Heather Johnson
October 25, 2023
What is your Red Sea?
Psalms 77, 105, 114, 136
History 101
- Gen 12:1-3 and Gen 15: 18-21 – God’s promise and covenant with Abraham is established
- Gen 22:15-18 – God confirmed his promise with Isaac, Abraham’s son
- Gen 28 – God confirmed His promise with Jacob, Isaac’s son (later renamed Israel)
- Ex 12:31-32 – Pharaoh demands the nation of Israel leave Egypt at once
- Ex 14:10-31 – God provides and protects the nation of Israel in unexpected ways
Psalm 77
(James 5:13; 1 Peter 5:7; Hebrews 4:16)
7 “Will the Lord reject forever? No! He is faithful to his Word. Lam 3:31-33
Will he never show his favor again? Yes Psalm 30:5
8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? No! Jeremiah 31:3
Has his promise failed for all time? No! 1 Kings 8:56
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? No! Isaiah 49:14-18
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?” No! Lam 3:22-24
***From Warren Wiersbe’s commentary on Psalm 97
- Principle - God’s faithfulness is the same for Abraham, Moses, and me.
- Application – Am I allowing my feelings to convince me that God’s promises have changed?
Psalm 105
- Principle - God will not forget nor will He let any of his promises go unfulfilled.
- Application – Am I trusting God’s promises for tomorrow knowing he was faithful in the past?
Psalm 114
(Joshua 3:14-17; Exodus 17; Numbers 20)
- Principle – Creation obeys and trembles at the presence of the Lord, just like we should.
- Application – What is my reaction when I know God has called me to do something? Is obedience my first step?
Psalm 136
- Principle – His love endures forever!
- Application – Do I truly believe this? Do I believe it in the good times? Do I believe it in the bad times?
Your Red Sea
(Psalm 30:11-12; Romans 10:9)
- Identify pivot point- What is your Red Sea?
- Intentional pursuit - How are you actively pursuing God in light of your Red Sea?
- Inform others - How are you telling others about your Red Sea?
