Moses and the Red Sea... As I studied this passage and historical account God continues to wreck my heart for how we need to preach Christ and Him crucified. Within this sermon my prayer is that you see the gorgeous truths of Who God is and let that lead you into the experiences of God. we must always remember to seek first Who before we get to the rest of God. Ultimately we see through this story the gorgeous truth that Jesus was always there and always will be, we just have to LOOK UP!
Doctrine of Christophany/ theophany – This is the doctrine that is used to explain certain realities and characters within the OT that seem to pop up outside of the normal flow. We have now seen the Angel of the Lord and God connected, along with the Pillar of fire and smoke being associated with both as well. Why is this important? It is the premise that God has been interacting within the realm of creation from the beginning. For we are told that no one can handle the full glory of God in our present state. So, these human and creation placeholders were a beacon towards the promised messiah who would be God with them, Jesus!
* Another example of this doctrine would be Melchizedek the High Priest that Abraham meets.
Points:
1. No matter how dark life might get, just look up! Turn your eyes to Christ!
2. Stop seeking to find the will of God, just seek God and His will, will follow!
3. In hard times, don’t ask how long? Rather, ask what are you up to God?
Questions:
1. What is our initial reaction when we find ourselves seemingly stuck in life?
* What is your go-to means for solutions?
2. Do we find ourselves more interested in things to do for God, or God Himself?
3. Are you prone to question God’s grace when hard times come? Or do you seek it more intently?
