Deliverance for the Future

  Introduction Let’s start with our key scripture for today, Exodus 12:13 – The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; and when I see the blood I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. In … Continue reading Deliverance for the Future

The God People Want

I.      Introduction So this week’s lesson finds God’s people in the wilderness worshipping a golden calf. If you’ve been reading along in the chronological bible, you might wonder how we have strayed so far from God’s plan for us in the Garden of Eden. What was God’s plan for Israel? God’s plan: Garden of Eden … Continue reading The God People Want

His Presence

             I.      Introduction Our scripture for the week was supposed to be Exodus 39 & 40.  It’s starts with these verses, Moreover, from the blue and purple and scarlet material, they made finely woven garments for ministering in the holy place as well as the holy garments which were for Aaron, just as the Lord … Continue reading His Presence

Sufficient

s.      Introduction What is “enough”?  When do we have “enough?” Have you ever had enough chocolate? How about money?  Have you ever had enough money? How about family?  Never mind, of course you can have enough of family.  I withdraw the analogy. When we do not have enough, what response pleases the Lord?  Do we … Continue reading Sufficient

Confrontation

I.      Introduction Good morning, everyone.  Our lesson for this week is from Exodus 7, but I sort of felt the lesson this week should be on Exodus 14 where Moses parts the Red Sea.  Or maybe Genesis 7 about Noah and the Great Flood.  Or maybe we’re all worn out from talking about floodwaters. The … Continue reading Confrontation

Amazing Deliverance

I. Introduction Who in this class has a collection? Dolls, thimbles, something else? I used to collect pennies when I was a young teen. I'd go through my grandfather's big jar of coins looking for specific pennies I didn't have. The oldest penny I had was from 1916, if I recall correctly. Once, based on … Continue reading Amazing Deliverance

Compassionate Action

I. Introduction It's difficult to see God at work sometimes, isn't it? Unanswered prayers, world hunger, wars. Our own lives, sickness, injuries. Let's start off today with a list of problems. Things that we believe God should solve, should do differently. Some big "why" questions. I'll start off with a couple. What's up with that … Continue reading Compassionate Action