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Sermon NotesI. IntroductionJoseph Campbell (not a Christian, but a student of mythology/religion) observed:“What we are looking for is a way of experiencing the world that will open to us the transcendent...”Human beings are incurably spiritual—we seek transcendence.Some through traditional religions (Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam).Others through mindfulness, energy work, nature, etc.Two key points:Affirm the desire for transcendence—it is real and God-given.Learn to discern authentic transcendence from false or self-referential spirituality.II. The Text: Exodus 2:23–3:12Context: Moses in Midian, tending sheep near Horeb.Not seeking a spiritual encounter; God initiates it.Key Question: What can we learn about genuine transcendent encounters?Two themes: Person and Paradox.III. The PERSON Moses EncounteredThe Angel of the LORD (v. 2)More than just an angel → identified with God Himself.Possibly the pre-incarnate Christ (Word/Logos).Authentic TranscendenceEncounter with someone other than himself.Not self-discovery or inner potential—real personhood beyond Moses.God is personal, not impersonal force/energy.The Burning Bush SymbolismFire = light, warmth, purification, judgment.Bush not consumed → God is self-sustaining, absolute reality, source of all existence.Childlike question: “Who created God?” → answer: no one. He is the source.Authentic transcendence = encountering the self-existent God who draws near.IV. The PARADOX of God's PresenceGod Knows Moses by Name (v. 4)God is relational, loving, intimately aware of Moses' story.God's nature = love and relationship.But… God's Holiness Creates Distance (v. 5)“Do not come near; take off your sandals, for this is holy ground.”Holiness = God's otherness + moral purity.Human corruption (sin) incompatible with holiness.Illustration: fresh snow → pure → later becomes dirty slush.Result: God is both near and distant → paradox.Resolution of the ParadoxGod Himself provides the way for humans to approach.In Moses' case: humility (remove sandals).Later: OT sacrificial system.Ultimately: Jesus Christ.His cross removes sin barrier.Makes access to God's holy presence possible.Application: Spirit is HOLY; without Christ we would be consumed, with Christ we receive Him with joy.V. ConclusionWe are spiritual beings with souls that crave transcendence.Not every spirituality satisfies—self-focused versions fall short.At the burning bush, Moses encountered:Absolute reality.A personal God.Holy presence made accessible by God's provision.Our souls find satisfaction only in the Triune God—Father, Son, Spirit.Call: Don't settle for less than the real.Discussion Questions:How would you define transcendence? Have you had any experiences in your life that you would describe as transcendent?If, as the sermon suggests, genuine spirituality is not self-referential (simply connecting with more of yourself), is deeper self-knowledge still important? If so, where is it found? Is there a connection between encountering the real God and discovering the real self? How so?Read Exodus 3:3-4. Do you believe it is significant that God did not call to Moses until he turned aside to see the strange sight? Do you think God would have still spoken to Moses if he had not turned aside? How might this speak to the lack of encounters with God that many experience today? As you reflect on that, consider Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poem:Earth's crammed with heaven,And every common bush afire with God,But only he who sees, takes off his shoes,The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries,And daub their natural faces unaware.Read Exodus 3:7-12.  What was the ultimate purpose of Moses' encounter with God at the Burning Bush? What was God's purpose for revealing himself to Moses? Is there a link today between our personal encounters with God and a greater purpose like mission?Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Randy Forrester ().

Monday, 15 September 2025   He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Matthew 13:9   “The ‘having ears to hear,' he – hear!” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of the seed falling on the good earth and the abundance it provides. Having completed the parable, He next says, “The ‘having ears to hear,' he – hear!”   Jesus' words are the same as Matthew 11:15. It is an admonition to listen, understand, and pay attention, applying His words to their lives. In this case, He has instructed the people concerning soil and seed. What He says has value to the person sowing real seed.   This is how things work, and most people listening to Him, who planted the seed, would know this. Some people may never have thought the process through, just helping out on a farm or being young and unaware of how things worked. They could then say, “I heard that Rabbi speaking about sowing seed and I'll follow His advice.”   But Jesus' intent is not to teach about farming practices. The words were given as a parable, and the people would have known this. The problem is that when He says for them to hear, they may not have understood what He was telling them. In fact, in the giving of this parable as recorded in Luke, it says, “Then His disciples asked Him, saying, ‘What does this parable mean?'” (Luke 8:9).   To this day, people differ on the interpretation or intended audience for Jesus' words. Because this is so, having ears to hear may not be as easy as it seems.   Life application: Despite differing interpretations on parables, verses, intended audience for a given passage, etc., there is a proper and intended meaning for everything in Scripture. There are several important points that must be considered for everything that is recorded. The main point above all is considering the context.   A simple example of this is the Law of Moses. Who is the intended audience for adhering to the law? The context is stated right in the giving of the law and within the law itself. The law was given to Israel. Really, go check it out. Read Exodus 19 and 20, where the basis for the law was given, meaning the Ten Commandments.   After that, Israel is the intended audience throughout the entire time of the law. For example, go read Deuteronomy 5:1 and Jeremiah 2:4, among almost a billion other times that words of law are spoken. Israel alone is always the intended audience. Even Jesus addresses Israel directly, quoting the law, such as in Mark 12:29.   No other nation on the planet was given the law. No other nation was required to observe the law. And when Jesus died, it was in fulfillment of the law. Thus, in its fulfillment, it was ended. This is stated explicitly by Jesus Himself. It is also recorded in the epistles numerous times. So why do churches continue to tell people they have to tithe, not eat pork, or to observe the Sabbath?   These are points of law. The context tells us who the law was for.   To understand the meaning of a parable or who the intended audience is for it may not be readily apparent, but the matter will not be solved and solidified in your mind in a manner that matches Scripture unless you read and rightly apply Scripture.   It may be that you have an exceptional preacher or teacher who properly explains these things, but unless you also know the book, you can only assume what he says is correct. In the end, each of us is responsible for his or her doctrine. To place one's eternal soul in the hands of someone else's doctrine without verifying what they say is the height of stupidity.   If you go to any Jehovah's Witnesses meetings, they will tell you they trust the doctrine of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. And yet, what they teach is heretical and anathema to God. Imagine that. Over nine million people in the Jehovah's Witnesses are destined for eternal separation from God because they fail to accept the principle point of Scripture, that Jesus Christ is God.   Be discerning. Read the Bible, consider its context, and don't be led astray by people who have an agenda to control your life by controlling the doctrine of your faith.   Lord God, help us in our understanding of Your word. Open our eyes when we read it to find the truth as You present it. Please keep us away from false teachers and unsound teachings. Please lead us to a right understanding of it and to a closer walk with You. Amen.

Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: .Sermon NotesIntroductionIllustration: rise of genetic testing → search for ancestry & health.Studying Exodus is like doing “spiritual DNA testing” → roots of Christian identity & health.Aim: overview of Exodus → background + major themes.I. Exodus as Continuation of Genesis (1:1–7)Begins with “And…” → continuation, not a new story.Recap of Genesis: Abraham, covenant, Joseph in Egypt.Exodus picks up with Israel flourishing in Egypt (v.7).Problem: they are numerous, but not in the Promised Land; now enslaved.II. The Overarching Theme: Covenant RelationshipGod's actions in Exodus (plagues, Red Sea, Law, Tabernacle) flow from covenant.Definition of covenant:A relationship, based in grace.God commits himself fully.Calls for trusting, faithful obedience.Leads to blessing and flourishing.God remembers his covenant with Abraham (Ex. 2:24).III. Three Sub-Themes of ExodusDeliverance (ch. 1–18)God rescues Israel from slavery in Egypt.Freedom is not doing whatever we want, but serving God.Law (ch. 19–24)The 10 Commandments as a gift, not legalism.Law preserves freedom & teaches human flourishing.Presence (ch. 25–40)God dwells with his people in the Tabernacle.Not a distant God—he desires to be near.IV. Fulfillment in ChristCovenant: Jesus establishes the new covenant in his blood (Luke 22:20).Deliverance: Cross and Resurrection free us from sin, Satan, and death.Law: Jesus fulfills the Law and teaches true Kingdom living.Presence: Jesus “tabernacles” among us (John 1:14); the Spirit now dwells in believers.Discussion Questions:What's your general feeling about the Old Testament?How is a covenant different from other relationships?What's the difference between "freedom from" vs. "freedom for"? How does that apply to a relationship with God? Where do we see that in Exodus?How can you tell when God's Law is being misused or abused? What did Jesus think about God's Law?How do Jesus and the Holy Spirit fulfill the role of the Tabernacle?ResourcesIf you would like to dig deeper into Exodus, we recommend these resources:How to Read Exodus - a short, accessible overview with discussion questions  Bible-Study on Exodus - a 12-week Bible study with homework questionsBible Project Guide - videos, articles, and Q&A explaining ExodusExodus Commentary - a detailed explanations of each passage, perfect for deeper studyQuestions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Randy Forrester ().

Jehovah Rapha means the Lord God who heals. This Sunday, we will be exploring how God incorporated healing into God's creation, as well as the different ways humanity experiences God's divine healing. Group Questions:1. Read Exodus 15:22-26. Identify all the key players in this passage. What stands out to you regarding each of the key players' actions?2. Debate the statement that God wove healing into creation. At what point do you think the elements of healing were incorporated in the formation of the world?3. Can you recall a time of pain and suffering in your life? Have you healed from it? If so, how did you heal from it? Did you bury the emotions? In which ways did you not deal with it (denial, detachment, medicate)?4. Have you ever, or do you know someone who has experienced divine physical healing? Share the story!5. Read and discuss what Paul is saying in 1 Corinthians 15:42-57.

Of all the names we know for God, Yahweh is the only one by which he introduces himself. God is who he says he is! A compassionate, merciful God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, and willing to forgive.Group Questions1. What was the most outstanding thing you heard from the Sermon?2. After reading Exodus 34:5-7, which of God's characteristics is most applicable to your life?3. The Tetragrammaton is made up of four letters that, when pronounced, sound like breathing. Do you think people worship God just by breathing?4. After reading Exodus 20:7, what do you think it means to take God's name in vain?5. Read Exodus 34:8-9 and discuss Moses' prayer.6. Who is God for you?

The awareness that he was intimately known and loved by God created within Moses a desire to more intimately know God, love God, and walk in His ways! I often think of life and relationships as on a spiral. We can either be moving upward on the spiral, toward greater wisdom and maturity and health in life; and toward greater love and intimacy in our relationships; or, we can be spiraling downward - away from wisdom, health, maturity, intimacy and love. In this episode of Quiet on Purpose, we'll explore God's invitation to us through this prayer of Moses. Listen in!Read Exodus 33:12-13 hereQuestions from today's episode: How great is my awareness of God's love and favor toward me on a daily basis? Do I struggle to see it, or to believe it? Can I say with honesty that I long to know God more, to know His ways and to grow in His likeness? Is there an invitation from God in this scripture that He is highlighting for me today?

This month of supernatural provision is a month of manna being rained down from heaven. God is multiplying everything. It is a month of fruitfulness. Remember Jesus is the firstfruit who resurrected on Nisan 17 and we are the sons and daughters that come from Him. We are His multiplication. He broke the power of sin , death , and grave to release us from lack and deliver us into wholeness, fruitfulness & multiplication.This month we see a shift as the curse was broken at Jesus death, burial and resurrection , we are now in a garden that is full and complete. A place where we shift our mindset off of gain but instead to receive.In Exodus 16 the Israelites had to receive just what God gave while they were in the wilderness and He gave manna which is the bread of life ! Manna means “What is it” and it was delivered from the realms of life, it was pure, holy, tasted sweet like honey crackers, it was undefiled, and it was the fullness of Jesus. If you can be trained by God this month to subdue your flesh as he asked them to do on Shabbat you will enter a place where He will be your all.Read Exodus 16:27 -30 In this place everything, becomes easy and no struggle to gain. You live in a realm of faith where you know it's coming ! All that you need in every situation will be there. This is the identity He is trying to establish with the Israelites in the wilderness.It's like He's saying “Chill out - I've got this - stop trying to control it or manipulate it. That doesn't work in my garden. ” In His garden or heavenly places we steward in faith, this is a place where we ultimately know He has control over what belongs to Him and we're just helping Him tend it or till it. We are not really stopping anything or starting anything - we're simply in agreement with Him! We're in agreement with what He says and we obey Him from this place !Remember from 1 Samuel 5:22, ““Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,and to hearken than the fat of rams. “Read Deuteronomy 8 :3 Manna is the Word made manifest as Jesus was the Word made manifestWhen the Israelites ate manna they ate the Word. They partook of the completeness and wholeness of nothing missing or broken in Him!What is He saying to you this month ? Just do it ! I'll be there and I'll provide! Step out on faith !Read 1 Corinthians 15:20 We are the fruit of the first born Jesus and we are the evidence that His resurrection was complete!As we prepare for Feast of Shavuot or Pentecost , God is asking us to present ourselves as living sacrifices or fruit unto Him! He is multiplying and bringing order this month.Start the Month of Iyar with a copy of Dr Candice new book “365 Prophetic Revelations from Hebrew Calender”- go to www.Candice Smithyman.comhttps://amzn.to/4aQYoR0Classes START NEXT WEEK- Get signed up Now! - Join DREAM MENTORS and BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH!Do you want to be trained as good disciples or biblical life coach ? Do you need to experience transformation in your souls so you can be the best God is calling you to be. Go to www.dreammentors.orgFREE Zoom CALL with Dr Candice - It's time now to sign up for our next Ascension class and join Dr. Candice's Glory Road Community!Maximize Your Prophetic Potential monthly class is Wednesday April 30 at 10 am and 6 pm EST. Next one after that is Monday May 12 at 10 am and 6 pm EST. You can choose which one. Sign Up here —http://bit.ly/4gfRKXm

