Cherished Bible Stories: A Story of Redemption and Rebellion

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2. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

3. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Redemption Ex 3-14 • Pharaoh Pursues 14:5-9 • Pharaoh & his advisors have a “change of heart” once Israel left Egypt • They had begged them to leave 12:30-33 • They need to bring their slave labor back • They overtake them by the Red Sea

4. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Redemption Ex 3-14 • Israel Reacts 14:10-12 • Looking back & seeing Egypt’s army fast approaching, Israel complains to Moses • “Were there not enough graves in Egypt?” • They had cried for deliverance 3:7 • They now claim they prefer slavery FAITH FEAR

5. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Redemption Ex 3-14 • Moses Rescues 14:13-14, 21-31 • He “reassured” Israel and pointed them to the “salvation of the Lord” • He reminded…“the Lord will fight for you” • How God used Moses to save Israel and destroy Egypt was one of the greatest of all Biblical miracles Ù the Red Sea crossing

6. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Redemption Ex 3-14 • Moses Rescues 14:13-14, 21-31 • Paul refers to this episode to teach us about not following Israel’s mistakes 1 Cor 10 • God’s people (both O.T. & N.T.) have always been blessed • Israel entered into a special relationship with Moses (baptism & “provision”)

7. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Redemption Ex 3-14 • In so many ways, Moses was a “type” of Christ as a redeemer • The redemption be brought for Israel can be comparable to the redemption Christ offers us in the N.T.

8. Comparing Moses & Christ As “Redeemers” Moses Christ • God’s spokesman Ex 3:10 4:10-12 • A servant in the house Heb 3:1-6 • Physical bondage Ex 3:7 6:6-7 • God’s Spokesman Heb 1:1-2 • The Son over the house Heb 3:1-6 • Spiritual bondage Jn 8:34 Acts 8:23 Rom 6:16-18

9. Comparing Moses & Christ As “Redeemers” Moses Christ • Offered the blood of a lamb Ex 12:3-13 • Redemption had a “baptism” 1 Cor 10:2 • Offered His own blood as the Lamb of God Jn 1:29 Heb 9:11-14 • Redemption has a “baptism” Mk 16:16 Acts 2:38 22:16 1 Pet 3:21

10. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • A benefactor should enjoy the thanks and faithfulness of those who he helps • As man’s Benefactor, God is certainly entitled to such • Sadly, that is not often so cp. Rom 1:21

11. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • A “redeemed” Israel eventually violated God’s covenant and seriously rebelled • The Golden Calf story is well-known and full of pertinent modern-day applications (anger, Divine disappointment, failure, absence of self-will, mediation for sin)

12. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • What Israel had already witnessed… • She saw first-hand God’s power unleashed on the Egyptians (10 plagues)Ex 7-12 • She experienced the spectacular parting of the Red Sea & the drowning of the Egyptians Ex 14

13. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • What Israel had already witnessed… • She heard God’s thunderous voice at a smoke-filled & quaking Mt. Sinai Ex 19-20 Deut 5 • Enough “evidence” to produce commitment, dedication, and faithfulness? YES

14. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • What Israel did… • She demanded of Aaron to “Make us a god who will go before us”v. 1a • The reason Ù Moses delayed in coming down from Mt. Sinai v. 1b cp. 24:9-18

15. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • Aaron’s response vv. 2-5 • He requested all the people’s gold • He fashioned a calf with and engraving tool • After the people proclaimed “This is your god, O Israel that brought you out of Egypt,” he built an altar & proclaimed a feast to God

16. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • The people “worship” v. 6 • The people’s request and his actions were a direct violation of what God had earlier said at Mt. Sinai cp. 20:3-4 • The people offered up sacrifices & offerings to their new idol cp. Acts 7:40-41

17. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • The people “worship” v. 6 • They “rose up to play” • This definitely involved music and dancing vv. 18-19 • It may have involved licentious behavior, but that is not stated in the account

18. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • PRINCIPLE… • Moses’ first words were directed at his brother v. 21 • Aaron’s reply was “laughable” vv. 22-24 • He blamed the people • He lied about his own actions

19. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • PRINCIPLE… • Aaron had failed to be a “spiritual leader” • Godly spiritual leaders are always needed to guide God’s people • In the absence of such leadership, sin and error will always result cp. Acts 20:29-30

20. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Rebellion Ex 32 • PRINCIPLE… • Jesus saw the need for leadership Mt 9:36 • The N.T. instructs and emphasizes godly spiritual leadership Heb 13:20 1 Pet 5:1-2 • Those under good spiritual leaders also have responsibilities Heb 13:17 1 Thess 5:12-13

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