Sunday, October 4 · White Oak Christian Church
The God Who Delivers
Israel stands trapped between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea, and God moves first, opening a way through water before the people have done anything to deserve it. Deliverance begins when God moves his people toward faith, not when they work up enough of it on their own.
Opening
What did the sermon say deliverance begins with?
Passages to cover
As we read, look for
- The third option God offers between Egypt and death
- Where God moves first, before Israel does anything
- What Israel's fear makes them forget
Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today; for you will never again see the Egyptians whom you have seen today. Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”
Exodus 14:13–14
Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;…
1 Corinthians 10:1–2
…who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love, in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins.
Colossians 1:13–14
Also read Exodus 14:5–31
Discussion
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Why did Israel want to go back to Egypt when they were finally free?
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What did God do to Pharaoh's heart, and how does that fit what Pharaoh already chose?
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What changed Israel's standing before they had a chance to obey anything?
Closing
What is the one step we feel God is calling us to take this week?
Prayer
- For the courage to step toward the sea instead of going back to what is familiar.
- For eyes to see where God is already moving ahead of us.
- For the willingness to name the impossible thing we are facing and keep moving.
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