Passage: Exodus 34:5-7Sermon Notes:· Rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again: Rejoice! - Philippians 4:4· Admit we are powerless.· God is greater than us and he can restore us to sanity.· Sanity is a soundness of mind, a correct understanding of reality.· What kind of God is God, and can he help me?· We doubt God has the power· We doubt God is good.· We doubt God exists.· We doubt God intervenes.· We doubt people can change.· Sheldon Vanauken – The best argument of Christianity is Christians: their joy, their certainty, their completeness. But the strongest argument against Christians is also Christians – when they are somber and joyless, when they are self-righteous and smug…; when they are narrow and repressive…· We doubt religion.· Exodus 34:5 – And the LORD came down in a cloud to be there (with Moses). He called out with the name of the LORD.· He wants to be with us.· God gets you.· Exodus 34:6 – The LORD passed in front of him and called out, “The LORD, the LORD is a compassionate and gracious God…· God is compassionate.· God is gracious.· “…long to anger and having much love and truth.”· Exodus 34:7 – “… a guardian of love for thousands, lifter of guilt and transgressions and sins. The unpunished ones are not unpunished. He pays attention to the sins of the fathers, upon their sons, and upon their sons' sons, to the third and fourth generations.· God is compassionate, gracious, long fused, with much love and truth, a guardian of love, a lifter of guilt and sin, and he pays attention to you and your family.· Do you know this God?· Anxious attachment· Avoidant attachment· Secure attachment.· What kind of attachment do you have with God?· Ask God for good enough faith.· Heavenly Father, give me good enough faith to take my next step.· Don't let the “but” win.· Lisa Terkeurst – God is bigger than your ‘but.' (one t)· “But I,” or “but God.”LIFE Group Discussion QuestionsOpener: Think about God thinking about you. What is the first word that comes to your mind?1. Read Exodus 34:52. When in your life have you felt God draw near?3. Read Exodus 34:6-74. How have you experienced God's compassion?5. How would you explain grace to someone who is not a follower of Jesus?6. Think times in the Bible when God was slow to anger.7. God is described as having much love and truth. Notice the two are paired. Why do you think this is?8. God lifts transgressions, sins and guilt. What best helps you feel the lifting of these burdens from your soul?9. God does pay attention to sin and sin patterns. What sin patterns a present in your family? How might God help you break these patterns.

The Month of Iyar begins tonite at sundown and is the second month on the Hebrew religious calender. It represents supernatural provision ! This is the month where the Israelites started their journey from Egypt into the Promised Land! This is a time of supernatural manna falling from heaven amongst other blessings to cover your need. You can read this in Exodus 16.This is also a transition time between Passover and Pentecost and God will be igniting your purpose and destiny! He will transition you into places of frustration about your destiny so you will become more acquainted with His call on your life! You will have certain desires ignited and others suppressed as He'll positions you for Feast of Shavuot on June 1 (or Pentecost ).In this month of supernatural provision the Israelites were in a period of healing and restoration. The trauma of Egypt was in their souls so God restored them to a relationship with Him and His commandments. God will use this time to heal you and stretch you to know your value to Him!It is a time of Counting the Omer of your blessings everyday in remembrance of Gods love and affection towards you. As He strengthens this relationship He will also begin to assure you of who you are in Him in identity and purpose in the earth.Read Exodus 16:15-18 God is building trust in your life that He will provide so you can obey Him and follow Him!This trust is established as Jesus reconciled us to relationship with Father! As we learn to live the ascension life we can remain daily always in supernatural provision!In John 20 :15-17 ,”Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. “It is being revealed in Exodus and John how we can step into this month of Iyar realizing God is our Father who provides and Jesus made the way!Start the Month of Iyar with a copy of Dr Candice new book “365 Prophetic Revelations from Hebrew Calender”- go to www.Candice Smithyman.comhttps://amzn.to/4aQYoR0Learn to live in SuperAbundance- Join DREAM MENTORS and BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH!Do you want to be trained as good disciples or biblical life coach ? Do you need to experience transformation in your souls so you can be the best God is calling you to be. Go to www.dreammentors.orgFREE Zoom CALL with Dr Candice - It's time now to sign up for our next Ascension class and join Dr. Candice's Glory Road Community!Maximize Your Prophetic Potential monthly class is Wednesday April 30 at 10 am and 6 pm EST. Next one after that is Monday May 12 at 10 am and 6 pm EST. You can choose which one. Sign Up here —http://bit.ly/4gfRKXm

