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Exodus

Let My People Go

God Desires to Dwell with Us

October 1, 2023 • Thomas Willoughby • Exodus 25:10–40

God’s determination to build a tabernacle to dwell with His people reveals an astounding truth – God actually desires to fellowship with us. This passage beckons us to consider His unwavering mercy and astounding grace.

Giving Out from What You’ve Been Given

September 24, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 25:1–9

God instructed the people to give in specific ways to create a place to meet with Him. The offerings of these formerly enslaved people are much like ours – given from the overflow of God’s provision.

The God Who Draws Us Near

September 17, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 24

After God provided the commandments, He ratified a covenant with His people. A sacrifice was essential so that the people could experience close fellowship with God.

Rituals for Renewal

September 10, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 23:10–33

In addition to God’s commandments instructing individual behaviors, He also provided a type of order in which society could thrive. In these multifaceted commands, we realize that God loves justice and a culture that embodies it.

God Loves Justice

September 3, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 21:33—23:9

In addition to God’s commandments instructing individual behaviors, He also provided a type of order in which society could thrive. In these multifaceted commands, we realize that God loves justice and a culture that embodies it.

Revering God and Respecting Others

August 27, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:18—21:32

After the Ten Commandments, God provided Moses with additional instructions that seemed varied and extensive. At the heart of these commandments, we understand that God is expounding on how we fulfill the first ten in our respect for Him and others.

Practicing Contentment

August 20, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:17

The tenth commandment cautioned against coveting anything that belongs to someone else. We cannot practice contentment if we constantly compare what God has provided us with what we see adorning others.

Upholding Honesty

August 13, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:16

The ninth commandment prohibited the people from bearing false witness against each other. God is truth, and His people should be known for being truth-tellers.

Safeguarding Possessions

August 6, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:15

The eighth commandment discouraged the practice of stealing. If we trust God for what we need and work diligently to provide for those around us, we will never need to take what belongs to another.

Cherishing Marriage

July 30, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:14

The seventh commandment warned the people against breaking marriage vows and entangling themselves in forbidden relationships. To avoid adultery, we must cherish marriage.

Protecting Life

July 23, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:13

The fifth commandment instructs all people, regardless of age, to honor their parents. God has created the family structure to be a training ground for how we embody care and respect authority.

Honoring Parents

July 16, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:12

The fifth commandment instructs all people, regardless of age, to honor their parents. God has created the family structure to be a training ground for how we embody care and respect authority.

Keep God’s Day Holy

July 9, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:8–11

The fourth commandment standardized a week by six days to work and one day to rest. Keeping the Sabbath day holy is about ordering our time to remember who we are not.

Keep God’s Name Holy

July 2, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:7

The third commandment discouraged the people from vainly using God’s name. God’s name represents who He is, and we must never frivolously use it for any type of sinful agenda.

No Idols

June 25, 2023 • Travis Agnew • Exodus 20:4–6

The second commandment warned the people of belittling God to any type of idol. We must ensure we worship the God who made us, not the gods we attempt to make.

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