Exodus 11-Outline

Exodus 11-Study Notes

Study: Exodus 11

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-Joy. Prayer. Thankfulness

Learn-The Ultimate Calamity

            ***Remember to mark in your Bibles or somewhere every time Moses asks Pharaoh to let the people go. We will discuss the meaning of this later on. ***

v Exodus 11:1-2

o   How did God intend to get Pharaoh’s attention through this next plague?

o   Why would Pharaoh be so anxious to get rid of the Israelites?

o   Why was it necessary for the Israelites to as for articles of silver and gold?

§  What is the significance of the silver and gold and what it be used for later?

v Exodus 11:3

o   Why did God give the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians?

o   Why was Moses considered a very great man in the land of Egypt?

§  Why was this important? How would this benefit Moses and the Israelites later?

v Exodus 11:4-8

o   What is the difference in this plague verse all the other plagues?

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o   What is God going to do to reveal He is in complete control of all things, including life and death?

o   How will this finally get the attention of the Egyptian people?

§  How does God get our attention today?

o   What was the name of the god who was known as the Egyptian giver of life?

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o   In verse 4 who will pass through Egypt?

o   Notice God establishes a time for which this plague will happen?

§  Why is God waiting until midnight?

§  How would this time frame benefit the Israelites?

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o   List the details that would take place once this plague began. (Read verses 4-8)

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o   Why did God describe every detail, even down to the reaction of the Egyptian people?

§  Where else in the Bible does God describe in detail what will happen upon His return?

o   According to verse 8 Moses was so angry when he left Pharaoh’s presence, what other emotions do you think Moses had?

§  How did God use and prepare the following;

·      Joshua

·      Paul

·      Mary

·      John the Baptist

·      Jesus

§  How does God use and prepare us today?

v Exodus 11:9-10

o   What does God tell Moses in verse 9?

§  How does this help Moses and why was it important for him to know?

o   How does God use this for His good?

o   What is God’s ultimate goal in all of this?

v How many warnings has God given you that you have ignored?

v What are some things God has brought about or done in your life to get your attention?

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The Damage of Lies

Have you ever stepped back from a situation and allowed the Holy Spirit to give you clarity and cleaner vision on what's really going on? 

As I move forward in my lesson planning on the Book of Proverbs and the 4 C's of Thinking, Jesus has landed me on a particular passage that I have read many times, walked away learning from, and yet again, today, He is teaching me something new from it. Today my perspective on this passage is quite different. 

It is found in Proverbs 25:18-"Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow." 

When feelings override our thoughts, there can be trouble on the horizon. 

If we are honest, we would admit we are all guilty of lying at some point or another. I know I am guilty of it. 

For some lying has become a way if life. For others lying has become a source of power, and for others it is tool used to inflict pain and hurt on others. 

Regardless of why we have lied, here are a few causes of lying our feelings produce when in control. 

1. Anger-when we are angry, satan uses that anger as a tool to produce out Burt's of lies towards the ones we are angry at. 

2. Jealousy-when one is jealous of another, satan uses it to his advantage. He focuses on the insecurity and fear and feeds it all sources of ammo, thus causing that person to construe a form of lies about themselves and/or others. 

3. Failing to obey or follow through with a task. Many, when confronted with a question on a particular task, if not done, will lie in order to avoid punishment, which leads us to #4.

4. Gossip-is the biggest tool of lying today. 

5. The desire to hurt-when one is hurt, jealous, angry or insecure, they will concoct many different forms of lies in order to hurt someone else. Not only will one spew lies about one person to another, they will also try and bring in helpers to do so. They will use anyone they can to inflict a little more pain on someone else. This cause of lying to me, really expresses just how hurtful and deadly it can be. It brings to light the true meaning of Proverbs 25:18. Have you ever experienced this before? Have you have done it before? 

6. Shame-when we are ashamed of a decision we have made, actions we have taken, or words we have spoken, in order to avoid looking bad or facing the consequences of them, we lie in order to avoid them. 

7. Fear of the reaction or response-this feeling starts at a very young age. As children we never wanted to disappointment our parents. Thus, we would lie in hopes they would never find out or be disappointed. The sad thing is this feeling continues even into our adult lives. We lie in our jobs to avoid our bosses being mad, we lie to our coworkers, we lie when about our taxes, we lie about our funicular status, we lie to our family members, it goes on and on. Jesus used Peter to show us just how easy it is when he told Peter he would deny Him 3 times. And Peter did, even after saying he wouldn't. His fear of what would happen if they knew he was a follower of Jesus, was so strong he lied in order to avoid the response and/or reaction. We must be very careful that we don't fall into the same temptation. One day, when real persecution begins, someone will ask you if you believe in Jesus Christ and in that moment you have the choice to choose. Will you proudly admit it knowing you could die, or will you deny it to save your life?

8. To avoid punishment-this is the sum of of all of the above. It is the main reason we lie today. We lie rather than admit our anger at the real issue, we lie to cover up our pride, we lie rather than admit we're jealous. We lie rather than admit we failed to do the job or admit we did it wrong. We lie rather than admit we gossiped. We lied to be hurtful. We lied rather than admitted we were ashamed of our actions. And we lied to avoid disappointing someone rather than to admit our wrong. 

Avoidance also takes place here. When one is confronted about something said or done, they will avoid it all around. This does just as much harm as lying. 

When we avoid a situation or what was said or done, it only reveals we too are guilty. 

If we will allow The Lord to put our thoughts before our feelings we will be less likely to wound someone with our lies and even less likely to lie at that. Why? Because we will actually be thinking about the effects the lie will have on someone. We will remeber what this passage says about lying. It is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow. 