The Prophetic word for this week is that we have entered a test to prove our faith this month. God is saying you will have some challenges and test the next few weeks just as Israelites did. God says, “ Do not go backward”. God says, “ I have changed you and prepared your heart to begin to live out the destiny on your life and realize the promised land I have called you too.” But we will face some tough challenges and you will want to abandon your faith and belief in the goodness of God during this time. Fear will come and you will want to run backward.You will try and use past strategies to protect yourselves. God says, “No, only do what I showed you to do. “ Don't use past strategy at this time, just believe in my goodness and go forward. “ God will bring you through this. These decisions will be about relationship, money, security, finances, etc. The tactics will be unfair but God will come through for you if you remain and hold your peace.We are now into the first month of the Hebrew religious calendar year, it is the Month of Nisan and started Saturday March 29. It is the month in which God spoke to Moses and said in Exodus 12:1-2,Use what your soul has grown in, don't go backward and serve Egypt again in our souls. There are no graves there, so you can't go back.(Read) Exodus 14:11,(Read) Exodus 14:13-14, Dates for you to know in Nisan:We also like the Israelites have been catapulted from the bondage of Egypt and we are headed into our new Promised Land of this year of 2025. The Feast of Passover begins on 14th of Nisan which will be Saturday April 12 at night. This is the night that Jesus our Passover Lamb was killed. This is from Exodus 12, you can read it all.The day Jesus will have resurrected is Nisan 17 or Tuesday April 15. The Gregorian day of Easter celebration on Sunday April 20, is not resurrection Sunday, neither is Sunday April 13 (that is still Passover). Sunday is a day that Constantine and the Council of Nicea decided was Resurrection Sunday but to call it Easter.These are dates for your convenience in understanding the integration of the Gregorian and Hebrew calenders this year. Get a copy of the book so you can walk through the entire Feast of Passover this Year with me.Time for Fasting, Prayer and Giving:We are getting ourselves ready for fasting, praying, and giving. Begin to seek the Lord on your Passover offering according to Deuteronomy 16;16-17, “ Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the Lord empty:Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee.”Start the brand new Hebrew religious calender year off right on Saturday March 29 with a copy of Dr Candice new book “365 Prophetic Revelations from Hebrew Calender”- go to www.Candice Smithyman.comhttps://amzn.to/4aQYoR0Walk Out Your Promotion- Join DREAM MENTORS and BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH!Do you want to be trained as good disciples or biblical life coach ? Do you need to experience transformation in your souls so you can be the best God is calling you to be. Go to www.dreammentors.orgFREE Zoom CALL with Dr Candice - It's time now to sign up for our next Ascension class and join Dr. Candice's Glory Road Community!

Why are some people healed and some are not? How does God heal us? Do we have any responsibility for our own health? Rabbi Schneider shares that Yahweh Ropheka means that He is the Lord Your Healer. Don't let what we don't understand get in the way of what God has said to us. Jesus sent disciples to preach, heal, and drive out demons. This mission is ongoing and has not stopped. We can trust in God to keep us healthy even as we age because the Healer is within us healing and sustaining us. Understand the principle that God cares about us. When we disregard and act irresponsibly with our bodies, we are not walking in the way of the LORD. Learn how to trust God for your health because He is Yahweh Ropheka. Read: Exodus 15:26 If you will walk in my ways...   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

This Sunday, we will be working through a difficult section of Mark's gospel. There are several ways that this text can be misinterpreted or applied wrongly. It will be a challenge to navigate all these issues within a 35 minute sermon, so I would encourage you to read Mark 2:23-3:6 several times before Sunday. We will use a very simple outline to work through this account. Over the last several weeks, Jesus has demonstrated His authority to bring the Kingdom of God which He preached. He healed sickness, cast out demons, claimed authority to forgive sin, and compared himself to the bridegroom who has come for His bride. We have also seen the religious leaders increasingly oppose and confront Jesus. They doubt His authority to forgive sins, question his company of tax collectors and sinners, and call out His view on ritual fasting. Mark 2:23-3:6 shows the Pharisees challenge Jesus for breaking the Sabbath. First, they question His disciples picking and eating grain on the Sabbath day. To them, this amounted to reaping and threshing (doing work on the day God commanded for rest). Then, their hearts stand ready to accuse Him if he heals a man on the Sabbath. There are several ways we might go off the rails in interpreting and applying this passage. The most common is to deny that God fourth commandment still applies today. It certainly does. There are 10 commandments not 9. Jesus does not deny the creation ordinance of a sabbath rest. Yet, the Sabbath is not the legalistic, burdensome, & rule-filled reality that the Pharisees made it either. The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath (2:27). In the Christian life, we must keep all of God's word in balance and stay out of the ditches. Foundationally, the Pharisees' nit picking confrontations with Jesus were not because He kept company with sinners, didn't require fasting, or was neglecting the Sabbath. The real problem was their hard heartedness (3:5). The religious leaders knew that their view and teaching on God's salvation was fundamentally different than Jesus preaching on the Kingdom of God. Their view of legal obedience earning righteousness is not compatible with Jesus' call for sinners to come to Him in faith. Because of this, their hearts were hard to Jesus' identity and His call to repentance and faith. To receive Jesus would be to deny their teaching, their worldview, and their own righteousness. They would not do that. So, at the end of this passage, Jesus using the healing of a man's hand to expose their hearts and Mark 3:6 says began seeking how they might destroy Him. From this point, Jesus is headed to the cross as their hearts grow harder to His call. It is easy to veer off into topical expositions of the Sabbath and legal technicalities (some of which we will do) but this text shows Jesus authority as the Son of Man to rightly interpret the word (for He is the author) and call the most religious of sinners to salvation in Him. READ Exodus 20:8-11 for God's sabbath command I. Jesus is Confronted With the Law (2:23-24) II. Jesus Cites Precedent From Scripture (2:25-26) III. Jesus is Lord Of The Sabbath (2:27-28) IV. Jesus Reveals The True Problem (3:1-6)

