Not By Bread (Exodus 16:13-36)
/You do not live by bread alone, but by the Word of the Lord.
Read MoreYou do not live by bread alone, but by the Word of the Lord.
Read MoreThe Lord is the bread of heaven. Those who know him will never go hungry.
Read MoreThe Lord tests you so that you would depend upon him as your healer.
Read MoreThe salvation of the Lord inspires confession in his people and brings them safely to his house.
Read MoreYour hope on the Last Day is not that you are strong enough or righteous enough, but that you belong to the one who is.
Read MoreThe presence of the Lord leads and guarantees the promised land to those who trust him.
Read MoreThe consecration of the firstborn reveals the true cost God paid for our salvation.
Read MorePassover is the worshipful memorial of God’s covering presence in Egypt.
Read MoreThe Lord’s signs blind those in rebellion against him, but they free his people to serve and know him.
Read MoreThe Lord must judge sin, but he freely offers mercy to those who fear his name.
Read MoreNo one is like the Lord in his power, patience, and love.
Read MoreThe Lord reveals that his is a better kingdom than Pharaoh’s because he is a better king.
Read MoreThe Lord demonstrates his saving power by showing the weakness of his servants.
Read MoreGod shows himself to be faithful and gracious by saving an unfaithful people.
Read MoreGod calls us to trust his strength and not our own.
Read MoreExodus 4:18-31
The jealousy of the Lord demands blood, but through sacrifice comes redemption.
God’s Jealousy Demands Blood (vv. 18-26)
The Firstborn of God
The Firstborn of Moses
Through Sacrifice Comes Redemption (vv. 21-26)
Sacrifice of Pharaoh’s Firstborn
Sacrifice of Moses’ Firstborn
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?
Sermon Notes
God comforts and confronts our prideful doubts to drive us to trust his resources
Exodus 4:1-17
I. God Comforts (vv. 1-9)
II. God Confronts (vv. 10-17)
III. To Trust His Resources (vv. 1-17)
Discussion Starters
Monday—Why does Moses object to the calling of God? What do his excuses have in common?
Tuesday—How does God comfort his people when they doubt? How does he confront their pride?
Wednesday—How did Jesus model right priorities? What drove him to forgo earthly riches and comfort?
Thursday—What does God mean that how you handle the small things will be how you handle the big things? Why does he talk about loyalty when he addresses money?
Friday—Do you struggle with priorities? Where do you spend too much time? Where do you need to spend less time?
Exodus 3
God reveals himself for the salvation of his people.
A Personal God (vv. 1-8)
Revelation through a Mediator (vv. 9-13)
For His People’s Salvation
The Name of God
Discussion Starters
Monday—What does it mean that the Lord has revealed himself personally?
Tuesday—Why was Moses unwilling to go back to Egypt? What insecurities does he demonstrate?
Wednesday—How does the Lord’s form of appearance speak to his character? Does he always appear like that?
Thursday—Do you think of God in personal terms, or do you view him as impersonal? Why or why not?
Friday—How does this passage affect how you view the third commandment? What does it mean to take his name in vain?
God is faithful to his promises even when he makes it look like they won’t be fulfilled.
The Faithfulness of God
Faithfulness in the Past (vv. 1-7)
God Uses Normal Means (vv. 1-14)
God Uses Surprising Means (vv. 15-20)
Promises Under Attack (vv. 8-22)
Ruthless Oppression (vv. 8-14)
Secret Genocide (vv. 15-17)
Public Genocide (v. 22)
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?
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