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UnashamedI am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
—roMaNs 1:16B eing ashamed is feeling humiliated or embarrassed be-cause we feel inadequate or inferior. It’s feeling reluctant be-
cause we fear shame before anything even happens to us. To counter
this feeling of being ashamed, we must remember at all times that
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the living God. over and over, Jesus said, “do not be afraid.” read
2 Timothy 1:7 right now and read romans 1:16 (above) again. Get
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us brothers. Therefore, we should not be ashamed of Him and the
gospel about Him!
PrayerThanks, Father, for Your spirit that empowers us. Help us through
Your spirit to love people more than we fear them. amen.
—Phil
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—roMaNs 1:16B eing ashamed is feeling humiliated or embarrassed be-cause we feel inadequate or inferior. It’s feeling reluctant be-
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PrayerThanks, Father, for Your spirit that empowers us. Help us through
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Author and Date
Exodus (meaning exit) was probably written by Moses, like the rest of the Pentateuch. There is no agreement among scholars as to the date when the events of the exodus took place. A common view is that the exodus occurred in c. 1446 b.c., though some scholars believe it took place around 1260 b.c.
The Gospel in Exodus
Exodus offers the greatest paradigmatic redemption event in the Bible prior to Christ’s incarnation. As such, it is profoundly Good News to cap-tives, to those who labor in bondage to sin and misery. In addition, it shapes Christians’ continued understanding of and hope for redemption. In the redemption gained through the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascen-sion, and continued ministry of Jesus, we have a new exodus, a fulfillment of what Exodus pictured for the people of God.
Exodus tells us that redemption begins with God remembering his cov-enant promises offered in Genesis: the promise of the death blow to our ancient enemy through the offspring of the woman (Gen. 3:15); the promise to Abraham of an offspring through whom all the families of the earth will be blessed (Gen. 12:1–3); and the promise that Abraham’s off-spring will be in captivity for a time, but will return to the Promised Land (Gen. 15:13–14). Exodus opens with God remembering his covenant with Abraham (Ex. 2:23–25) and coming down to redeem his people through his chosen mediator, Moses (chs. 3–4).
Through Moses, God goes forward to redeem his people “out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (20:2). Central to this redemption is judgment and salvation: judgment on the gods of Egypt and especially on their representative, Pharaoh, through the plagues; salvation amid the death of the firstborn of Egypt, of both humans and beasts, through the substitutionary death of spotless lambs for Israel (chs. 7–13). In the final contest between God and Pharaoh, God as the true King of the world crushes his enemy in the floods of the Red Sea and delivers his people through the waters of salvation. No wonder Moses’ song ends, “The Lord will reign forever and ever” (15:18).
Having redeemed his people, God then guides them through the wilder-ness and brings them to Mount Sinai to instruct them in his ways. That is always the order of the Bible: redemption, then response; grace, then law. However, the Mosaic covenant could not deliver people from their sins; it was not meant to do so—rather, it served to point beyond itself to One who would come to fulfill all the foreshadowings in the tabernacle and all the requirements of the law’s “rules” (21:1).
Introduction to Exodus
Chapter 1 1 a For ver. 1-4, see Gen.
35:23-26; 46:8-26 5 b Gen. 46:27; Deut. 10:22 6 c Gen. 50:26 7 d Deut. 26:5; Acts 7:17;
[Gen. 46:3] 8 e Cited Acts 7:18 9 f Ps. 105:24 10 g Ps. 83:3, 4 h Ps. 105:25;
Acts 7:19 11 i ch. 3:7; Gen. 15:13; Deut.
26:6 j ch. 2:11; 5:4, 5; 6:6, 7; Ps. 81:6 k [2 Chr. 16:4] l [ch. 12:37; Gen. 47:11]
13 m See ch. 5:7-19 14 n [ch. 2:23; 6:9; Num. 20:15;
Acts 7:19, 34] 17 o Prov. 16:6; [Dan. 3:16-18;
6:13; Acts 5:29]
1:1–7 The sons of Israel are listed in the same order here as in Genesis 35:23–26; only Joseph is excepted because he was already in Egypt. This list recalls the connec-tions between Genesis and Exodus: specifically, Genesis 46:1–4, where God directs Jacob/Israel to go to Egypt. God promises to make Israel a great nation, but more, he promises, “I myself will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also bring you up again” (Gen. 46:4). Israel’s God is not localized to Palestine; his reach extends to Egypt as well. We must remember that we serve the God to whom the earth belongs; his reach extends to the nations; and he will gain their service for his praise (Ps. 24:1; 67:4).