Joshua 5:13-6:27 | Ben Potloff | This week we have a familiar story of Joshua leading the Israelites against the fortified city of Jericho. They had just miraculously crossed over the Jordan river, set themselves apart by circumcising all the men, and now Joshua experiences a conversation with God. At this point Joshua is clearly set apart for the task of leading Israel against the city of Jericho. This is an impossible task done in an improbable way. God gave Joshua instructions to take the city, however not by force, but through obedience.MAIN IDEAVictory belongs to the Lord. OUTLINEI. The Lord fights for his people and promises complete victory (5:13-6:5)II. God's people are to respond to His promises with obedience (6:6-21)III. Those promised salvation by faith will surely receive it (6:22-27)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. The baton or mantle of Moses was passed to Joshua. Moses, the man who had faced Pharaoh, who had led the nation across the red sea, who had struck the ground and water came forth, who led the nation day after day, the man who was known as a friend of God, and now it was Joshua's turn to take over. What do you think Joshua felt at this point? A bit daunting? Discuss a time you had big shoes to fill—what did you do? What would you have done differently?2. In Joshua 5:13-15 Joshua was approached by a mysterious man with a drawn sword. What did Joshua ask the man? What was the man's reply? What did the man command Joshua to do? Who also was commanded to take off his sandals? Thinking about these two encounters with God—how can that change our perspective on how we live?3. Have you ever noticed that Joshua never asks, “Why God?” Do we ever require a “why” to be answered before obeying? Read 1 Samuel 15:22. What do you think God means by saying, “To obey is better than sacrifice”? What does that look like for us today?4. Read Joshua 6:8-10, 15-16. This chapter references the number “7” fourteen times. There are so many places in the Bible where numbers are significant. Where are other times we see the number seven referenced in the Bible? Bonus: Read Revelation 8.5. Read Joshua 2:15-18 and 6:22-25. Who was Rahab? What was the agreement the spies of Israel had with Rahab? What was the indicator for the Israelite army to identify Rahab and her family at the time of the attack? Does the color of the cord displayed in the window have any significance? Read Exodus 12:13. What similarities do you see to the first Passover?

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Discussion Questions:Read Exodus 11. What stood out to you?2. What practical/historical fact did you learn?3. What was the most profound parallel/metaphor/theme to you today?4. Pastor Katy talked about how Pharaoh wanted to build cities and temples in his likeness so that people would remember his name throughout history, but that nowhere in the book of Exodus do we actually get Pharaoh's name, instead we see the names of God's people and are reminded that Jesus' name is the only one that will be remembered. So, what is one thing in your life that you've given a name to that doesn't deserve one, and how can the deliverance of Jesus replace that for you today?

Exodus stands as a foundational book of the Bible, exploring themes of deliverance, covenants, and God's presence among His people. In this special bonus episode, Pastor Clayton Keenon is joined by Dr. Carmen Imes, a scholar and author, to provide insights into the rich and transformative lessons found within Exodus. This conversation offers an engaging … Continue reading "Bible Savvy Podcast | S5 Bonus Episode: How to Read Exodus"

Big Idea: God teaches us to trust through the testing of our faith. 1. The test of Bitter Water: Do you listen to God? 2. The test of daily provision: Do you need God? 3. The test of the impossible: Do you believe in God? Discussion Questions: 1. Read Exodus 15:24–26. How did the Israelites respond to the bitter water and how did God instruct Moses to solve the problem? In verse 26, God promises healing if the people “diligently listen” to Him. What does it mean to listen to God diligently? 2. Read Exodus 16:4–5. God promises daily manna and instructs the Israelites to gather only what they need each day. What areas of your life demonstrate your reliance on God's daily provision? How can you grow in remembering his provision and trusting in it? 3. The Israelites quarreled with Moses about the lack of water. What does their complaint reveal about their trust in God? 4. Looking at Exodus 15:22–17:7 as a whole, what patterns do you see in how the Israelites responded to each test? What do you think God is teaching them? How might you respond in faith and trust God more fully in your life?

Our final sermon in Exodus, we see the conclusion of this story as well as hinting at the next as we ponder the Gospel in the Old Testament. Read Exodus 40 and thanks for listening. 

Our largest chunk yet, we take 5 chapters all at once, primarily because there is so much repetition here from earlier. But why such repetition? Read Exodus 35-39 and thanks for listening. 

God restores the Mosaic Covenant after the Golden Calf because of who he is, and there is also a slightly humorous mistranslation. Read Exodus 34 and thanks for listening.

- How would you describe your pace of life right now - fast, slow, or right where you'd like it to be? What appeals to you about living slowly?  - We're told that Sabbath is about stopping. What keeps you from stopping? How does stopping honor God?  - Describe what rest feels like. What sorts of practices in your life bring about true rest? How does Genesis 2:3 create a model of rest for us?  - Does joy play a role in your faith? Describe what that is like. If not, what makes it challenging for you to experience joy in your faith? - Read Exodus 20:8-11. What might it mean for Sabbath to be a “holy” day? Why does God care so much about the Sabbath day? - Can you see yourself practicing Sabbath? If so, what is your plan? If not, what is standing in your way?

While the Golden Calf is very well known, some of the aftermath is less discussed, particularly the importance of the presence of God. Read Exodus 33 and thanks for listening!

Right there with the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea, the Golden Calf is one of the most iconic moments in Exodus, but it is less often seen in the full context of the story of redemption up to this point. Read Exodus 32 and thanks for listening! 

Another large section, we look at the instructions for the priesthood in the Mosaic covenant and again contemplate what this tells us about Jesus and who we are meant to be. Read Exodus 28-31 and see you Sunday. 

In this message, Noel Jesse Hakenen reflects on the struggle many of us face when trying to hear from God. Drawing from Exodus 6, he explores why it can feel difficult to connect with God, even when we believe in His power and presence. Noel highlights the internal brokenness and external circumstances that often block us from hearing God's voice and how we tend to rely on ourselves instead of trusting in Him. He emphasizes that only through Jesus can we find redemption, healing, and a restored relationship with God.Read: Exodus 6:2-7:7Subscribe to AfterWords on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a copy of the Exodus JournalVisit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

Three chapters this week, we look at the blueprints for the tabernacle and ponder God's instructions for his dwelling place among his people. Read Exodus 25-27 and see you Sunday.

Having looked at the Covenant and Law, we now arrive at its ratification, and hopefully see some New Testament parallels. Read Exodus 24 and thanks for listening! 

We speed up again and take the whole Book of the Covenant in one go, trying to understand the forest even if we miss a few trees along the way. Read Exodus 21-23 and thanks for listening!

