Exodus 22-Outline

Exodus 22

Study: The Establishment of the Laws

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: What’s Right and What’s Wrong

·       Exodus 22

o   2 Focus Points

§  1. Protection of Property-Exodus 22:1-15

§  2. Social Responsibility-Exodus 22:16-31

1.    Protection of Property-

-Exodus 22:1-15

v  These laws have three objectives, what would you consider those objectives to be?

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Ø  This chapter focuses on one word “Restitution.”

§  What does the word Restitution mean?

§  What three things come from restitution?

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§  How would are world today be different if we enforced restitution rather than just throwing someone in jail, to feast of food, watch TV and play games?

Ø  In verse 1, what is the fine for stealing an ox?

§  Why were they to pay back more?

Ø  Notice in verse 2-4 if the thief is not able to pay back what they have stolen; they are to be sold as a slave to pay the debt.

2. Social Responsibility

                  -Exodus 22:16-31

v  An expensive price for a moment of pleasure.

Ø  Back then, a man had to really consider if a moment of pleasure was worth the cost.

§  Today, we too need to consider if our moments of pleasure are worth the cost.

§  Is that sin worth what it will cost us later?

Ø  Each verse in 22:16-21; 28-31 is straightforward. God meant business.

·       Next to each verse right down why these things were so offensive to God.

·       16-17-Sexual Relations outside of Marriage-

·       18-Sorcery-

·       19-Sexual relations with an animal-

·       20-Sacrifices to any other god-

·       21-Oppressing foreigners-

·       28-Don’t blaspheme God

·       29-Don’t withhold your tithes-

·       30-Give God your firstborn cattle and sheep-

Ø  Exodus 22:22-27

·       God is a fair and merciful God. He has a heart for the orphaned, widowed, and poor. What rules did He put in place to protect them?

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·       How do these rules provide and meet their needs?

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More than a set of do’s and don’ts what was God’s ultimate purpose for His people?

Adopted

"Long ago, even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure." Ephesians 1:4-5

Have you entered into this loving relationship? 

Is it growing?

 Do you know without a doubt you are loved?

 Does your lifestyle reflect Him?

Exodus 21-Outline

Exodus 21

Study: The Establishment of the Laws

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: What’s Right and What’s Wrong

·       Exodus 21

o   2 Focus Points

§  1. Fair Treatment of Slaves/Servants-Exodus 21:1-11

§  2. Cases of Personal Injury-Exodus 21:12-36

1.    Fair Treatment of Slaves/Servants

-Exodus 21:1-11

v  The Israelites were very familiar with slavery. They lived in slavery for over 400 years. It was brutal and hard. They often times were mistreated and abused. Before Moses, it seemed as though there was no end in sight.

Ø  Let’s remember four important points regarding slavery.

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1. Slavery has always existed, but has never been encouraged.

2. Slavery in the Bible is completely different than slavery from man’s viewpoint. Slavery in the Bible has NOTHING to do with African Americans verse White.  A person who became a servant was because of a debt, extreme poverty, the selling of one to another, bankruptcy, and restitution.

3. There was a limit of time served and rule of treatment to those who had servants/slaves.

4.  God’s rules and laws were set to remind the Israelites of their slavery in Egypt.  He wanted them to treat their servants the way they wanted to be treated in Egypt.

Ø  Did you notice right off the bat God lays down the rules regarding servants rather than kings?

§  God went to the bottom of the social ladder first.

§  Jesus also went to the bottom first when He was born

§  According to Genesis 1:26-27 how are we to view all people?

§  Go back and re-read Exodus 20:2. What point was God making to the Israelite people regarding who He was verse who they were?

·       How was this reminder to affect them and the way they treated slaves?

Ø  How long was a Hebrew slave to serve?

§  Why only 6 years?

§  Why was it important for them to be free on the 7^th year?

§  Why did God find it necessary to incorporate the Sabbath in the laws?

Ø  Within those 6 years, many things can change; therefore God established some additional rules.  God is a God of detail. Only He could foresee those changes, therefore setting into place protective borders for all involved.

§  Why was it necessary for the wife and children to stay if the man was married during his six years?

§  What were the benefits for the wife and children staying?

§  According to Deuteronomy 15:13-15 how did God provide for the male servant

§  Why was it necessary for the slave to be marked in verse 6?

·       What marks us today?

§  How does the Lord reveal His love and protection for women in Exodus 21:7-11?

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2. Cases of Personal Injury

                  -Exodus 21:12-36

v  In this part of Exodus 21 we see the establishment of capital punishment in the case of murder with a distinction between accidental and premeditated murder.

Ø  Why did God go into such detail regarding personal injury?

§  Out of the 24 verses listed in Exodus 21:12-36 which ones stand out to you the most? List them.

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§  How many of these verses do we apply in our legal and court systems today?

§  In verses 24-25 why was the “eye for an eye” rule instituted?

·       According to Matthew 5:38-48 what does Jesus say about this rule?

His Design

When God created you, He found joy in His design!

You were created with love by a Father who is absolutely crazy about you. 

Take joy in the marvelous work of His hands and praise Him for making you unique and so wonderfully complex. 

