THE GOD WHO DELIVERS (7 OF 16)
by Jim Perdue
Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31
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The God Who Delivers (7 of 16)
Series: Exodus
Jim Perdue
Exodus 14
Intro/Attention
Like any epic adventure, Exodus introduces a cast of memorable characters: kings and princes, masters and slaves. We have met Pharaoh, the petty tyrant who was unwilling to listen to God. We have seen the Hebrew midwives courageously stand for life. We met Jochebed, the mom who put her baby in a basket. And the princess who found that baby. We met Aaron, the spokesman and Moses, the prophet.
But there is a character in this true story who is more compelling than all the rest of them combined. His name is Yahweh, and He is the Lord God of Israel. He is the God who hears, listening to the cries of the oppressed. He is the God who speaks, revealing His word to His people. He is the God who acts, judging His enemies with plagues and rescuing His people from bondage. Thus while there is something to learn from everyone in Exodus, the one who ought to command our full attention is the God of our salvation.
God's people had been slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. God raised up a leader named Moses and called him to return to Egypt and lead His people out of captivity. Pharoah refused to let the people of Israel go so God sent brutal plagues upon Egypt, the last of which was the death of the firstborn son. Finally, in his grief and anger, Pharoah relented and allowed the Israelites to leave, just as God had promised. Today, from Exodus 14, we see God leading His people to the edge of the Red Sea and working a miracle on behalf of His people. We see The God Who Delivers. READ 13:21-22; 14:13-14, 21-31
*Aren't you thankful that God offers deliverance and rescue? A few years ago, a subway stop in New York City had two movie posters right next to each other. The first poster was for the film Extraordinary Measures, starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford. The tagline for the film was ''Don't Hope for a Miracle: Make One.'' The second poster, for the film The Book of Eli ...
Series: Exodus
Jim Perdue
Exodus 14
Intro/Attention
Like any epic adventure, Exodus introduces a cast of memorable characters: kings and princes, masters and slaves. We have met Pharaoh, the petty tyrant who was unwilling to listen to God. We have seen the Hebrew midwives courageously stand for life. We met Jochebed, the mom who put her baby in a basket. And the princess who found that baby. We met Aaron, the spokesman and Moses, the prophet.
But there is a character in this true story who is more compelling than all the rest of them combined. His name is Yahweh, and He is the Lord God of Israel. He is the God who hears, listening to the cries of the oppressed. He is the God who speaks, revealing His word to His people. He is the God who acts, judging His enemies with plagues and rescuing His people from bondage. Thus while there is something to learn from everyone in Exodus, the one who ought to command our full attention is the God of our salvation.
God's people had been slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. God raised up a leader named Moses and called him to return to Egypt and lead His people out of captivity. Pharoah refused to let the people of Israel go so God sent brutal plagues upon Egypt, the last of which was the death of the firstborn son. Finally, in his grief and anger, Pharoah relented and allowed the Israelites to leave, just as God had promised. Today, from Exodus 14, we see God leading His people to the edge of the Red Sea and working a miracle on behalf of His people. We see The God Who Delivers. READ 13:21-22; 14:13-14, 21-31
*Aren't you thankful that God offers deliverance and rescue? A few years ago, a subway stop in New York City had two movie posters right next to each other. The first poster was for the film Extraordinary Measures, starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford. The tagline for the film was ''Don't Hope for a Miracle: Make One.'' The second poster, for the film The Book of Eli ...
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