Read Exodus 34: 5-9.1. What does the word “mercy” mean to you?2. Can you think of some ways others have shown mercy to you in thepast? How have you shown mercy to others? How has God shownmercy to you?3. Read John 8: 1-11 about the woman caught in adultery. How is thisan example of mercy?4. Pastor Mick talked about how we often want mercy for ourselves,but justice for others. What did he mean by that? Have you everfelt that way?5. Read Micah 6: 8. What does the Lord require? What does it looklike to live this way? Is it easy to “seek justice” and “love mercy” atthe same time? Why/why not?6. If we are made in God's image, why is it so hard to live in accordancewith Micah 6: 8?7. Read Ephesians 2: 1-10. What do the first three verses tell usabout ourselves? What does the rest of the passage tell us aboutGod's mercy?8. What does it mean to be “God's handiwork” in Ephesians 2: 10?How does this verse relate to Philippian 1: 6 and 2 Corinthians 5: 17?9. Read Matthew 5: 7 and James 2: 13. What do these verses teachus about the importance of mercy?Prayer for the Week:Almighty God, we are so thankful for your mercy. We confess that toooften we follow the ways of the world rather than your ways, by naturedeserving of wrath and being dead in our sin. But through your richmercy, you have made us alive in Christ. Indeed, we are new creationsin Christ, your handiwork which you are bringing to completion in eachand every one of us through the transforming power of your Holy Spirit.Help us to be all that you created us to be. Inspire and empower us totruly seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, O God. Wepray all of this in the strong name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with youand the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.

We finish the Decalogue this week with the horizontal commandments and seek to understand what they reveal about humanity. Read Exodus 20:12-26 and thanks for listening. 

Read Exodus 19: 16-20.1. The word “holy” most literally means “set apart” or “separate.”In what ways is God holy? In what ways are you called to be holy?2. What is significant about the opening phrase of this passage,“On the morning of the third day”? What is significant about thenumber 3? Where else do we see “3” show up in key Biblicalpassages?3. In what ways does today's passage describe God's “HolyRevelation”?4. What does the word “theophany” mean? How does this passagedescribe a theophany and why is it important?5. How does this passage describe God's “Holy Presence”?6. How does God's “Holy Presence” affect the way we see and respondto situations? How can God's “Holy Presence” help us overcomefear?7. Read the last sentence of Matthew 28: 20 and 1 Corinthians 6: 19.What do these verses promise us regarding God's “Holy Presence”?8. How does God's “Holy Presence” lead us to “Holy Living”? Whatdoes “Holy Living” look like?9. Pastor Mick described a “Circle of Grace,” in which Holy Revelation-> Holy Presence -> Holy Living. What do you think about that?Have you experienced this in your own life?10. In what ways does this “Circle of Grace” represent the way Goddraws us in and sends us out? How has God drawn you in? Howhas God sent you out?Prayer for the Week:Almighty God, we know that your heart is holy. In you there is no sin,evil or darkness. God, we ask that you transform our hearts to be morelike your heart. Set us apart from worldly living. Draw us into yourpresence and send us out into the world as holy and living sacrifices,that we might be your answer to someone else's prayer. Use us asagents of change and transformation in this hurting and broken world.Help us to live the abundant life Jesus offers and empower us to helpothers do the same. We pray all of this in the strong name of Jesus, wholives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.Amen.

Finding Hope: Glimpses Of Glory #RTTBROS #Nightlight Glimpses of Glory - Embracing Transcendent Moments "And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." - Matthew 17:1-2 (KJV) In the midst of life's daily grind, God graciously grants us moments that transcend our earthly experience - instants when we feel fully alive and connected to the divine. These are the mountaintop experiences that offer us a glimpse of glory and remind us of the greater reality beyond our sin-cursed world. Reflection The Bible is replete with accounts of transcendent moments. Moses' face shone after encountering God on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:29-35). Isaiah was transformed by his vision of God's throne room (Isaiah 6:1-8). Peter, James, and John witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus, a moment so glorious that Peter wanted to build tabernacles and stay there (Matthew 17:1-8). These mountaintop experiences, as the old-timers called them, are precious gifts from God. They might be grand, like witnessing a miracle, or intimate, like the moment you said "I do" to your spouse or first gazed into your newborn's eyes. In these instants, time seems to stand still. It's as if God has lifted you into the heavens, allowing you to see beyond the veil of our fallen world and catch a glimpse of His glory. While we can't live continuously in these heightened states - after all, even Elijah had to come down from Mount Carmel - we can cherish and draw strength from these moments. As Peter reflected years later on his experience of the transfiguration, these memories can become "a light that shineth in a dark place" (2 Peter 1:19, KJV), sustaining us through life's valleys. Moreover, these transcendent moments serve as signposts, pointing us toward our ultimate destiny. As Paul reminds us, "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known" (1 Corinthians 13:12, KJV). Each glimpse of glory whets our appetite for the day when we shall see God face to face. Application 1. Recognize Transcendent Moments: Be attentive to those special instances when you feel particularly close to God or fully alive. They may come in nature, in worship, in relationships, or in unexpected places. 2. Record These Experiences: Keep a journal of your mountaintop moments. Write down the details while they're fresh in your memory. 3. Reflect and Relive: In times of discouragement, purposefully recall these transcendent experiences. Let the memory of God's nearness in those moments encourage you. 4. Share Your Experiences: Tell others about your glimpses of glory. Your testimony can encourage fellow believers and witness to non-believers. 5. Cultivate Anticipation: Look forward to future transcendent moments, knowing that God delights in revealing Himself to His children. Dig Deeper 1. Read Exodus 33:18-23. What does Moses' request to see God's glory teach us about the human longing for transcendent experiences? 2. Reflect on Acts 7:54-56. How did Stephen's vision of Christ sustain him in his moment of greatest trial? 3. Consider Revelation 1:9-18. How does John's encounter with the glorified Christ on Patmos compare with your own experiences of God's presence? 4. Think of a transcendent moment in your own life. How did it impact your faith and your view of God?

Pastor Noel teaches from Exodus 1:1 - 2:10, walking through the the beginning of the Book of Exodus, which emphasizes the importance of names. As he delves into the story of Moses, Noel reflects on how God's plans unfold in unexpected ways and the significance of trusting in His timing, reminding us that God knows our names and keeps His promises, even when we feel forgotten.Read Exodus 1:1 - 2:10Subscribe to AfterWords on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a copy of the Exodus JournalVisit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

Good morning my friend! This “By my name JEHOVAH was I not known. (Read Exodus 6:2-3)." is the Thursday truth class, just before I headed out to Superior, Colorado to preach and minister. God bless you!—JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

We take one command and one command only this week, the much disputed Sabbath command and try to understand the different Christian applications and why they disagree. Read Exodus 20:8-11 and thanks for listening!

