Exodus 16-Outline

Exodus 16

Study: Manna & Quail

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-

·       Exodus 16

o   3 Focus Points

§  1. The Complaints- Exodus 16:1-3

·       Their Surroundings

·       Their focus

§  2. God’s Plan-Exodus 16:4-15

·       Provide their daily need

·       Test their obedience

·       God reveal’s His presence

§  3. God’s Detailed Instructions- Exodus 16:16-36

·       The Amount Required

·       No Leftovers

·       The 6^th day

·       The Sabbath

1.    The Complaints

-Exodus 16:1-3; 8

v  According to verse 8 who were the complaints of the people really against?

Ø  When we complain, who are our complaints really against?

§  Our complaints can leave a lasting impression on others and on us. Complaints produce nothing but doubt, lack of trust, and negativity.

§  How many times does God remind them about their complaining in chapter 16?

¨     Their Surroundings

-Exodus 16:1-2

Ø  Bonus Question: What was the environment like in the Sin Desert?

Ø  What was the time frame from the time they left Egypt to the time they arrived in the Sin Desert?            

Ø  What made the Sin Desert so inconvenient to the people of Israel?

Ø  How did the people of Israel allow their surroundings to affect their attitudes?

§  How do your surroundings affect your attitude and faith?

¨     Their Focus

-Exodus 16:3

Ø  According to verse 3, what did the Israelites focus on?

Ø  Why were they so quick to complain?

§  Why are we so quick to complain when things get hard or become inconvenient?

§  Rather than focusing on God, they focused on the groaning’s of their flesh. What did their flesh desire to have happen?

Ø  Where did God want their focus to be?

§  Why was it so hard for them to focus on God and His ability to provide?

Ø  What message can we draw out from verse 3?

2.    God’s Plan

Exodus 16:4-15

§  Bonus Question -In the New Testament who is compared to Manna? Why? What passage is used to describe this person?

¨     His Plan to Provide

-Exodus 16:4,8

-Bonus Question: What does the word Manna mean?

Ø  How did God plan on providing food for the Israelites according to verses 4 and 8?

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Ø  How would this meet their daily needs?

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·       How does God meet our daily needs?

·       Flip over and read Matthew 4:4.

¨     How does God’s Word satisfy our spiritual and physical needs?

§  How does God carry out His plan and provide food for the Israelites according to verse 13-15?

§  In verse 14 what does the Manna look like?

¨     Testing Their Obedience

-Exodus 16:4

Ø  Bonus Question: According the lay out of the Tabernacle where was the manna placed?

Ø  Why was it necessary to God to test the obedience of the Israelites?

§  Why is obedience so important to God?

§  How do we benefit from being obedient?

§  How does trust and obedience go hand and hand?

¨     God Reveals His Presence

-Exodus 16:7, 9-10

Ø  What effect did God’s presence have on the people of Israel?

§  When God reveals Himself to us, what purpose is it for?

Ø  How did God display His presence according to verses 7, 9 and 10?

§  Verse 7-

§  Verse 9-

§  Verse 10-

§  In what ways has God displayed His presence to us over the last 2000 years?

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3.    God’s Detailed Instructions

-Exodus 16:5, 12, 15-36

                 

v  Next to each verse list out God’s instruction.

Ø  Next to the verses that apply list out the amount required to take-

Ø  Verse 5-

Ø  Verse 16-

-Why were they only allowed to take the amount needed and not wanted?

Ø  Verse 18-

-What happened to those who took too much?

-What happened to those who took little?

Ø  Verse 19-

-Why did God not want them to keep any overnight?

-What happened in verse 20 to those who disobeyed?

Ø  Verse 22-

-Why was there twice as much food on the sixth day?

Ø  Verse 23-

-Why were the Israelites to not gather food on the 7^th day?

Ø  Verse 25-

-What was the importance of the Sabbath?

-How does that still apply to us today?

-Why is it important for us to take time to rest and be with God?

Ø  Verse 26-

§  Verse 27- what resulted from those who disobeyed and still tried to gather manna on the Sabbath day?

Ø  Verse 32-

Ø  Verse 33-

§  In verse 31 what did the Manna taste like?

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¨     God is not only a God of detail but of taste too.  

§  How long did Israel eat Manna?

§  Why is God so detail oriented?

§  How does His details benefit and help us?

§  How do they protect us?

How are we similar to the Israelites today?

What lessons can we learn and apply from Exodus 16?

