Exodus 19:1-9 God’s vision for His people Israel was that they would be a priestly nation. The duty of the priest includes mediation, sacrifice, maintaining holiness, and to lead people in worship. In Christ, God’s vision has been achieved. As the people born again in Jesus Christ, we have inherited this priestly responsibility. To pray for our world. To bless those who…

Exodus 18:5-11 “A friend loves at all times”. He offers support when you are weak, encouragement when you feel unappreciated, accountability when you’re getting off track. A true friend does all of this out of love. Asking nothing in return. Genuinely invested in your well-being. Everyone needs a friend like Jethro. Each of us should practice the kind of sincere love Jethro…

Exodus 17:8-16 In Jewish tradition, Amalek symbolizes doubt. And like Amalek, doubt is our most relentless adversary. One we must fight against all our days. What seems to make doubt such a formidable foe is that: 1) Doubt is arbitrary2) Doubt is frustrating3) Doubt is deeply personal Doubt is only overcome as we resist it through the strength God gives. No amount…

Exodus 16:1-7 Our memories do not accurately record our past experiences. And we are too easily seduced into rosy retrospection that makes us yearn for yesterday. The believer must be vigilant to challenge nostalgic impulses that blind us to the great things God is doing Right Now. Otherwise we look back to the time before we knew Christ, and we prefer those…

Fading FaithExodus 15:21-27Who could have imagined that after witnessing the parting of the Red Sea, that Israel’s faith would wane so quickly? But just three days after witnessing the power of God, Israel is reverting to murmuring and complaining about their condition. How does that happen? What can cause faith to be so easily deflated? Ungratefulness. Bitterness. Pride.These are the three most…