Finding Hope: Stillness #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Sacred Art of Being Still "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." - Psalm 46:10 (KJV) In our fast-paced world, filled with constant noise and distraction, God extends a profound invitation: to be still and know Him. This stillness is not mere inactivity, but a deliberate posture of heart and mind that allows us to experience God's presence in each moment. Let's explore how we can cultivate this sacred stillness in our daily lives. Reflection The practice of being still before God is a powerful antidote to the anxiety and restlessness that often plague our souls. We are often "crucified between two thieves" - the guilt and regrets of the past, and the fears and worries about the future. Yet God calls us to a different way of living - fully present in each moment, aware of His constant presence. The Psalmist declares, "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24, KJV). This verse isn't just about occasional celebration, but a daily practice of recognizing God's handiwork in every moment. When we cultivate this awareness, we begin to see each day, each hour, as crowned with God's presence. God desires to walk with us, much like He did with Adam in the cool of the day in Eden (Genesis 3:8). He wants to teach us to experience fully each blessing and gift He sends our way. From the grandeur of a sunset over the ocean to the quiet beauty of a star-strewn night sky, from the majesty of mountains to the delicate intricacy of a flower - all of creation calls us to pause, to observe, and to stand in awe of our Creator. This practice of stillness and presence is not just about appreciating nature. It's about cultivating a constant awareness of God's presence in every aspect of our lives. It's about learning to lean on Him in quiet trust, moment by moment, regardless of our circumstances. Application 1. Practice Daily Stillness*: Set aside time each day for silent reflection and prayer. Start with just a few minutes and gradually increase the duration. 2. Mindful Observation: Take a "wonder walk" each day. Observe nature closely, looking for signs of God's creativity and care. 3. Present Moment Awareness: When you find your mind drifting to past regrets or future worries, gently bring your focus back to the present moment. Remind yourself of God's presence right here, right now. 4. Gratitude Pauses: Several times throughout the day, pause to thank God for something in your immediate environment or experience. 5. Scripture Meditation: Choose a short verse (like Psalm 46:10) to meditate on throughout the day. Let it remind you to be still and aware of God's presence. Prayer Heavenly Father, in the busyness and noise of our lives, teach us the sacred art of being still. Help us to quiet our hearts and minds, that we might sense Your presence in each moment. Free us from the tyranny of past regrets and future anxieties, and grant us the grace to live fully in the present, where You dwell. Open our eyes to see the daily gifts of Your creation, and open our hearts to receive Your constant love. May our lives be a testimony to Your presence, as we learn to be still and know that You are God. In Jesus' name, Amen. Dig Deeper 1. Read Exodus 14:13-14. How does Moses' instruction to the Israelites relate to the concept of being still and trusting God? 2. Reflect on 1 Kings 19:11-13. What does Elijah's experience teach us about how God often speaks to us? 3. Consider Matthew 6:25-34. How does Jesus' teaching about worry relate to the practice of being present in each moment? 4. Think of a time when you felt especially aware of God's presence. What were the circumstances? How can you cultivate more of those moments in your daily life? 5. In what areas of your life do you find it most challenging to "be still"? How might you invite God's presence into those areas?

We slow down as we discuss the first three of the Ten Commandments and explore how they reveal who God is and who we should be. Read Exodus 20:1-7 and thanks for listening. 

God shows himself at Mt. Sinai and the covenant relationship with Israel changes before the Law begins in earnest. Read Exodus 19 and thanks for listening.

Israel's journey continues in the wilderness as they approach Sinai and face additional challenges. Read Exodus 17:8-18:27 and thanks for listening!

We continue the journey in the wilderness, as well as the murmuring and God's faithfulness. Read Exodus 16-17:7 and thanks for asking. 

Read Exodus 6:1-3 verse 3 ( and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-mack9/support

We turn back to the Old Testament and the Exodus story, but pick up where we left off, after most of the famous stuff has already happened. So what are the rest of these chapters for? Read Exodus 15 and thanks for listening. 

Nobody likes a participation trophy. Why? Because it diminishes success and elevates failure. This week we look at the “Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.” We come face to face with our desire to earn God's favor versus his generous heart to give graciously.OutlineI. SetupII. The Heart of ManIII. The Heart of GodQuestions1. What are your feelings about participation trophies? Examine why you have those thoughts?2. Is this parable meant to describe how businesses ought to pay employees? Why or why not? What is the main point of the parable?3. Read Exodus 15 and Exodus 16. As you examine your own heart, what ways do you see grumbling? Why is that and in what ways does it affect your relationship with Christ?4. Have you ever been envious of God's work in someone else's life? Why was that?5. Reflect on God's character in this parable. What words would you use to describe him? What is one practice this week that you will be intentional about to help you not begrudge the generosity of God?

Welcome to week 3 in our Names of God series. This week, Mark shares from Exodus 17 where we find the character of God on trial, a unique battle scene, and a new name for God- God my Banner. Reflection Questions: 1. What is your favorite flag or banner? 2. Mark talked about a trauma-informed view of the Hebrew nation. How does that understanding shape your view of this community, their struggles and their journey? 3. Read Exodus 17:1-7. What is happening beneath the surface? What do you notice about God? 4. Read Exodus 17:8-16. God seems to be absent from this scene, but Moses ends up giving God the glory for this victory. Where is God during this battle? 5. Mark shared that idolatry exists when we lift any banner to the same height as Christ's banner. How do we know when we have done this? 6. Where are you in this battle scene today? On the field, the hillside, lifting someone's arms or in worship at the altar?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS | WEEK 3 TALK WITH A FRIEND Grab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them. 1. Read Exodus 20:1-7. What links the first five commandments? What links the second five? How do they interconnect with each other to bring you closer to God and people? 2. God went to a ton of effort to not only give the Israelites a home but to ensure that He would be with them when they got there. What thoughts and images come to your mind when you think of the word “home?” What is meaningful about the thought that God wants to make His home with you? 3. Looking back at your faith journey, name three significant milestones that pointed you to Jesus. How have you seen Christ at work throughout your journey? SEND IT Put what you are learning into action! Being saved is the start of a lifelong journey with Christ. If you're still breathing, God still has work for you to do. Do you know what He may be calling you to do with the next week, month, year, decade, or longer? What is it? TIME WITH GOD Our message this weekend covered some important ground in Scripture. Take time each day this week to dig into God's word and allow it to impact your life. Monday: Exodus 1-3 Tuesday: Exodus 7, Exodus 12-14 Wednesday: Exodus 19-20:21, Numbers 13-14, Deuteronomy 34 Thursday: Joshua 1, Joshua 3, Joshua 5:13-6, Joshua 23-24 Friday: Judges 2:6-23, Judges 3:1-6, Judges 6-7 If you're new to reading Scripture on your own, you can use the SOAP method. 1. Start with S-Scripture: read the passage. 2. Move on to O-Observation: what is interesting? What is confusing? What does this passage reveal about the world, God, and people (including yourself)? 3. Spend some time in A-Application: what do you sense you might need to do or change in response to what you have read? 4. Close your time with God in P-Prayer: talk to Him about your life, the day ahead, and what you are learning. == Sermon Series: CliffsNotes | Week 3 Speaker: Pastor Matt Cianfrani Date: May 26th, 2024

