Like the Israelites we can sometimes feel trapped and surrounded by trial. Through trial the enemy seeks to distract and destroy our faith. In these moments we must remember who our God is and what He has rescued us from. Join us for session thirteen as we stand at the edge of the Red Sea to behold a God is able to deliver us.
Verses:
Hebrews 10:24
Romans 6:6
Romans 6:18
Galatians 5:1
Isaiah 43:2
Discussion Questions:
1.God specifically led the Israelites to the wilderness. Why did He do that? (Exodus 13:17-18)
2.When the Egyptians begin to pursue the Israelites they become afraid and want to turn back. Why does fear make us want to shrink backwards instead of press forward? How would faith respond instead?
3.The Israelites are told to “stand by and see the salvation of the Lord.” What does it look like to stand by/ stand firm in areas in which you battle?
4.The Israelites are then told to go forward even though they have not seen victory accomplished yet. They must walk in obedience before God secures the victory. Think about areas in which you battle. What does it look like to “go forward” in obedience even as you wait for God to be victorious?
5.How is the Israelites’ deliverance from physical slavery a parallel to our redemption from spiritual slavery? Why was it important for them to remember they were delivered from it? Why should we also bring our spiritual deliverance to mind?