Tag: overcome
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In Exodus 20, God does something He has never done before: He speaks His law audibly to an entire nation. No prophet, no intermediary at first, just God’s raw voice from Mount Sinai. This chapter introduces the Ten Commandments, not as religious rules, but as: A covenant constitution for a nation God’s revealed nature in…
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Three months after leaving Egypt, Israel arrives at the wilderness of Sinai. They camp at the foot of the mountain unaware that destiny is about to shift forever. God speaks to Moses: “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians… Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then…
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In Exodus 18, Moses is reunited with his father-in-law, Jethro, who hears of everything God has done Egypt defeated, Israel delivered.They worship together, offer sacrifices, and glorify God. But the next day, Jethro observes something dangerous: Moses sat to judge the people from morning till evening. Exodus 18:13 Moses is overworked. The people are frustrated.…
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Exodus 17 reveals two powerful scenes: Water from the Rock at RephidimThe people are thirsty again. They complain again.Moses cries to God.God tells him: “Strike the rock, and water will come out of it.”When Moses does, water gushes out, enough to satisfy millions. The place is named Massah (testing) and Meribah (strife) because they questioned…
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Israel has left the Red Sea, singing and rejoicing. But just one month after deliverance, they enter the wilderness of Sin and hunger strikes. The people begin to murmur: “Would to God we had died in Egypt… when we sat by the flesh pots and ate bread to the full.” Exodus 16:3 God answers not…
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Israel has finally left Egypt. But suddenly, they are trapped: Red Sea in front of them Pharaoh’s army behind them Mountains on both sides This is no accident, God led them there. “For Pharaoh will say… they are entangled in the land… and I will get Me honour upon Pharaoh.” Exodus 14:3–4 This is a…
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Exodus 13 marks Israel’s first steps out of Egypt — not just physically, but spiritually and covenantally. God gives two major instructions: Consecrate every firstborn (man and beast); “It is Mine.” (v.2) Remember this day; teach it to your children. Mark it with unleavened bread. The journey begins but God does not take them through…
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Exodus 12 is the night God changes Israel’s calendar, their identity, and their destiny. God introduces Passover. “This month shall be unto you the beginning of months.” Exodus 12:2 (KJV) A lamb without blemish is slain. Its blood is applied to the doorposts and lintel of each Hebrew house. That night, the LORD Himself walks…
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Exodus 11 is the calm before the greatest spiritual transition in Israel’s history. God tells Moses: “Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh… afterward he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out altogether.” Exodus 11:1 (KJV) This chapter announces the last plague, the…
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Exodus 9 intensifies the battle between Pharaoh’s stubbornness and God’s sovereignty. This chapter carries 3 major plagues: All Egyptian livestock die. But in Goshen, not even one animal belonging to Israel dies. A sign that covenant people are not sustained by economy, but by Yahweh. Moses throws ashes into the air → painful boils break…