Exodus 13-18 1. God s Miraculous Deliverance from Egypt Exodus 13:17-15:21 1. God s Miraculous Provision of Water Exodus 15:22-27 2. God s Miraculous Provision of Food Exodus 16
God s mighty acts of deliverance and provision bring Him glory. Truth
Deliverance Exodus 13:17-15:21
The time that the people of Israel lived in Egypt was 430 years. Exodus 12:40
21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. 22 The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from before the people. Exodus 13:21-22
5 When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, the mind of Pharaoh and his servants was changed toward the people, and they said, What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us? 6 So he made ready his chariot and took his army with him,
, 7 and took six hundred chosen chariots and all the other chariots of Egypt with officers over all of them. 8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued the people of Israel while the people of Israel were going out defiantly. Exodus 14:5-8
10 When Pharaoh drew near, the people of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them, and they feared greatly. And the people of Israel cried out to the LORD. 11 They said to Moses, Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness?
What have you done to us in bringing us out of Egypt? 12 Is not this what we said to you in Egypt: Leave us alone that we may serve the Egyptians? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness. Exodus 14:10-12
For we walk by faith, not by sight 2 Corinthians
13 And Moses said to the people, Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. 14 The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:13-14
Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10
Four Mighty Miracles
Four Mighty Miracles 1. God says Go Forward
Four Mighty Miracles 1. God says Go Forward. 2. God moves the cloud.
Four Mighty Miracles 1. God says Go Forward. 2. God moves the cloud. 3. God opens a path through the sea.
Four Mighty Miracles 1. God says Go Forward. 2. God moves the cloud. 3. God opens a path through the sea. 4. God confuses the Egyptians.
31 Israel saw the great power that the LORD used against the Egyptians, so the people feared the LORD, and they believed in the LORD and in his servant Moses. Exodus 14:31
The more impossible the situation, the greater God is glorified in the deliverance. Truth
Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today. 14 The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:13-14
Provision: Sweet Water Exodus15:22-27
2 Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. Deuteronomy 8:2
CYCLICAL PATTERN OF ISRAEL PROVISION (Looking Around) ABUNDANCE (Looking Up) GRUMBLING (Looking Back) EXPECTATION (Looking Ahead) DISAPPOINTMENT (Looking Down)
Grumbling is a sin against God. Truth
27 Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they encamped there by the water. Exodus 15:27
Provision: Manna & Quail Exodus16
4 Then the LORD said to Moses, Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not. Exodus 16:4-5
7 and in the morning you shall see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your grumbling against the LORD. For what are we, that you grumble against us? Exodus 16:7
Manna is a picture of Jesus Christ who is the true bread from heaven. Truth
30 So they said to him, Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 32 Jesus then said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven,
but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. 34 They said to him, Sir, give us this bread always. 35 Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:30-35
God s mighty acts of deliverance and provision bring Him glory. Truth
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men and women. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) American Clergyman