05 - The Jealousy of the Lord

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Exodus 4:18-31

The jealousy of the Lord demands blood, but through sacrifice comes redemption.

  1. God’s Jealousy Demands Blood (vv. 18-26)

    1. The Firstborn of God

    2. The Firstborn of Moses

  2. Through Sacrifice Comes Redemption (vv. 21-26)

    1. Sacrifice of Pharaoh’s Firstborn

    2. Sacrifice of Moses’ Firstborn

    3. Sacrifice of God’s Firstborn

Discussion Starters

Monday—Do you think of the Lord’s jealousy as something for your advantage or as something to be afraid of?

Tuesday—Who’s the hero of this story? Who’s the villain? Who do you identify with?

Wednesday—Why was it necessary for blood to be spilled to redeem Moses?

Thursday—What does it look like to walk the path Jesus walked for you? How can you die to yourself?

Friday—Is the Lord’s sacrifice on your behalf a comfort or a challenge? Why or why not?