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?

Exodus 14-Outline

Exodus 14-Study Notes

Study: Exodus 14-

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 Great Escape

v Exodus 14:1-4

o   What did God have in store for the Israelites and Egyptians when He told the Israelites to camp along the shore opposite Baal-Zephon?

o   What was God’s plan according to verses 3-4?

o   In verse 4 God says, “ I have planned this so I will receive great glory at the expense of Pharaoh and his armies.”

o   What point was God making?

o   What was God’s purpose for Pharaoh?

o   According to Romans 9:17-18 & 9:22-23 what lesson is God trying to teach us?

v Exodus 14:5-9

o   Why did Pharaoh change his mind?

o   What did he realize was happening?

§  What were the Egyptians planning to do against 2 million Israelites?

o   Why did God strengthen Pharaoh’s resolve?

§   If God hadn’t strengthened Pharaoh and hardened his heart how would God have continued to display His glory?

o   Why is God always displaying His glory?

§  How is He still doing it today?

v Exodus 14:10-12

o   What were the Israelites reactions when they saw the Egyptians in the distance?

o   How did they respond to Moses during that time?

o   Why did the Israelites begin to get angry and complain?

§  What does this show about their faith in God thus far?

·      How do you react during times of stress and fear?

§  What does Psalm 106:7-8 tell about God?

o   In verses 11-12 list out every complaint made by the Israelites?

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v Exodus 14:13-14

o   How does Moses respond to the people?

§  How does God respond to us when we complain?

o   What 5 commands did Moses give the people?

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·      How can we apply and use these in our own lives?

v Exodus 14:15-18

o   In verse 15 why did God tell Moses to stop crying out to Him and get moving?

§  Prayer is vital but we should not use it as a way to get out of action?

o   How was God going to deliver the Israelites from the Egyptians this time?

§  What do you notice about the place God placed the Israelites?

·      They were placed between mountains and the sea and God chose the sea to display His glory?

o   One God is finished with Pharaoh and his armies what does He say all of Egypt will know?

o   Have you ever stopped and thought about all the men who died under Pharaoh’s command?

v Exodus 14:19-20

o   How did God protect the Israelites come nighttime?

o   Why did the angel of the Lord and the pillar of cloud move behind the Israelites?

o   What do you notice about God’s ability to protect and guide in verse 20?

v Exodus 14:21-25

o   How did God open up a way for the Israelites to escape?

§  How does He open up a way out for us when we feel like there is no way?

v Exodus 14:21-25

o   God didn’t just open up the sea and part it. He even made the ground dry.

o   How did God show His love and protection in verse 22?

o   How could the Israelites witness God’s presence, power and protection and still come out and complain?

o   In verse 23-28 list out how God displayed who He was to the Egyptians?

v Exodus 14:29-31

o   How did God reassure the Israelites of their safety in verse 30?

§  What did they see wash up on shore?

o   How did the Israelites respond in verse 31?

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