Welcome to week 3 in our Names of God series. This week, Mark shares from Exodus 17 where we find the character of God on trial, a unique battle scene, and a new name for God- God my Banner.
Reflection Questions:
1. What is your favorite flag or banner?
2. Mark talked about a trauma-informed view of the Hebrew nation. How does that understanding shape your view of this community, their struggles and their journey?
3. Read Exodus 17:1-7. What is happening beneath the surface? What do you notice about God?
4. Read Exodus 17:8-16. God seems to be absent from this scene, but Moses ends up giving God the glory for this victory. Where is God during this battle?
5. Mark shared that idolatry exists when we lift any banner to the same height as Christ's banner. How do we know when we have done this?
6. Where are you in this battle scene today? On the field, the hillside, lifting someone’s arms or in worship at the altar?
