In this powerful episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Joe welcomes Pastor Rob Paul back from his West Coast travels to dive deep into Exodus chapters 5 and 6. As part of our ongoing Exodus: The Way Through series, Pastor Rob unpacks the promises of deliverance—then and now—and how Moses’ journey mirrors our own struggles with obedience, doubt, and faith.🎧 What you'll hear in this episode:Pastor Rob’s reflections from Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National ParksA recap of Moses’ life and callingThe Israelites’ reaction to hardship and unmet expectationsHow God responds to Moses’ doubts with powerful promisesThe spiritual significance of God’s “I will” statementsHow Old Testament promises foreshadow the Gospel of Jesus Christ💬 Have you ever felt like obedience made things harder, not easier? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear your story.👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Subscribe, and 📧 Email us at podcast@shepnaz.org with your thoughts or prayer requests.🌐 Visit https://shepnaz.org/shepnow for more resources and updates from Shepherd Church of the Nazarene.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome Back Pastor Rob 00:46 - National Parks & God's Creation 03:22 - The Sequoia Tree & Spiritual Growth 04:32 - Recap of Moses’ Journey 05:36 - Moses Confronts Pharaoh 06:34 - Pharaoh’s Harsh Response 07:20 - The Israelites Turn on Moses 08:00 - Moses Questions God 09:30 - Obedience and Opposition 11:05 - God’s Response: Focus on His Identity 12:44 - God’s Promises to Moses 14:02 - God Remembers His Covenant 15:04 - God’s Sovereignty and Faithfulness 17:00 - “I Will” Promises & Gospel Foreshadowing 18:28 - Homework: Read Exodus 5 & 6 18:43 - Closing & How to Connect
