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Movement. The ONLY way in following the LORD. Life of Moses. “This is one of the Hebrew children.” – Daughter of Pharaoh Exodus 2:6. Journey begins…. Left his home – but his mother became his nurse maid Exodus 2:8 His mother reveals his true identity and instills ethnic pride.
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Movement The ONLY way in following the LORD
Life of Moses • “This is one of the Hebrew children.” – Daughter of Pharaoh Exodus 2:6
Journey begins… • Left his home – but his mother became his nurse maid • Exodus 2:8 • His mother reveals his true identity and instills ethnic pride
Identified with Brethren • Murdered Egyptian taskmaster and buried him in the sand • Exodus 2:12
Attempts to Reconcile Brothers • “Who made you a Prince and a Judge over us?” • Exodus 2:14 But actually alienates them
Refugee from Pharoah • Moses fled to Midian
40 Years a Shepherd • Married the boss’s daughter – Zipporah • Tends flock for 40 years
Call of God • Burning Bush Experience – When YOU know • “Come now, therefore, and I will send you unto Pharaoh. That thou mayest bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt.” • Exodus 3:10
Realization is Ours, not God’s • The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. • Revelation 13:8
Signs begin • And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent… • And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow. • Exodus 4:3, 6
Moses disqualifies himself • O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. • Exodus 4:10
Ministry begins • But even his ministry undergoes changes: • Family Royalty Murderer Miracle worker Navigator Law giver Judge Administrator Prophet
Our Reaction to Movement • Resisting • Bargaining • Complaining • Compromising • Adjusting • Accepting
New Phase of Grace Church Movement How shall we respond?
What you should expect of Grace Church • Worship Services • Instruction • Prayer Meetings • Fellowship Opportunities
What Grace Church should expect of you • Attendance • Prayer support • Financial Support • Service