PREVIOUS PRAY PREVIEW. come prepared. study guide

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1 O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 PREVIOUS Message Summary: In Exodus 15, we saw Moses and Miriam sing a song of praise to God for His great power and deliverance. In Exodus 16, we saw how God provided sustenance for His children and we discovered what the manna truly represents. For a detailed outline and the free media files from Exodus 15-16, please visit the expound archives: PRAY Father, please show me Your ability to divinely provide for Your children in the desert. In Jesus name, amen. Journal your prayer here. PREVIEW In Exodus 17, we see God s divine provision for His thirsty children and divine victory over the Amalekites. 1 Exodus Chapter 17

2 PREPARE Water from the Rock Read Exodus 17:1-7 The children of Israel moved their camp to Rephidim. Where else had they been since leaving Egypt? (See Numbers 33:5-12.) What was the defining characteristic about this particular move (v. 1)? How did their complaint in Rephidim (v. 2) differ from that in Marah (Exodus 15:24)? Moses cried out to the Lord about the people. What did he tell God (v. 4)? God told Moses to strike the rock for water. How did Moses know which particular rock to strike (v. 6)? 2 Exodus Chapter 17

3 PREPARE (continued) What does the apostle Paul say about the rock? (See 1 Corinthians 10:4.) Moses gave the place two different names. What did they mean (v. 7)? PRODUCE Read Psalm 107:4-9. How has God led you through a desert place and satisfied your own spiritual thirst? PROCEED Share with the group how God s bringing forth water from a rock speaks of His ability to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. 3 Exodus Chapter 17

4 PREPARE (continued) Victory over the Amalekites Read Exodus 17:8-16 The children of Israel encountered and battled the Amalekites. Who were the Amalekites? (See Genesis 36:12 and Numbers 14:45.) What was Moses battle plan (v. 9)? What caused Israel to prevail during the battle with the Amalekites (v. 11)? PRACTICE Perhaps God has told you to do something seemingly illogical, like strike a rock. What should you do about God s instructions? PROCLAIM When has God provided you with a spiritual victory over your enemy? Share it with a friend; share it with the group. 4 Exodus Chapter 17

5 PREPARE (continued) What caused the Amalekites to prevail during the battle with Israel (v. 11)? Moses understandably became tired of holding the rod. What assured Israel s victory (v. 12)? The Lord wanted Joshua to remember the defeat of the Amalekites. What did God say He would do to the Amalekites (v. 14)? PROTECT Meditate upon how God gave Joshua victory over the Amalekites and how He has the power to grant you victory over your spiritual adversaries. PROMOTE Write a post on your Facebook wall about God s ability to bring forth water from a rock or grant His children spiritual victory. 5 Exodus Chapter 17

6 PREPARE (continued) When did God fulfill this promise and through whom? (See 1 Samuel 30:1-31 and 1 Chronicles 4:43.) What else was written in the book that the Lord instructed Moses to write (v. 14)? (Also see Numbers 33:2.) What did Moses do to commemorate the victory over the Amalekites (v. 15)? PROCESS Today, review your. What have you learned about God s miraculous provision to His thirsty children and their deliverance from the Amalekites? 6 Exodus Chapter 17

7 PREPARE (continued) PRAY Father, please teach me new insights about the water from the rock and the victory over the Amalekites. In Jesus name, amen. Don t forget to invite someone to attend midweek service with you on Wednesday night! 7 Exodus Chapter 17

8 NOTES Use this page to take additional notes during the week and/or during the service. 8 Exodus Chapter 17

9 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days. PREVIOUS Message Summary: In Exodus 17, we saw God s divine provision for His thirsty children as He provided water from the rock and granted them divine victory over the Amalekites. For a detailed outline and the free media files from Exodus 17, please visit the expound archives: PRAY Father, teach me lessons from the advice that Jethro gave to Moses; please show me how I might apply these to my life. In Jesus name, amen. Journal your prayer here. Proverbs 19:20 PREVIEW In Exodus 18, we ll get some leadership advice from Moses father-in-law Jethro. When he paid a visit to the camp in the wilderness, he made some key observations. 1 Exodus Chapter 18

10 PREPARE Jethro s Advice Read Exodus 18:1-27 Who was Jethro? What was his role? By what other name was Jethro known (Exodus 2:18)? What were the names of Moses sons? What do the names mean (vv. 3-4)? Why do you think Moses bowed down and kissed Jethro (v. 7)? What did Moses share with Jethro in the tent (v. 8)? JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP! study ahead & come prepared discuss the text ask & answer questions free coffee 5:30pm in the HUB facebook.com/expoundabq What was Jethro s response to what Moses shared with him (vv )? 2 Exodus Chapter 18

11 PREPARE (continued) What did Jethro do in response to what Moses shared with him in the tent (v. 12)? What did Jethro observe about Moses role (vv )? What was his perspective and concern (vv )? Jethro advised Moses to stand, teach, and show the people. Where was he to stand (v. 19)? What was he to teach and show (vv )? PRODUCE Look carefully at the leadership advice Jethro gave to Moses. Write out the key elements of his advice. PROCEED Why is it important to seek out, listen to, and heed godly advice? Share it with a friend; share it with the group. 3 Exodus Chapter 18

12 PREPARE (continued) Jethro also advised Moses to select men to help him (v. 21). What were the requirements for selecting these men? Jethro advised Moses to establish a hierarchy of leadership (v. 21). Describe the structure. What were the results of implementing Jethro s advice (vv )? PRACTICE Think about areas of your spiritual walk in which you need to seek out godly advice. How can you go about seeking this counsel? PROCLAIM Share with the group what the character qualities were for being a leader on Moses leadership team (v. 21). 4 Exodus Chapter 18

13 PREPARE (continued) What did Moses do with Jethro s advice (v. 24)? According to Proverbs 12:15, what makes a man wise? According to Proverbs 15:22, what can happen when we don t heed counsel? What is the value of seeking out counselors? Listening to counsel is an important biblical principle established by Moses and Jethro. What does Proverbs 14:12 say about doing things our own way? PROTECT Think about Moses unique calling (vv ; 20). Why was his particular leadership role critical for leading God s children? Who plays this role in your life? PROMOTE Why might it be destructive to ignore godly counsel? Share your thoughts with the group and on your Facebook wall. 5 Exodus Chapter 18

14 come prepared JETHRO Daughter: Zipporah Also referred to as Reuel Name means excellence or gain Prince or priest of Midian After exile from Egypt, Moses spent 40 years tending Jethro s flock Advised Moses to appoint rulers Moses married his daughter Zipporah PROCESS Today, review your. Examine the advice Moses received from Jethro and how it helped Moses ability to focus on his unique calling. 6 Exodus Chapter 18

15 NOTES Use this page to take additional notes during the week and/or during the service. PRAY Father, please show me areas in which I need to seek out godly counsel. In Jesus name, amen. Journal your prayer here: Don t forget to invite someone to attend midweek service with you on Wednesday night! 7 Exodus Chapter 18

16 NOTES Use this page to take additional notes during the week and/or during the service. 8 Exodus Chapter 18

PREVIOUS PRAY PREVIEW. come prepared. study guide

PREVIOUS PRAY PREVIEW. come prepared. study guide I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7:17 PREVIOUS Message Summary: In Exodus 13-14, a portrait of deliverance is painted: