Sermon Notes
1) God Delivers Us to Draw Us (Exodus 19:4; Exodus 7:16; Ezekiel 48:35 NKJV)
- God didn’t just bring Israel out of Egypt—He brought them to Himself.
- Salvation isn’t just leaving bondage; it’s entering relationship.
- Application: Don’t confuse being saved from sin with being close to God.
- Key verse: “...the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE.” (Ezekiel 48:35 NKJV)
2) Covenant Before Conquest (Exodus 19:5–6; 1 Peter 2:9–10)
- Before Israel faced giants, God gave them covenant.
- God calls us His “special treasure” and a kingdom of priests.
- Application: Faith must be personal, not delegated.
3) Presence that is Personal (Exodus 19:16–19; Exodus 20:18–21)
- God’s presence shook the mountain and invited intimacy.
- Israel stood afar off, but Moses drew near.
- Application: Don’t delegate intimacy with God to someone else—He wants you close.
4) Encounter Over Expedience
- God paused Israel at Sinai to encounter Him before entering the land.
- Illustration: The long road with your son—more than a destination, it’s about the journey.
Application: Don’t despise delays; they’re invitations to deeper encounter.