Lesson 23 – Exodus 22 & 23 EXODUS Lesson 23 – Chapters 22 and 23 Let's continue with our study of Exodus chapter 22 by reading from verse 18 to the end of the chapter. READ EXODUS 22:18 – end As quickly and matter of fact-ly that we're told of these acts which must immediately […] The post Lesson 23 – Exodus 22 & 23 appeared first on Torah Class.

EXODUS Lesson 23 – Chapters 22 and 23 Let's continue with our study of Exodus chapter 22 by reading from verse 18 to the end of the chapter. READ EXODUS 22:18 – end As quickly and matter of fact-ly that we're told of these acts which must immediately bring death upon the offender, beginning in […] The post Lesson 23 – Exodus 22 & 23 appeared first on Torah Class.

I mentioned in episode 73 that my word for 2024 is “Dwell”. I am already so excited about what God is doing in my heart this year as I choose each day to dwell in His presence; in the safety of His embrace. I want to explore more places in scripture that talk about what it's like to dwell with Him, but I'm reminded that before any scriptures talk about us choosing to dwell with Him, they talk about Him choosing to dwell with us! Today's scripture comes from the book of Exodus, when God first reveals to a recently emancipated group of slaves that He is going to "dwell" with them! Listen in! Read Exodus 25:8 here! Questions from today's episode: In this episode, I provide a few minutes for us to simply be in the presence of God. As you sit in the silence, I encourage you to invite God to reveal how He has been near to you, perhaps in a recent crisis, or simply in small moments that have passed by, unnoticed by you. Ask Him to give you eyes to see how He has made His dwelling with you. Then simply sit in the beauty and magnitude of that reality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quietonpurpose/support

Pastor Greg Laurie gives great encouragement and guidance for navigating the seemingly impossible.  Notes: The flood had come, and the Earth was covered in water. Genesis 8:1 Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery and thought him dead. Genesis 50:20 Death does not have the final word. Psalm 49:15 God is bigger than any obstacle! God will always have the last word! Hebrews 11:25–26 “Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin. Esteeming the reproach of Christ for greater riches than the treasures in Egypt, for he looked to the reward.” Before you can face an impossible situation, God needs to prepare you. Exodus 13:17–18 Before you can face an impossible situation, remember that God's way is always the right way. Christ Himself lives inside us, guiding and speaking to us through Scripture. Isaiah 55:12 “You shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace.” God knows things that we don't! Isaiah 30:21 Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female He created them.” Don't let this culture guide you—look to God and His Word! Ecclesiastes 2:10–11 Ecclesiastes 12:13 “The last and final word is this: Fear God and do what He tells you. And that's it.” Read: Exodus 14:3–4 Exodus 14:10 “As Pharaoh approached, the people of Israel looked up and panicked when they saw the Egyptians overtaking them …” It took God one night to get Israel out of Egypt, but it took 40 years to take Egypt out of Israel! When facing an impossible and more impossible situation, pray! Exodus 14:11 Faith and worry cannot coexist because one chases the other away. “Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything…” Philippians 4:6 Our relationship with Christ is not about what we do for Jesus but what Jesus has done for us! Unbelief tends to create or magnify our difficulties. Faith raises the soul above the difficulty. When led by the Lord, make your move! Exodus 14:15–16 World changers take bold, radical steps of faith! The more you use your faith, the stronger it gets! World changes see opportunities; the worldly see obstacles. To face the impossible, you must walk by faith, not feelings. Exodus 14:21 We would prefer it if God would let us go around the Red Sea, but sometimes He wants us to walk through it. God is bigger than your problems! After overcoming the impossible, give God the glory. Exodus 15:1–2 Jesus was born to die so that we might live. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie gives great encouragement and guidance for navigating the seemingly impossible.  Notes: The flood had come, and the Earth was covered in water. Genesis 8:1 Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery and thought him dead. Genesis 50:20 Death does not have the final word. Psalm 49:15 God is bigger than any obstacle! God will always have the last word! Hebrews 11:25–26 “Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin. Esteeming the reproach of Christ for greater riches than the treasures in Egypt, for he looked to the reward.” Before you can face an impossible situation, God needs to prepare you. Exodus 13:17–18 Before you can face an impossible situation, remember that God's way is always the right way. Christ Himself lives inside us, guiding and speaking to us through Scripture. Isaiah 55:12 “You shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace.” God knows things that we don't! Isaiah 30:21 Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female He created them.” Don't let this culture guide you—look to God and His Word! Ecclesiastes 2:10–11 Ecclesiastes 12:13 “The last and final word is this: Fear God and do what He tells you. And that's it.” Read: Exodus 14:3–4 Exodus 14:10 “As Pharaoh approached, the people of Israel looked up and panicked when they saw the Egyptians overtaking them …” It took God one night to get Israel out of Egypt, but it took 40 years to take Egypt out of Israel! When facing an impossible and more impossible situation, pray! Exodus 14:11 Faith and worry cannot coexist because one chases the other away. “Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything…” Philippians 4:6 Our relationship with Christ is not about what we do for Jesus but what Jesus has done for us! Unbelief tends to create or magnify our difficulties. Faith raises the soul above the difficulty. When led by the Lord, make your move! Exodus 14:15–16 World changers take bold, radical steps of faith! The more you use your faith, the stronger it gets! World changes see opportunities; the worldly see obstacles. To face the impossible, you must walk by faith, not feelings. Exodus 14:21 We would prefer it if God would let us go around the Red Sea, but sometimes He wants us to walk through it. God is bigger than your problems! After overcoming the impossible, give God the glory. Exodus 15:1–2 Jesus was born to die so that we might live. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.