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Explore the lessons of trust from the biblical accounts of the Israelites' journey out of Egypt. Experience the challenges and victories in trusting in God's timing. Reflect on the significance of faith and patience in your own life.
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Learning to Trust Took God 1 night to take the Israelites out of Egypt Took God 40 years to take Egypt out of the Israelites
Trust • Exodus 13:17-18 – “the road of the Philistines” • God just knocked off China • He is worried about Cuba?!? • God is wanting Israel to step up their commitment
Trust • Exodus 16 – daily manna and quail • God was providing sustenance • They wanted food they craved – Num. 11:4-6 • Eat meat until they are sick of it
Trust • Exodus 17 – AdonaiNissi • Israelites complaining they were better off in Egypt • Amalekites were slave traders • Tribe of Dan was the rear guard • Moses was pointing to God – Israelite’s help
Trust • Exodus 17/Numbers 20 – Water from the Rock • First time Moses was to hit the rock • God was taking punishment for Israelites guilt • Word for smite is used twice • Picture of Jesus
Trust • Exodus 17/Numbers 20 – Water from the Rock • First time Moses was to hit the rock • God was taking punishment for Israelites guilt • Word for smite is used twice • Picture of Jesus • Second time Moses was to speak to the rock • God had been teaching Israel to hear God’s words • Moses paid huge price for disobedience
Trust • Numbers 21 – Bronze snake • Israelites grumbled again • God punished them • Salvation came through belief not action
Trust • Numbers 21 – Bronze snake • Israelites grumbled again • God punished them • Salvation came through belief not action • Picture of Christ
Trust • How is God teaching us to trust? • Do we need as many lessons as the Israelites?