Set your eyes not on becoming better or healthier for the praise of man, rather set your eyes and mind on becoming better and healthier because of what Jesus did for you and because of who He is…a Father who is madly in love with His creation…YOU!

Bent and Breaking

"The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads." Psalm 145:14

When we continue to carry the weight of our sin, burdens, and unhealthy lifestyles, we only weigh ourselves down to the point of breaking. 

Jesus promises to lift all those bent beneath their loads. 

Have you given Him the opportunity to do so?

Not Your Typical Monday

It was a Monday just like most, so I thought.

We all got home and he told us to get in the car we were going to go eat with some friends. 

So we all got loaded up and headed out, when he says we need to run by the Church real quick to help our friend move some tables around for Sunday school. 

Confused as to why, I began asking a lot of questions. Maybe even grumbling a little ;)

We pull up and Will, our friend meets us at the car and asks if we could both come in and help.

So I begin to get out and get the boys out when Will says it will just be a minute they are fine. So we start to walk in and I notice Will is not coming. (Hence the boys will be fine in the car)

I begin to realize something is going on. 

G walks me into the Sanctuary and takes me to the front of the altar. 

We sit down and I notice there is music playing in the background. 

I begin to get nervous and G grabs my hands and begins...

"I remember the first time you and I talked and the first thing you asked me was  "Are you a Christian?" At that very moment I knew you were different. I knew I wanted to get to know you more.

God made you just for me.  We are a perfect fit. We have had a lot of ups and downs, but we have always pushed through. Everyday I love you more and more. I love you more today than I did then. You make me a better man. You have always supported me in whatever I chose to do. 

We have grown in so many areas and I am a better man and dad because of you. We really do fill each other's holes. 

I love serving Jesus and others with you. I love your heart for the Lord. You are rare and you stand strong for what you believe and I love that about you. I want to lead you and our boys spiritually and be that leader for you guys. 

I know ten years ago I didn't really get the proposal right, but today I want to try again. 

At this point he takes me to the altar and we kneel down. 

Before I do anything I want to pray with you. So of course I try to gather my composure and stop sobbing so he can pray. 

He finishes and I begin to get up. He grabs my hand and kneels down on one knee. 

This is where I should have brought you the first time. The place that means the most to both of us. 

Kristi, will you serve Jesus with me for the next 60 years of our lives? Will you continue to walk with me as we raise our boys in the Word of God? Will you let me serve you and our family for the rest of our lives, always keeping Christ in the center? Will you continue to walk with me on this path the Lord has set us on? 

He then reaches into his pocket and pulls out a little black box and opens it up. 

Will you love me and serve Jesus with me forever? May this ring be a reminder of who we are today. May it be our commitment to always put God first and serve Him daily. 

Sigh...this man was way more than I ever deserved. 

I of course said yes all while knocking him over when I threw my self on him. :)

Avery and Dax, you have been placed in the arms of an earthly daddy who loves Jesus, us and others passionately. I pray your love for your wives will be a reflection of your love for Christ, just like your daddy's. 

I pray you will learn from our relationship what a relationship with Christ looks like, individually and married. 

Garrett, you my sweet man are the love of my life. Your unconditional love is a visible reminder of Christ's unconditional love for me. 

Thank you for the man you are today and the man you will be tomorrow and the next day and the next day. 

Thank you for teaching me daily what selflessness looks like. Thank you for providing for our family. Thank you for leading us spiritually. 

You my love, still give me butterflies. You are my partner, my best friend, my teammate, my helper, my biggest supporter, my encourager and the most amazing daddy. I am so blessed to have been made to be your helper. 

Jerry and Gabie, you set the example of true love by the way you loved. I am forever thankful and honored to serve, love, and walk through this life with your son. 

Jesus, You have blessed me here on earth more than my mind can fathom. You are my forever soul mate. May I love Garrett the way You love me. May I honor You by honoring him. May I be a reflection of You in my speech, actions, reactions and attitude towards him, building him up, encouraging him and supporting him. 

Thank You for taking up residency within us and within our home. 

May all who enter our home and  presence see and feel You first and foremost, in the most overwhelming way.

Because our Temples are His!

I am teaming up with the sweet Caroline Foster @Fitforhisglory to lead my first challenge group. We would love to have you join us. ⬇️

➡️Final Call: Insanity Max 30 Group⬅️ _____________________________________

Shaun T is back with Insanity Max 30. Only 30 minutes, 5 days a week. [see link in bio for short promo video] 

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We are excited to start the 60 day Insanity: Max 30 program on January 5th! We already have a few amazing ladies joining us for this 60 day challenge, and we have a few more spots available. We are looking for ladies who want to get stronger and healthier with us in 2015! You may not be able to complete the full 30 minutes at a Shaun T speed, but the program is designed to have you start with Shaun T as long as you can, write down that number you hit, and then drop to modify or take a short break. 

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If you are committed and want in on this New Years challenge with us, leave your email below for more details.

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As with every challenge we do, we will focus on hitting our physical goals by committing our bodies to Christ. This group is going to be small and will fill up quick, so if you want in let us know!