Formed at the Mountain: From Rescue to Relationship… Israel has been delivered from Egypt.The sea has opened.The bread has fallen.The water has flowed. Now begins something just as important: formation. God did not rescue Israel merely to free them from Pharaoh.He rescued them to bring them to Himself (Exod. 19:4). These chapters show a shift:from deliverance → to discipleship,from escape → to encounter,from slavery → to covenant…
Bread in the Wilderness, Water from the Rock.. As we continue the journey from the Red Sea into the wilderness, these chapters feel very human. The songs of chapter 15 fade quickly into the complaints of chapters 16 and 17. Yet what stands out most is not the instability of the people, but the steady…
This Valentine, Ask What You Can Give… As Valentine’s Day approaches, the world is busy searching for gifts meant to express love. On my way home from the office, I stopped at a few stores to pick up some things—and as I walked in, Valentine’s Day was everywhere. Shelves were filled with chocolates, flowers, cards,…
And Before the Table Moves, There Is a Presence. Receiving Redemption Before Walking in Deliverance.. Key Texts: Exodus 12–15; Exodus 13:21–22; Isaiah 53; Isaiah 63:9–14; John 1:14, 1:29; Luke 22; Hebrews 13:5; Romans 8:31; 1 Corinthians 11 Introduction: God’s Order Is Never Accidental One of the most overlooked truths in the Exodus story is this: God…
From the Table to the Sea, From Fear to Praise.. Key Texts: Exodus 14–15; Isaiah 43; Romans 6; 1 Corinthians 10; Revelation 15 1. God Leads Them Into an Impossible Place (Exodus 14:1–4) After the Passover, God does something surprising. He does not lead Israel directly out.Instead, He turns them back — toward the sea. “I will harden Pharaoh’s…
From Judgment to Redemption: When the Blood Speaks.. By the time we reach Exodus 11, Egypt has seen power.Pharaoh has seen signs.The gods of Egypt have been humiliated. Yet nothing has changed. Now God announces the final act — not just another plague, but a decisive moment in redemptive history. Exodus 11 – The Final Plague:…
When Power Is Confronted and the Heart Is Exposed… By the time we reach Exodus 8–10, the question is no longer whether God is powerful. That has already been demonstrated.The question now is: What happens to the human heart when God’s power becomes undeniable? These chapters show us that miracles alone do not produce repentance. In fact, repeated…
When Obedience Makes Things Worse… At the end of Genesis, God’s promises felt distant but intact. By Exodus 3–4, God has spoken clearly, revealed His name, and sent His chosen deliverer. Now, in chapters 5–7, we face a sobering reality: obedience does not immediately lead to relief. In fact, it often makes things worse—before redemption begins….
As we move deeper into Exodus, chapter 4 feels raw, uncomfortable, and deeply human. God has revealed Himself in fire, spoken His covenant name, and clearly commissioned Moses. Yet instead of bold obedience, we encounter hesitation, excuses, fear—and even divine anger. This chapter teaches us that calling does not eliminate weakness, and faith does not…