God Delivers: The Redeemer Sees and Acts

God Delivers: The Redeemer Sees and Acts               

Exodus 2:23-3:22

I. Because of His Covenant, God answers the prayers of His oppressed.     Exodus 2:23-25

“Covenant” - (The Jesus Storybook Bible) - “A Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.”   

Psalm 34:15 - “The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and His ears toward their cry.”

Luke 4:18-19 - “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor…. proclaim release to the captives…recovery of sight to the blind… set free those who are oppressed…proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.”

II. Because of His covenant, God reveals His nature and brings redemption.    Exodus 3:1-22

Joshua 1:3 - "Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread, I have given to you…" 

 Joshua 5:15 – “The captain of the Lord’s host said to Joshua, ‘Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.’ And Joshua did so.”

 Joshua 10:24 – “When they brought these kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war… ‘Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings…’”

 Ruth 4:7-8 – “Now this was the custom in former times in Israel concerning the redemption and the exchange of land to confirm any matter: a man removed his sandal and gave it to another… he said to Boaz, ‘Buy it for yourself.’  And he removed his sandal.”

Luke 15:22 - "But the father said to his servants, bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet"   

Ephesians 6:10-17 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil… having covered your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace…”

Matthew 3:11 – “I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.”

1 Corinthians 15:27 - “For He "has put everything under Christ’s feet…."

Romans 16:20 – “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.”

John 8:56-58 - “Your father Abraham rejoiced that he was to see my day; he saw it and was glad.” The Jews then said to Jesus, ‘You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?’ Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly! I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.’”

 Faith Sheet

Monthly Memory Verse - Psalm 16:11 - “You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence…”

Weekly Memory Verse - Psalm 18:2 “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer…”

Reviewing This Past Sunday

God Delivers: The Redeemer Sees and Acts              

Exodus 2:23-3:22

 1. How would the slavery of the Israelites have affected their view of God’s covenant promise to greatly bless them?

2. Sinful, evil deeds often remain hidden in the world and in our lives. How does it comfort you to know God sees every sinful deed done against you? How does it challenge you to know that God sees every sinful deed you have done against Him and others?

3. What is the difference between being “afraid of God” and being “terrified and in awe” of God?

4. How does it encourage you to know that God hears and responds to the cries of the oppressed?

5. How should the cry of those enslaved to sin differ from the cry of those who have been liberated in Christ?

6. What are some areas in which you feel unqualified or unable to do what God has called you to do?

7. When we feel inadequate to obey God’s call, what are some ways we can move our eyes from the magnitude of the task to the majesty of God Himself?

8. What are the fears that most hinder you from speaking on God’s behalf? How can we overcome these fears and excuses with faith in God’s promised redemption?

Gospel Project - God responded by explaining His purpose to Moses. His purpose was to relocate His people. He would take them out of Egypt and put them in a place with milk and honey. (3:8-9) God was going to save them from something (slavery) for something (worship and witness).

 Preparing for Next Sunday

God Delivers: The Redeemer Reveals His Glory

Exodus 5:1-23

 1. Read the passage and ask the Lord to reveal Himself and His truth. (Exodus 5:1-23)

2. HIGHLIGHT a verse or truth that stands out to you and write it out.

3. EXPLAIN the text in your own words to make sure you see the big picture of God’s Story.  (Who wrote it & why was it written? To whom it was written? What is the context? How does the text point to the Father, Son or Spirit? What is the text telling us about our new identity as believers in Christ or how we are to live?)

4. APPLY a truth from the text to your own life. (Focus on what God is saying to you and what is your act of obedience, confession, praise, giving thanks, etc.)

5. RESPOND in prayer and go apply what God reveals to you from the Scriptures.