And those are very strong words! 

Next time you are tempted to lie, take that thought captive and let Jesus reveal to you why you don't need to do it, by reminding you of this verse. 

Remember this, the damage of a lie is as severe as physically injuring someone, even to the point of killing them. Lies are that powerful and harmful, and satan is the Father of lies. His main goal is to destroy you with them. 

Don't contribute to Satan's cause! 

A Change of Focus

"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,  I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us." Philippians 3:13-14

Focusing on the what-if's will only hinder us from moving in the direction God wants us too.

When Jesus puts the desire in your heart, move forward on His command and let Him deal with the rest.

Let Jesus give you a change of focus, so you can be useful for Him to use you. 

You are loved sweet ones. 

A Strong Family

22 Characteristics of a Strong Family-Dr Charles Stanley.

1. Be godly parents

2. Be consistent in what you say and do

3. Be a good listener-listening is vital and very important in your child(s) life

4. Discipline without rejection-don't discipline out of anger-if you do they will feel rejection.

5. Parents must love one another- how you treat each other leaves a lasting impression in their minds. 

6. Don't PLAY FAVORITES! If you are always bragging about one child, it leaves the other one feeling as though they are not good enough. 

7. Admit your failures-don't make a promise and then not do it. 

8. Pray together! 

9. Read the Bible together-this is the most important thing you can do as a family. 

10. Encourage your children to have private devotions. 

11. Attend church together

12. Explain how to handle money (give, save, spend)

13. Discourage any kind of criticism. 

Criticism tears people down. As parents we should make sure we build each other up and our children up. 

14. At the proper age, share your heartaches, disappointments, trials, and tough times.

15. Don't avoid hard questions

16. Build biblical convictions into their life as a guide.

17. Spend time with your children-encourage them

18. Plan fun things together

19. Be willing to ask for forgiveness-at dinner time discuss things that my be bothering you. Leave nothing unforgiven.

20. Don't take sides-if you do, you drive one away-let go of your pride.

21. Always be honest with your children at all times, if not they will carry your lies with them the rest of their life and even questions others.

22. Be a refuge for one another- be there personally-NOT by text but by phone. Hear their heart. Listen to them-encourage them-and don't be defensive. 

It is never to late to start living out these characteristics. Regardless of how you grew up, you can still choose for your family to live out and apply these 22 characteristics of a strong family. 

You determine the outcome of your life and your families life. Leave a legacy that passes from generation to generation. 

Don't let your past define you or your family. Make the choice today to let God's truth define you and your family. 

Sometimes the greatest thing we can do for ourselves and for our families, is remove ourselves from the things that hinder our spiritual growth. It might be hard, but in the end you will be better for it and so will your family. 

Call your family together and start installing these principals today. It will forever change your family from this generation forward. 

Remember it's the hash in the middle that makes the lasting impression, not the start date or the end date. Those are simply just numbers. 

Praying for you and your family as you seek to live out the characteristics of a strong family. 

Exodus 10-outline

Exodus 10-Study Notes

Study: Exodus 10

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-Joy. Prayer. Thankfulness

Learn-Locusts and Darkness

            ***Remember to mark in your Bibles or somewhere every time Moses asks Pharaoh to let the people go. We will discuss the meaning of this later on. ***

v Exodus 10:1-2

o   How is God using Pharaoh for His glory?

o   What does verse 1 mean to you? What does God reveal about Himself in this verse?

o   In verse 2 why does God want Moses to tell these stories to his children and grandchildren?

                  Deuteronomy 4:9-14

                  Deuteronomy 6:6-9

·      How did these stories of God shape you growing up?

·      How will these stories shape our children and grandchildren?

·      How do these stories set the foundation?

v Exodus 10:3-6

o   What warning does God give pharaoh in verse 4-6?

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o   What will be the consequence if Pharaoh refuses to let the people go?

o   How will this plague affect Egypt?

v Exodus 10:7-11

o   In verse 7 why did the court officials speak up? Why now, why didn’t they speak up a long time ago?

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§  How did Pharaoh respond?

o   Why was Pharaoh still so stubborn?

§  What did he think he could gain at this point? He had already destroyed Egypt?

o   Why did Pharaoh want to know whom all Moses would take?

§  What was Pharaoh’s fear if he let all of the Israelites go?

o   Why did Pharaoh respond in the manner he did in verse 10?

v Exodus 10:12-15

o   How do you think the Egyptians reacted when they woke up to locusts covering the entire land?

o   How were the families affected by this plague?

o   How were we affected by the sin of Adam and Eve?

v Exodus 10:16-20

o   How long do you think it took Pharaoh to call out to Moses, once the plague hit?

o   What do you notice in verse 17 about Pharaoh?

§  How was his repentance false repentance?

o   How does God display His mercy throughout each of these plagues?

§  How does Jesus shower us with mercy today?

o   Notice God used the wind to bring the plague in and to remove the plague?

v Exodus 10:21-23-The Darkness

o   List 5 things you know about darkness, spiritually?

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o   According to Matthew 8:12 where will there be eternal darkness?

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o   Why did the darkness last for 3 days? What was significant about the 3 days?

o   How long did the darkness last when Jesus died on the cross?

§  Mark 15:33

o   What was the difference between the gods of Egypt and the God of the Hebrews?

o   If Pharaoh let Moses take all the Israelites, what would he lose?

§  What made the Israelites so resourceful to the Egyptians?

o   How does Jesus deliver us from darkness?

o   Read Ephesians 5:10-14 how can we avoid and help others avoid darkness?

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