01 - The Faithfulness of God (Exodus 1)

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God is faithful to his promises even when he makes it look like they won’t be fulfilled.

  1. The Faithfulness of God

    1. Faithfulness in the Past (vv. 1-7)

    2. God Uses Normal Means (vv. 1-14)

    3. God Uses Surprising Means (vv. 15-20)

  2. Promises Under Attack (vv. 8-22)

    1. Ruthless Oppression (vv. 8-14)

    2. Secret Genocide (vv. 15-17)

    3. Public Genocide (v. 22)

    4. God Arranges Life so that We Have to Trust Him

Discussion Starters

Monday—How do you know God is faithful? What past promises has he fulfilled?

Tuesday—Why do we have confidence he will continue to be faithful? What promises are we still waiting for him to fulfill?

Wednesday—Have you ever doubted that God would be faithful to you? What normal or surprising means is he using in your life to show you his enduring faithfulness?

Thursday—Does God still sometimes arrange circumstances to make it look like his promises are failing? How do we typically respond? How should we respond?

Friday—How can you encourage others to trust in God’s promises? What role do you have to play in God’s fulfilling of his promises?