                 

Take-Away

1. God always provides our daily needs, NOT WANTS! (And that is a good thing.)

2. Use these lessons and examples to help guide you as you walk through this life.

3. Focus on God’s plan and will for your life.

4. Don’t just read God’s Word, study it and obey it.

5.  Wake up and feast on the Word of God, it is your daily source of strength and nourishment.

6. Don’t let your complaints become more than your thanks.

Application

1. How can you transform your complaints into prayers of thankfulness?

2. How can you find joy in the midst of suffering, inconvenience, stress, and frustration?

3. What three things can you take from Exodus 16 and apply to your life this week?

4.  List out 10 ways God has met your daily needs

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Exodus 15- Outline

Exodus 15-Outline

Study: Exodus 15

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-A Song of Deliverance

v Exodus 15:1-21

o   How many times is God’s power and strength mentioned?

o   How many times is deliverance mentioned?

o   What made this particular song so unique?

o   Why was music and worship so big in Bible times?

o   How does worship play a role in our relationship with Christ?

o   What was the purpose of this song?

o   List two other books in the Bible that have famous songs?

o   In the two you listed, what was the purpose and theme of those songs?

o   What particular verses reveal confidence and hope in the Israelites?

v Exodus 15:22-27

o   How many days had the Israelites gone without water?

o   Why did they begin to complain?

o   Why was the water in Marah bitter?

o   What was the Israelites first reaction to the bitter water?

o   How did Moses react to their complaining?

o   How did the Lord react to Moses’ prayer?

o   In verse 26 list out the commands God laid before them?

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o   What did God say would be the benefit for listening and obeying?

o   How did God show Himself as Provider in verse 27

o   What are the benefits of turning to God and waiting for Him to provide verses complaining and grumbling?

o   What does complaining reveal about our hearts?

o   What does complaining reveal about our faith?

Take a few minutes and write out your own song of deliverance. 

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Her Relentless Search

She's been on a life long search for happiness. There is a deep longing within her that cries out to be fulfilled. So she continues the weary journey, searching for the one thing that will satisfy her deepest need.

Her lack of contentment and frustration has come from let down after let down of the things she thought would quench her dry and weary soul.

Her spouse, her kids, her big home, her nice cars, her put together appearance, her fancy clothes, all things that still leave her longing.

But somewhere deep within her lies the answer. An answer she is all to familiar with, but has refused for way too long.

Jesus.

She knows He is the answer. She knows its the relationship with Him that she needs. Yet in her quest to satisfy her flesh, she searches for relationships from man. Anyone who will listen to her, anyone who will tell her the things she wants to hear. Anyone who will lift her up and give her praise. She goes around speaking of the wonderful things she has done, yet fails to lift Him up, the giver and provider of all things.

Most days, even for her, is a toss up. Every minute is different. One minute happiness has found its place. The next minute its gone and insecurity, doubt, and anger have taken root. Her past and present always collide. Holding on to every let down, every disappointment, every obstacle leaves her still searching for happiness, something that is like the crashing waves and tossing of the wind.

Temporary!

Here one minute and gone the next.

If only, is her constant thought.

Maybe if I… is her companion.

Her speech has become as fickle as her feelings.

The thought of joy seems but a mere word to her. To her, joy and happiness are one in the same.

Yet, the reality of it all is they couldn't be more different. They are the exact opposite of one another.

Jesus is Joy.

He is constant. He is faithful. He is satisfying. He is fulfilling.

All the spending. All the pretending. All the right words, they mean nothing. They give nothing, but false and empty hope with out a real relationship with Christ.

A relationship that grows daily, a relationship that knows if all was stripped away He is more than enough.

A relationship that is expressed through an abundance of love for who He is and what He's done. For in that relationship comes confidence, security and joy.

Jesus is the giver of joy. No amount of money. No amount of recognition. No amount of popularity. No amount of worldly possessions can be earned or given.

It's His free gift that comes with accepting Him in a real personal way. It's hers for the taking. It's all of ours for the taking if only we will reach out and grab it.

She is still searching, but hopefully one day soon, she will stop her search and look to Him. Hopefully one day she will understand the true meaning of joy. Jesus joy. Joy that comes from knowing she is His forever and ever. Jesus Joy that runs so deep it boils out in a way she has always longed for. Joy that needs no spoken explanation. Just pure Jesus Joy that can be felt and seen from the radiant light of Jesus that shines through every part of her.

To you sweet one searching for happiness, may you find the ever satisfying, ever lasting joy in Jesus instead!

May you seek to grow in your relationship with Christ for that is where true joy and fulfillment is found.

"I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey me, you remain  in my love, just as I obey my Father and remain in his love. I have told you this so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!" John 15:9-11

The One Thing

What's one thing that Jesus does for you that brings you overwhelming joy?