Exodus
Worship in the Wilderness
The Fulfillment of His Promise: Ex. 40
March 24, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 40:33–38
In the final scene of Exodus, God has kept his promise. He brought his people out of Egypt, made a covenant with them, gave them the law, revealed the plans for the Tabernacle, and descended to dwell in their midst. In many ways, this reflects the way God still interacts with us today. The Exodus story is our story and the same God is still our God.
The Power of His Presence: Ex. 32-33
March 17, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 32, Exodus 33
The golden calf is a famous "uh-oh" moment in the Bible. After God delivered them from Egypt, gave them the law, and entered into a covenant with them, Israel went back to their old ways and worshiped an idol. In contrast, in the following chapter, Moses worships God and pleads to see his glory. These two stories teach us some important lessons on how we should worship God today.
The Construction of His House: Ex. 25
March 10, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 25:1–22
How do the long chapters describing the plans for the Tabernacle apply to us today? Simply put, they are the most detailed descriptions of God's character, his plan for salvation, and the coming of his Son in the Old Testament.
The Confirmation of His Covenant: Ex. 24
March 3, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 24, Hebrews 10:19–25
The high point of the covenant ceremony comes when God completes his promises and dwells with the people of Israel. In this scene, Moses and the elders go up on the mountain and feast with God. The chapter presents a picture for us of what it's like to worship God and live with him at the center of our lives.
The Revelation of His Law: Ex. 20
February 25, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 19—20
The Ten Commandments are revered outside of religious settings; they adorn our law courts and government buildings. Why have they had such an enduring appeal? What can they teach us now? At Mount Sinai, Israel is invited into a formal covenant with God, but the order is highly significant. In this passage, God reveals more than just his law, he reveals his grace, character, and the coming Messiah who will perfectly fulfill the law.
The Power of His Blood: Ex. 12
February 4, 2024
The Passover is the most potent image in the Bible of what Jesus did on the cross. After nine plagues, God told the Israelites to select a lamb and spread its blood on the door of their homes. As they celebrated the Passover, they were previewing the sacrifice of God's own son, who would be saved by the power of his blood.
The Purpose of His Judgment: Ex. 5-11
January 28, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 5—11
The plagues are one of the best-known and least-understood parts of the Exodus. Why did God subject Egypt and the Israelites to judgment? In chapter 5, Pharaoh asks the question that spans the whole book of Exodus; "Who is God that I should obey him?" The rest of the book is an answer to this question and an arrow pointing to an overarching theme in the Bible, salvation through judgment.
The Revelation of His Name: Ex. 3:1-15
January 21, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 3:1–15
Names are incredibly important, especially in the Bible. In this passage, God reveals his name to Moses and the people of Israel. It is his name forever, YHWH, and it is still his name today. This passage reveals God's character and plan, then and now.
The Surprise of His Deliverance: Ex. 1:15-2:10
January 14, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 1:15—2:10
At the beginning of Exodus, the children of Abraham find themselves in a difficult position. But signs soon emerge that God is bringing new life to their situation. God will surprise his people with his deliverance. Today, God still loves to tell these stories, and as we look to the past, we learn to look for God in the present.
The Promise of His Presence: Ex. 2:23-25
January 7, 2024 • Cole Feix • Exodus 2:23–25
The book of Exodus is a continuation and a reversal of the theme of Genesis. While the book starts in Egypt, it ends with God dwelling again with his people. In fact, the story of the Exodus teaches us about how we can dwell in the presence of God and how to worship him. This is the first message in a series on the book of Exodus.