trust God's unlimited hand over your limitations. You can trust God's power over your problems. He can speak into existence absolutely ANYTHING NEEDED HERE. Elohim is the creator of all things, including YOU. Nothing in your life is beyond his power. He can create in you what you cannot create on your own. He can align for you in one day what you couldn't possibly make come together in a hundred lifetimes. Get a glimpse of how big your God, Elohim, really is … now know that anything you can dare to imagine is the tiniest proportion of who he really is and what he can really do. Elohim doesn't just create worlds with mountains and valleys, rivers and oceans, the sun and moon and stars – he creates moments – he creates solutions – he creates connections – he creates paths that lead to eternal destinations. Elohim creates abundance where there was lack, order where there was chaos, and life where there was death. In Exodus, we see God create manna out of absolutely nothing and make this dewy food substance just appear on the wilderness ground every morning for his people. It had never been there before and likely has never been there again since – but he made it new for the Israelites just when they needed it. This shows us Elohim doesn't need resources – HE CREATES THEM. Maybe you're standing here today empty handed feeling like you have nothing to even start with. Okay, that's not a problem for our God. He can create the resources you need. He can create the job. He can create the opportunity. He can create the connection. He can create the need and then allow YOU to be the one to meet the need in a perfect way. How many times in scripture do we see God create new life in a womb that was declared barren and broken? That's not a limitation for the Creator. He can create in impossible places and grow miracles. I'm literally watching him do that right now in one of my friend's lives. Elohim is still working! In 2 Chronicles 20, God gives a new battle plan for Jehoshaphat against a mighty army he didn't have a chance winning against. The new battle plan God gave was to go out and sing praises the next morning and this would send the enemy armies into a frenzy and fight against one another. As Jehoshaphat and his tiny army of men sang praises to the Lord, this massive army slaughtered each other until not a single enemy remained. I need a battle plan like that for some battles I'm facing. A new plan straight from Elohim! How about you? He creates solutions we would never think of, and even when they sound crazy, God's solutions will NOT FAIL! Elohim spoke a new identity over Gideon. In Judges 6 Gideon felt like the smallest nobody of a whole tribe of nobodies. But Elohim speaks a new identity into Gideon as a mighty warrior. That mighty warrior went on and did mighty things with his new identity. Question – Do you need Elohim to speak a new identity over you? Remember, he's already doing the work in you! Going back to 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a NEW person. The old life is gone; a NEW LIFE has begun!” Let him create a new identity in you and do a new work through you leading you to a radically new life! Elohim – our God the Creator is all power and zero limitation … and he's still creating today! Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

Wednesday April 22, 2026III Week After EasterToday's episode draws our attention to the holiness of God, the supremacy of Christ, and the affirmation of His mission. And a brief explanation of the difference between the Catholic and the Protestant Bible.In **Exodus 19:16–25**, God descends on Mount Sinai in thunder, lightning, fire, and smoke. The mountain trembles, boundaries are set, and the people are warned not to approach casually. It's a powerful reminder that God is not only near—He is holy, and His presence demands reverence and awe.In **Colossians 1:15–23**, Paul lifts our eyes to the greatness of Jesus. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, and the One through whom and for whom all things were made. He holds everything together and stands as the head of the church. Through His death, He reconciles us to God, making peace and presenting us holy and blameless.Finally, in **Matthew 3:13–17**, Jesus Christ is baptized, and heaven responds. The Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father's voice declares, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” It is a moment of divine affirmation, launching Jesus into His public ministry.Together, these passages remind us: God is holy and worthy of reverence, Jesus is supreme over all creation and our Savior, and in Him we see the fullness of God's plan revealed and affirmed.

In Exodus 19–20, God invites Israel into a covenant relationship built on trust, not transaction. Avram Shannon explores how this covenant was meant to shape Israel into “a kingdom of priests” and what that vision means for us today as we learn to trust God—before we even know what He will ask.

“Why did God call the Hebrews to slaughter the Canaanites?” This question opens a discussion on divine judgment and love, addressing complex themes in Scripture. Other topics include God’s love for all people, the Israelites’ understanding of judgment and purgatory, and the significance of wave offerings in Exodus and Leviticus. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:45 – Why did God call the Hebrews to slaughter the Canaanites? 18:11 – Is there anywhere in the bible that can lead us to believe that God loves all people in hell? 29:21 – Since the Israelites did not have a clear sense of what the afterlife was like, Do they have any written documentation of their understanding of the particular judgement, final judgement and purgatory? 40:51 – In Exodus and Leviticus they talk about doing a wave offering but don’t explain what that is. What is it? 48:16 – How do we show in the OT that the 3 days of Jesus were meant to be figurative not literal 3 days apart from the story of Jonah? 51:24 – Jesus Said I am the way, truth and life. Why do we have to believe that?

Lace up your shoes and head out for a walk, run, or workout as Aaron keeps you company. This isn't just a podcast you listen to—it's one you do. This is your invitation to bring your whole self—body, mind, and soul—into today's movement. Before you begin, take a moment to check in: How does your body feel? Is there tension? Ease? What about your emotions—are you feeling steady, excited, heavy? A Conversation on Leadership and Focus In today's episode, Aaron unpacks the tension between celebrity Christianity and true, faithful leadership. Somewhere along the way, leadership can shift from shepherding people to managing systems—focused on processes, scalability, and efficiency. But when care for people is replaced with performance, we miss the heart of what leadership is meant to be. In Exodus 18, Aaron shares one of the clearest models of leadership structure in the Old Testament. Moses receives wise counsel built on instruction from God. Leadership is never meant to replace dependence on God. Fix Your Eyes Sometimes, we miss out on Someone because we're too focused on something else. We don't come to the Bible just for answers or outcomes. We come to encounter God.