1) ITS TYRANNY! (Num 13:25-14:2) Leaders overwhelmed and consumed by the cruel & oppressive despot of unbelief: Shammua, Shaphat, Igal, Palti, Gaddiel, Gaddi, Ammiel, Sethur, Nahbi, Geuel 2) ITS TREACHERY! (Num 13:25-14:2) Betrayed by the lie of unbelief: “We are not able to go up against the people for they are stronger than we are.” They saw…
1) THE GLIMPSE! (Ex 33:18-23) You cannot see My face for man shall not see Me and live 2) THE GLOW! (Ex 34:29-35) Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone 3) THE GLORY! (2 Cor 3:7-18) The Law – the Lord The stone – the Spirit Condemnation – Righteousness The temporary –…
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…
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) 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 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) 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…
1) THE WAR! (Ex 14:5-12) Pharaoh on the warpath The people of God trapped & terrified 2) THE WORD! (Ex 14:13-14) “Fear not! Stand still! Look up! Be silent!” 3) THE WAY! (Ex 14:15-22) Tell My people to go forward in: Faith, Unity, Purpose & Victory LESSONS: The God of the Bible is: The God…
1) THE POWER OF THE LORD! The Nile turns to blood (Ex 7:19-20) The land invaded by frogs (Ex 8:1-4) The nation plagued with lice (Ex 8:16-17) The houses covered in flies (Ex 8:20b-24) The livestock destroyed by sickness (Ex 9:1b-7) Man & beast infected with boils (Ex 9:8-10) The country pelted with hail…
1) THE HIGH! (Ex 4:28-31) Of Company, Unity, Expectancy 2) THE HURT! (Ex 5:1-21) Of Insult, Association, Havoc, Terror, Rejection 3) THE HOWL! (Ex 5:22-23) Of ‘Why?’ 4) THE HOPE! (Ex 6:1-6) Of God’s Word and Promise APPLICATIONS: 1. Go to the ‘Man of Sorrows’ with your disappointment 2. Take a different view of your…