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In Exodus 18, Jethro (Moses' father-in-law) had heard what God has done... and so he went up to hear for himself. Would Moses shine the spotlight on himself or on God? What can we learn from this text?

In Exodus 17, we find the Israelites facing a new kind of challenge- an attack by the Amalakites. How would they respond? By what strength would they stand? Moses' prayer, one aided by the two others, secured the victory for God's people... and prayer still secures the victory for God's people. Are we laboring in prayer?

The truth claims of Christianity claim Jesus rose from the dead. Is there evidence to support that claim? In today's episode we have our Easter sermon which looks at evidence for the resurrection.

In this episode, we take a one-week break from Exodus to focus on the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. I hope that it will be an encouraging episode for you as we look at 6 prompts to consider about the resurrection.

In today's episode, we consider how the Israelites should have had a simple faith- one that simply trusts even when things don't make sense. Do we have a simple faith? Or do we make demands on God? Do we focus on the problem instead of the Lord?

In today's episode we look at Psalm 69 and Exodus 15, asking whether we respond to what God has done with gratitude and praise.

In the 14th chapter of Exodus, we find the desperate destruction of the wicked and God's deliverance of His covenant people.

What do we do with the tenth plague? Reading through the death of the firstborn can almost make God look cruel... but is He? Of course not. We find the Righteous Judge pronouncing judgement on the unbelieving world, but what also do we find in this passage? The deliverance of God's covenant people and a foreshadowing of the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In today's episode, we consider the first 9 plagues. What did they mean? Why did God perform such things? Does God still operate like that today?

In today's episode, we will find Moses as well as the Israelites collectively dealing with spiritual discouragement. What are the sources of spiritual discouragement? How can we address those? What did God reveal to be true for those who were discouraged? To what source of encouragement could they turn?

As we finish Exodus 4 and read chapter 5, we will note two primary thoughts: rest and belief. How do they relate to one another? How does our faith in God allow us to enter His rest? Consider these chapters in light of Hebrews 3-4.

How often do we respond to the Lord's commands with skepticism, doubt, or outright disobedience? And when we are disobedient... how often do we try to justify our rebellion? In today's episode, we are going to learn from the example of Moses. What principles can we apply to our own lives?

Moses was a called man. What does it mean to be a "called" man? Called to do what? What evidence of a call upon your life is there?

In today's episode, we find Moses in a foreign land. This would be a time of formation in which Moses' bad character trait could be developed to be used for God's purposes. Do you take seasons of preparation seriously?

In today's episode, we are going to look at the deliverer of Israel- Moses, as an infant. How would God take care of him? How does his parents' work shed light into our role as influencers?

To start season 3, we look at Exodus 1 and find that in each generation, God's people have the opportunity to rise to the conflict of the day and trust in the Sovereign Lord. Do we view the world as those who are part of God's saving work in the world, or as creatures of the moment? Our actions review which is true.

In today's episode, we discuss the biblical narrative and contemporary traditions - clarifying misconceptions about both,

In Matthew 2, we find the Magi traveling from the East to visit the One born "King of the Jews." What did they mean by that? How many magi were there? How would the contemporaries of the Magi respond to this news?

Genesis ends at a point that was inconceivable when it began... at a grave. God created the world perfectly, and yet the fall brought about catastrophic consequences. Would those consequences cancel the promises God made? Absolutely not!

When we think of Genesis, we don't often think of prophecy, and yet this historical book contains several of the most important prophecies in Scripture... of which Genesis 49 is properly categorized. What would become of the tribes of Israel as they entered the Promised Land? Who would come from the tribe of Judah? What judgements would befall those sons of Israel who acted violently or immorally?

This special Podcast is an actual Sermon from a Sunday Service.

This week, we consider how Genesis 44 foreshadows the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In today's episode, we find Joseph's brother's coming face to face with the consequences for their sin. Will they be punished as they deserve? What of Joseph? Would his faith play out in a way that would reveal God's blessed hand has been upon him?

In today's episode, we consider the example of Joseph... a man who God placed in a position of authority within the government to bring about His will. How do we, as citizens in a pluralistic society, contend for Christian values in public spaces?

This special Podcast is an actual Sermon from a Sunday Service.

In the midst of great difficulties, Joseph didn't shy away from pointing people towards God while simultaneously revealing the flaws in false ideologies. May we be found as faithful!

Sinful thoughts give way to action. Joseph's brothers did the unthinkable. After being consumed by jealousy and bitterness towards their brother, they sold him off to merchants who, in turn, sold him off to Potipher. How should we respond when our circumstances are challenging? How should we respond when people treat us so poorly? In today's episode, we'll consider these points.

If someone claimed to encounter God, what sort of changes would you expect to see? We left off last week with Jacob wrestling with God. Would he be different from the weak, timid, deceptive man he was before or will he be the same old Jacob?

In today's episode, we are going to look at Jacob's family expanding, his relationship with Laban, and an encounter with the Lord.

Last week, we looked at how Esau had sold his birthright for a bowl of soup. Today, we'll look at how he lost his blessing... and his reaction. What does wordiness bring about? What role do we play as parents in instilling godly values into our children? We will discuss those topics and more in today's episode.

In today's episode, we consider Genesis 25 and 26, looking at the births of Jacob and Esau... one of whom would become an example of godlessness. Do we disobey God to pursue those things that we desire?

This special Podcast is an actual Sermon from a Sunday Service.

In today's episode, we consider the only land Abraham ever owned in the promised land- a grave. What does that mean for the story of what God promised to do through Abraham and his descendants?

In today's episode we find that the birth of the child of promise did not mean that everything would go smoothly. In fact, family conflict and situations that did not seem to make sense (but through which Abraham was called to obedience) created a unique situation in which the foreshadowing of the gospel would take place.

Today we will look at God's righteous judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah. Do we submit to God's revelation or do we mock His warnings? What are the consequences of entertaining sin or allowing cultural influences to shape our households?

In this episode, we are going to look at the sign of the covenant- circumcision. What did it symbolize? How would Abraham respond to such a difficult call? In obedience! Do we immediately respond in obedience to God's commands?

In today's episode, we encounter Abram wrestling with God's promises. How would those things be fulfilled? In the midst of his spiritual journey, Abram met a mysterious figure who foreshadows Christ.

In today's episode, we look at how humanity responded to God's covenant with Noah. Would they respond in gratitude to God? Would they see His mercy and grace? Nope. They doubled down in their iniquity and rebellion. But in the midst of generations of human failure, God didn't throw in the towel. He chose to bless the nations of the world through one man and his descendants.

In today's episode, we look at major developments in human history. We look at several objections raised against the Bible such as, "Does God change His mind?" and "From where did Cain find a wife?" We consider the consequences of sin and the graciousness of God.

What was life like before the fall? What were the consequences of it? Today, we are going to look at Genesis 2 and 3, as well as Romans 5, and unpack what Adam and Eve's rebellion brought about.