Title: “ Keeping the Faith”
Text: Exodus 6-11
Introduction:
A. Call
- God calls Moses in Exodus 3 and 4.
- He understands Israel’s affliction and pain.
- He promises deliverance and rest. Relate this as a type of Salvation as a whole.
B. Command
- God gives Moses a specific command to deliver people in Exodus 3 and 4.
- Tells Moses everything He needs to know and exactly what to do.
- relate this to service as a whole.
C. Consistency
- God calls Moses and commands him.
- In exodus 5 Moses faces discouragement. He and Aaron are blamed by Israel. Pharaoh refuses to listen, and his people follow him blindly. (Contrast to earlier in book when midwives defied Pharaoh by not murdering male babies and pharaohs own daughter disobeyed him by saving Moses)
- tie consistency in with the title “keeping the faith”
Outline:
Exodus 6–11 shows Moses and Aaron facing growing resistance and pressure as they obey God.
In Exodus 6, Moses feels discouraged. Pharaoh has already made Israel’s labor harder, and the people are losing heart. Even after God renews His promises, the Israelites “hearken not” because of their suffering.
In Exodus 7–10, Moses and Aaron repeatedly confront Pharaoh. Through the escalating plagues, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened—sometimes by himself, sometimes by God. Each time relief comes, Pharaoh backs out. The tension increases, and opposition becomes more intense.
By Exodus 11, Moses announces the final plague. The conflict has reached its peak. What began as doubt and discouragement has turned into a full spiritual and political showdown, with Moses standing firm—but under immense pressure.
To keep the faith, Remember three things:
1. There is Provision found in God’s Promises.
- Provision - "the action of providing or supplying something for use."
- God always makes a way.
- He is working in the background despite the actions of others.
- (strength - Phil 4:13; Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.)
2. There is Perseverance found in God’s Presence.
- God remains with His people through plagues and pressure
- God promises to never leave us or forsake us.
- Hebrews 13:5 - Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
- His strength is make perfect in weakness.
- He will give us what we need for each task
3. There is Power found in God’s Purpose.
- God’s purpose carries power because it will be accomplished, regardless of opposition.
-God’s purpose overrules human resistance.
- “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.”— Proverbs 19:21
Conclusion:
Gladiator illustration
- They were equipped for battle.
- They were empowered by their commander.
- And they were devoted to their leader
A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.
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