Good thoughts Tracy - following that 1st commandment - to keep God first is a powerful one, and the most important one we should remember in everyday life. Keeping God first will keep us aligned with Him, and help us follow the rest of His commandments. Thanks for sharing.
Why can't people (including me) do that today? Rejoice in what the Lord has done for them, instead of complaining about how they got where they are and how much trouble they have. God is good! all the time! And we need to rejoice in that!
I think the complaining of the people with Moses is similar to people today. They only wanted for themselves, and did not realize that the Lord was providing for them. Peope need to realize today, also, that the Lord provides what we need, we only need ask for it.
For me, it’s about the importance of worship. This song reminds the Jews every time they sing it how God rescued them and of His continuing goodness to His people. I think it’s the same for the songs we sing today in worship. People pass away, but lyrics set to music can live on and instruct and inspire future generations.
God can use the unrighteous for His righteous purposes and we need to take comfort in that and trust God. Just as He did with Pharaoh. Just as a parent readily sees how their child can avoid danger by following the parent's instruction, we need to show that same obedience to our Heavenly Father who knows what is best for us. We just need to be obedient.
Maybe I’ve been dense all this time, but Verses 43-49 really make it sink in. The Lamb was sacrificed to save God’s chosen people. Just like Jesus, the lamb who was sacrificed for us. Just…wow.
Can't help but think that just as Pharaoh was given numerous chances by God to change his mind, the lost are given multiple chances to change their minds and accept Christ. However, when they don't, God can still use them for His purposes.
Me too Monte! I’m sooo stubborn. I’m also struck by God’s mercy in the midst of these plagues. a) He could have destroyed the Egyptians and saved His people, he he hasn’t. b) He gives instructions on how to protect the livestock from the hail. Those that feared God were able to save their livestock from the hail. And c) when Pharaoh says he will let the people go if Moses will stop the hail, God calls him out for lying. “I know that you do not yet fear the Lord” (v 30). Yet God stops the hail anyway.
Frogs, flies, lice? What's wrong with this guy (Pharaoh)? ! But again, I see myself in the Pharaoh. When adversity leaves (which drove me back to God), I tend to wander away in the comfort of the moment.
I couldn't help but think while reading this...why didn't God just make Pharaoh give it up? But again, God's plan is not always the easy way (for us). As I read on, I was able to answer my own question. God wanted to show to the Egyptian people that HE was God, and to destroy the Egyptians afterward.
Verse 5: "...and I remember my promise." God always remembers His promises even when we don't. I think this implies that many of God's promises will not be fulfilled immediately. We must patiently wait and trust in His perfect timing. Something we don't usually do well. And again, in Verse 12, Moses cranks up (once again) the excuse machine. However, I can completely understand Moses' discouragement. I guess this (and Verse 5) are where faith and obedience come into play. Lessons for us today.
This one is tough. I suppose because it seems to deal with a matter of fairness. How is it fair that we do what is expected of us only to have our efforts answered with greater adversity? The phrase, "No good deed goes unpunished." comes to mind. Well, what is fair? It's easy for us to forget our place in the scheme of things. We aren't God. We don't see what He sees. We don't always have the full picture. Yet, we are quick to make judgments when things don't go the way WE want or expect. It's a focus on ourselves...OUR desires, OUR needs, OUR expectations, that is sinful. We need to have the attitude that, "God, you'll be God and I'll be your creation, subject to your will." Easily said, no so easily done. Suppose this is where faith comes in?
1. God just wants our obedience. 2. God provided to Moses evidence that he had his back, yet Moses still made excuses for how he wasn’t enough. God clearly makes us more than enough. 3. How blessed we are when we are obedient (knowing that God doesn’t need us to accomplish His will). 4. Jethro is a really cool name, whether it’s in ancient Egypt or 1960s Beverly Hills.
Two takeaways for me...1. I'm reminded how God often redeems our defeats and turns them into some of our greatest victories for His glory (speaking specifically about Moses' mother giving him up only get him back -- and to get paid to do so). 2. I'm like Moses in that I look around to see if anyone is looking. When the coast is clear, I sin. THEN, when I discover that I'm caught, I run!
I guess the big takeaway for me was the somewhat small number of ‘original captives’ there were, 70 + 1. It seems they became a great nation while in captivity. I guess they weren’t too tired at the end of their long days of hard labor. The second takeaway is how they became a great nation through their obedience to God (the people through procreation and the midwives refusal to kill the male babies.
Pastor trey- wondering what this means in terms of salvation. Because we are still bound by the moral law, does it save us? Or how does this relate to salvation.
THE HOLY SPIRIT REJECTS SOLA FIDE: James 2:24 RSV You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. James 2:24 RSV You see that a man is justified by works and not by Sola Fide. Protestants stop trying to claim Luther 2:24 "You see that a man is justified by faith alone." The Protestant Scripture Twister Series #4 - Luther 2:24 /th-cam.com/video/UoYYXo7wjdQ/w-d-xo.html
amazing video, and absolutely amazing cast, i cant wait to see more!
good video guys
Good thoughts Tracy - following that 1st commandment - to keep God first is a powerful one, and the most important one we should remember in everyday life. Keeping God first will keep us aligned with Him, and help us follow the rest of His commandments. Thanks for sharing.
