Study: The Water from
the Rock and The Victory
Store: “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter
what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to
Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Apply: God’s
Deliverance
Learn: God Provides, Delivers and Protects
· Exodus 17
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3 Focus Points
§ 1. The Doubting Israelites- Exodus 17:1-4
· Complaining
· Testing
§ 2. God’s Provides-Exodus 17:5-7
· Moses’ Safety
· The Rock
§ 3. The Battle- Exodus 17:8-16
· The New Leader of the Army
· The Support
· The Victory
1. The
Doubting Israelites
-Exodus
17:1-3
v Complaining
Ø What caused the Israelites to complain in verse 2?
§ Where does the root of complaining come from?
§ In what other chapter did they complain about the lack
of water?
§ How did God provide for them, then?
§ What was their complaint in Exodus 17:3?
§ Look back at chapter 15 and 16. What had God done for
the Israelites in these last two chapters?
§ What is the pattern here?
§ Read Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 4:8, 1
Thessalonians 5:16-18
· How can we apply each of these verses and combat a
complaining spirit?
v Testing
Ø In the latter part of verse 2, how does Moses reply to
the people?
§ Why did Moses respond with questions? What did he hope
would happen when he asked those questions?
· How did the Israelites respond to Moses’ questioning?
§ Up to this point the Lord had performed many miracles,
yet the Israelites seemed to forget His protection and provision for their
lives, why?
¨ Is there something you are still complaining about
that the Lord has already provided for once?
§ How did the Israelites test the Lord?
2. God Provides, Again
-Exodus 17:4-7
v Moses’ Safety
Ø Look back at verse 4, why was Moses afraid for his
life?
§ How does the Lord protect Moses?
v The Rock
Ø Why did God lead Moses and the leaders to a Rock in
Mount Sinai?
§ Has God led you somewhere in order to use you or
protect you?
Ø How did the Lord provide water for Moses and the
Israelite people?
§ Just out of curiosity how big do you think that rock
was?
§ Why was it important for Moses to take some leaders
with him? Why did God not send him to go alone?
Ø What two names did Moses give the place where God
provided water? Why?
§ Why did Moses give that place a name?
§ What is the significance of him naming particular
places? What purpose did it serve?
3. The Battle
Exodus 17:8-16
v The New Leader of the Army
Ø Who were the Amalek people?
§ Bonus
Question: Who were the Amalek descendants from?
Ø What made the Amalekites so hostile?
Ø In verse 9 who does Moses introduce us to?
§ What do we know about Joshua at this point?
Ø What leadership role does Moses give Joshua?
§ What did Moses command Joshua to do?
Ø Why was it necessary for Moses to tell Joshua where he
would be the next day, and what was so significant about the staff in his hand?
v The Support
Ø It’s important to make note of Joshua’s obedience and
willingness to act. This will play an important role later on.
Ø Who does Moses take to the top of the hill with him?
§ Why is this important for us to know?
Ø How did Aaron and Hur give Moses support according to
verse 12?
§ As followers of Christ, where do we get our support?
§ How can we as the Body of Christ better support one
another?
§ Why do we need support? How does it benefit others and
us?
§ How did the support of Aaron and Hur benefit Moses and
the rest of the Israelites?
v The
Victory
Ø According to verse 11 what gave the Israelites the
advantage?
§ What gave the Amalekites the upper hand?
Ø What point is the Lord trying to make and does make in
verses 10-13?
Ø How did the Israelites receive the victory over the
Amalekites?
§ How do we receive the victory today?
Ø There is a powerful lesson to be taught here. List 5 lessons you've learned from verses 10-16.
§ 1.
§ 2.
§ 3.
§ 4.
§ 5.
Ø What did God instruct Moses to do in verse 14? Why?
Ø What did Moses do according to verse 15?
§ Why were altars so significant back then?
§ What purpose did they serve?
Ø What did Moses call the altar?
§ What does “The Lord is My Banner” mean?
§ How is He our Banner today?
Ø What price would the Amalekites pay for raising their
fist against the Lord’s throne?
§ Who all would be affected by their hasty decision?
Take-Away
1. Be mindful of all God has
done for you.
2. Trust in His promises, protection,
and provision for your life.
3. Focus on who He is and
what He as done for you.
4. As apart of the Body of
Christ, be supportive and encourage one another.
5. Be prayerful for all your brothers and
sisters around the world.
6. Praise God for the victory
you received when Christ came and died and rose again!
Application
1. How can you become more
mindful of what God has done for you?
2. How can you be an Aaron or
Hur to someone this week?
3. What three things can you
take from Exodus 17 and apply to your life this week?
4. As you begin this week, make it a point to
memorize Philippians 2:14-15, Philippians 4:8 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
5. Write down 5 ways God has
given you the victory over a particular sin in your life or a battle you have
been facing.
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