1. IDENTITY (11a) But as for you, O man of God 2. PRIORITY (11b – 14a) a) Flee these things (see 6:3-5, 6:9-10) b) Pursue: Righteousness Christ-like actions Godliness Christ-like character Faith Christ-like trust in God Love Christ-like affections Steadfastness Christ-like endurance with situations Gentleness Christ-like patience with people c) Fight the good fight d)…
1) FOLLY! (v1-6) “Up make us gods who shall go before us.” The folly of the people The folly of the leader 2) FURY! (v7-10) “Now therefore let Me alone that My wrath may burn hot against them…” 3) FAITH! (v11-14) “Moses implored the Lord his God….” LESSONS: 1. Keep yourself from idols 2. Beware…
1. The Godly Teaching the Household Demands (v3-5) 2. The Godly Contentment the Household Demonstrates (v6-10) 3. The Godly Generosity the Household Displays (v17-19) The gospel teaches and trains me to be part of The Household of God. Living this out means: Living more Simply Showing more Gratitude Learning more Contentment Giving more Generously
THE LORD! (Ex 19:1-6) His Voice, His Care, His Majesty THE LAW! (Ex 20:1-17) No other gods… No idols… No blasphemy… Keep the sabbath… Honour family life… Do not murder… No Adultery… Do not steal… Do not lie… Do not covet. THE LOVER OF OUR SOULS! (Jn 1:17, Rom 3:19-26, Gal 3:10-13) For…
1. Elders’ Pay Policy (5:17-18) Respect and Remuneration 2. Elders’ Disciplinary Policy (5:19-21) Avoid the Frivolous; Address the Serious 3. Elders’ Recruitment Policy (5:22-25) Don’t go on Instinct, go on Godly Insight 4. Workplace Behaviour Policy (6:1-2) Respect your Boss because your Lord’s reputation is at stake (v1) Don’t take Liberties; Show your Love (v2)
1) WATER! (Ex 17:1-7) Panic, fear, unbelief, rebellion Water from the rock (The Lord provides) Massah = testing, Meribah = contention 2) WARFARE! (Ex 17:8-13) The enemy – godless, ruthless, devious, heartless Amalekites Joshua son of Nun, Moses, Aaron & Hur The battle in the heavens and in the valley 3) WORSHIP! (Ex 17:14-16) The…
1. THE PRINCIPLE: WE ARE FAMILY! (v1-2) The Glory of Adoption through Christ The Goal of Adoption in the Church Respect, Affection, Equality, Purity 2. THE PRACTISE: CARE FOR WIDOWS (v3-16) Support widows in need v3-8 Encourage widows to serve v9-16 3. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: We need to apply Godly Discrimination We need to apply Christ-like…
1) THE MURMUR! (Ex 16:1-3) Complaint, Disapproval, Grumble, Moan, Criticise. 2) THE MANNA! (Ex 16:4-7, 12-16, 21, 31-32, 35-36) What is it? Man hu = Manna Gather it daily, Don’t hoard it, Gather twice on a Friday, Keep an omer to remember 3) THE MASTER! (John 6:31-35) Jesus said: “I AM the bread of life”…
1. Give Clear Direction (v11-12) Command and Teach (v11) Set an Example (v12) 2. Give Continual Devotion (v13-14) To the glory of God in the Scriptures (v13) To the gifting of God in your service (v14) 3. Give Constant Diligence (v15-16) Practise in order to Progress Personal Holiness and Private Application are key to effective…
1) BARRENNESS! (Ex 15:22) The wilderness of Shur 2) BITTERNESS! (Ex 15:23-26) The water of Marah The water, The murmur, The cry, The tree, The test, The word, The Lord 3) BLESSEDNESS! (Ex 15:27) The oasis of Elim Revived and refreshed LESSONS: 1. Expect difficult times 2. Look for purpose in your pain 3. Cry for…