Amen!
Why can't people (including me) do that today? Rejoice in what the Lord has done for them, instead of complaining about how they got where they are and how much trouble they have. God is good! all the time! And we need to rejoice in that!
I think the complaining of the people with Moses is similar to people today. They only wanted for themselves, and did not realize that the Lord was providing for them. Peope need to realize today, also, that the Lord provides what we need, we only need ask for it.
For me, it’s about the importance of worship. This song reminds the Jews every time they sing it how God rescued them and of His continuing goodness to His people. I think it’s the same for the songs we sing today in worship. People pass away, but lyrics set to music can live on and instruct and inspire future generations.
God can use the unrighteous for His righteous purposes and we need to take comfort in that and trust God. Just as He did with Pharaoh. Just as a parent readily sees how their child can avoid danger by following the parent's instruction, we need to show that same obedience to our Heavenly Father who knows what is best for us. We just need to be obedient.
Maybe I’ve been dense all this time, but Verses 43-49 really make it sink in. The Lamb was sacrificed to save God’s chosen people. Just like Jesus, the lamb who was sacrificed for us. Just…wow.
Can't help but think that just as Pharaoh was given numerous chances by God to change his mind, the lost are given multiple chances to change their minds and accept Christ. However, when they don't, God can still use them for His purposes.
Exodus 21 will be Loads of Fun! 😂
Partial obedience is still disobedience.
Me too Monte! I’m sooo stubborn. I’m also struck by God’s mercy in the midst of these plagues. a) He could have destroyed the Egyptians and saved His people, he he hasn’t. b) He gives instructions on how to protect the livestock from the hail. Those that feared God were able to save their livestock from the hail. And c) when Pharaoh says he will let the people go if Moses will stop the hail, God calls him out for lying. “I know that you do not yet fear the Lord” (v 30). Yet God stops the hail anyway.
Frogs, flies, lice? What's wrong with this guy (Pharaoh)? ! But again, I see myself in the Pharaoh. When adversity leaves (which drove me back to God), I tend to wander away in the comfort of the moment.
I couldn't help but think while reading this...why didn't God just make Pharaoh give it up? But again, God's plan is not always the easy way (for us). As I read on, I was able to answer my own question. God wanted to show to the Egyptian people that HE was God, and to destroy the Egyptians afterward.
Verse 5: "...and I remember my promise." God always remembers His promises even when we don't. I think this implies that many of God's promises will not be fulfilled immediately. We must patiently wait and trust in His perfect timing. Something we don't usually do well. And again, in Verse 12, Moses cranks up (once again) the excuse machine. However, I can completely understand Moses' discouragement. I guess this (and Verse 5) are where faith and obedience come into play. Lessons for us today.
This one is tough. I suppose because it seems to deal with a matter of fairness. How is it fair that we do what is expected of us only to have our efforts answered with greater adversity? The phrase, "No good deed goes unpunished." comes to mind. Well, what is fair? It's easy for us to forget our place in the scheme of things. We aren't God. We don't see what He sees. We don't always have the full picture. Yet, we are quick to make judgments when things don't go the way WE want or expect. It's a focus on ourselves...OUR desires, OUR needs, OUR expectations, that is sinful. We need to have the attitude that, "God, you'll be God and I'll be your creation, subject to your will." Easily said, no so easily done. Suppose this is where faith comes in?
1. God just wants our obedience. 2. God provided to Moses evidence that he had his back, yet Moses still made excuses for how he wasn’t enough. God clearly makes us more than enough. 3. How blessed we are when we are obedient (knowing that God doesn’t need us to accomplish His will). 4. Jethro is a really cool name, whether it’s in ancient Egypt or 1960s Beverly Hills.
Two takeaways for me...1. I'm reminded how God often redeems our defeats and turns them into some of our greatest victories for His glory (speaking specifically about Moses' mother giving him up only get him back -- and to get paid to do so). 2. I'm like Moses in that I look around to see if anyone is looking. When the coast is clear, I sin. THEN, when I discover that I'm caught, I run!
I guess the big takeaway for me was the somewhat small number of ‘original captives’ there were, 70 + 1. It seems they became a great nation while in captivity. I guess they weren’t too tired at the end of their long days of hard labor. The second takeaway is how they became a great nation through their obedience to God (the people through procreation and the midwives refusal to kill the male babies.
Soli Deo Gloria 👍
This is one of the most hated doctrines in scripture.The natural man abhors it.
Pastor trey- wondering what this means in terms of salvation. Because we are still bound by the moral law, does it save us? Or how does this relate to salvation.
Great question!
Thank you for this pastor. :)
The Solas are created by the Reformers.
THE HOLY SPIRIT REJECTS SOLA FIDE: James 2:24 RSV You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. James 2:24 RSV You see that a man is justified by works and not by Sola Fide. Protestants stop trying to claim Luther 2:24 "You see that a man is justified by faith alone." The Protestant Scripture Twister Series #4 - Luther 2:24 /th-cam.com/video/UoYYXo7wjdQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks pastor Trey. I've been really confused about this topic lately.
I'm glad it was helpful!
Well done, Earl! I learned how to pronounce them. Lol
Tom an Becky Amen great job!!!!