Why God Rescued Israel

Scott Risley

Exodus 17:8-19:25

On the way to Mount Sinai, the Israelites defeat the Amalekites by keeping Moses's hands held high. Jethro gives Moses good advice on delegation. The Israelites learn that God is a God of rescue and wants to use them in a special way in this world. God wants to rescue us and use us in his plan to rescue others.

The Terms of the Covenant Cont.

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 20:12-14

Unlike the first four commandments, the following 10 Commandments now begin to focus on relationships with others. The three addressed in these verses show: the nuclear family is ordained by God, humans are too valuable to murder and adultery is both a damaging and morally wrong act. Through the New Covenant brought by Jesus today we are no longer under law but under grace.

Covenant Living: Good and Evil

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 20:1-11

God shares the Ten Commandments with the Israelites after they agreed to be in a covenant with God. God gives the basis for objective morality reflected in the Ten Commandments. The context God shares these commandments is within a loving and rescuing relationship for the Israelites. Today our context is through Jesus Christ.

Intro To Luke - The Messianic Expectation

Ryan Lowery

Malachi 4:4-6

The first coming of Christ took place at a unique time of Jewish history. As a nation chosen by God, the Jewish people had inherited many promises, including that of a Messiah that would serve as savior and king. Over the course of history, Israel had been divided and subjugated under Roman rule. Ultimately, there are 5 important lessons from the historical context of Luke: 1) God is active in human events; 2) the events leading up to Christ are evidence of God; 3) a gospel is a biography of God; 4) God works in unexpected ways; and 5) we can rely on what God has told us in the past.

The God Who Keeps His Promise

Scott Risley

Genesis 12:1-2

Evidence in the Old and New Testaments points to Moses as the author of Exodus. A plausible date for the Exodus is discussed. Moses's birth and early life in Pharaoh's household are revealed to be part of God's plan to fulfill his promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:1,2.

The Rescuing God

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 1:1-2:10

The reliability of the book of Exodus has been questioned by scholars however there are many evidences that support Moses' authorship. Exodus begins with a decree to kill Israelite baby boys by the Egyptian Pharaoh, but the Israelite midwives faithfully ignored this order. When the order is given again a Hebrew mother planned strategically for the Pharaoh's daughter to save her son, who was named Moses. God's part in history in combination with human action set the stage for God's rescue of the Israelites.

Striving with God

Ryan Lowery

Genesis 28:12-32:30

Most human relationships are based on conditional love, and many of us relate to God this way as well. Jacob wrestled with God throughout his entire life, trying to force God into his will. But God has a different way that He wants to relate to us, and He does this by showing us an example of unconditional love. Instead of demanding a blessing from God, we must learn to see and believe that we have already been blessed.

Abraham and Melchizedek

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 7:1-12

Melchizedek is a little-known character in the Bible, but he ends up being crucial in fulfilling God's promise to Abraham and his plan to save the world. The story of Melchizedek demonstrates both the internal consistency of Scripture and the incredible commitment of God to keep his promises.

God's Promise to Abraham

Paul Alexander

Genesis 22:17-18

Much of Biblical history stems from God's covenant with Abraham, wherein He promises: 1) a land for him; 2) to make a nation out of his family; 3) to bless him; 4) and to use his descendants to bless the world. Over the course of history, God has kept all of His promises. Abraham's choice to have faith in God made him right with God. In light of this, our response should also be to trust God.