1:13–14 Where was God in all of his people’s suffering? Here is God’s mysterious wisdom at work. He had told Abraham that his posterity would be “sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years” (Gen. 15:13). And yet, the suffering of God’s people would be used to bring judgment upon Egypt and blessing to Israel (Gen. 15:14). Even so, our sufferings work together for God’s salvation purposes because they are part of his eternal plan.
1:15–21 God’s blessing of the midwives was not due to their apparent shading of the truth. Rather, he blessed them because they feared God more than Pharaoh (1:21; cf. Acts 4:19). They did not follow the command to kill the sons; rather, they allowed them to live. The ironic result is that Israel continued to multiply. God’s gracious blessing continued to be with his people despite the horrific circumstances they encountered.
Israel Increases Greatly in Egypt
1 a
These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with
his household: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, 4 Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5 All the descendants of Jacob were b seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. 6 Then c Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that genera-tion. 7
d But the people of Israel were fruitful
and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them.
Pharaoh Oppresses Israel8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt,
e who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his
people, “Behold, f the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. 10
g Come, h let us
deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them i to afflict them with heavy j burdens. They built
for Pharaoh k store cities, Pithom and l Raamses. 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. 13 So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel m work as slaves 14 and n
made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves.
15 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as mid-wife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives o feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male chil-dren live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and
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Experience God’s story in the order it happened with thousands of life-application notes and stunning full-color imagery. | A: NLT Hard cover $49.99, B: KJV Hard cover $59.99
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Inspirational Framed Art
Give inspirational adages in fine, framed art.
A | We Do Grace 23” x 23” | $63.99
B | Enjoy The Little Things 15” x 15” | $32.99
C | If God Brings You To It 17” x 23” | $44.99
Puzzle Piece Frames | Piece together a creative display of the family and friends that complete your life. Holds 4”x6” photos.
A | Cherish Family $22.99 B | Our Family $14.99 C | Good Morning $11.99 D | Grandparents $14.99
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Canvas Wall Art
Proclaim God’s truth with chalkboard charm, minus the dust. Made from canvas, 13” x 27”.
Prince of Peace $24.99
A | Clock
When life feels hectic this clock will remind you to “Trust in Him at all times,” Psalm 62:8.
15½” Diameter $29.99
B | Prayer Cross
Lay your requests at the cross, and actually write on it too! Wood and slate-like material give this 11” x 14” cross write-on ability.
$21.99
2014 Prince of Peace Fine Art Calendar
Prince of Peace is the extraordinary painting mentioned in the bestseller Heaven is For Real. Full-color art from Akiane is pictured in this 11x13, 12-month calendar. | $19.95
Holiday Wishes Wall Plaques
Adorn your wall with sentiments of thanks throughout the holiday season. Made from wood composite and printed jute, 7” x 5”.
Assorted $7.99 each Available mid-October
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22 KIDS
Redemption 4th Edition Starter Deck | The new Redemption trading cards features redesigned game cards, a streamlined rulebook and decks I and J, ready to play. Ages seven and up. | $12.50
A Girl’s or A Boy’s Guide to Making Really Good Choices | Elizabeth & Jim George
The George’s will equip your tween to make good decisions and encourage them to let God—not the world—define who they are.
Soft cover $10.99 each
Adventures in Odyssey: Whit's End Mealtime DevotionsJohn Avery Whittaker
Build strong relationships with your children when you add these meaningful, often hilarious, meal-time conversation starters to your family routine. | Soft cover $9.99
Adventures in Odyssey: 90 Devotions for Kids
Reinforce core Biblical truths and encourage your kids to spend time learning about God with these fun, Bible-based devotions for families!
Soft cover $13.99 SALE $11.19
Imagination Station: Danger on a Silent Night Marianne Hering & Nancy I. Sanders
Join Beth and Patrick on their Holy Land journey with the wise men, and carry out a plan to keep baby Jesus safe.
Soft cover $4.99
Adventures in Odyssey: A Call to Something More
The Parker family experiences a life-changing trip in the Imagination Station. Life’s surprises—some welcome, some not—are rich with lessons from God.
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NEW The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook
Give kids the big picture of God’s story with this interactive Bible storybook, featuring 145 stories and a free app that brings it all to life.
Hard cover $16.99
NEW Rufus and Ryan Books Kathleen Long Bostrom
Energetic, little Ryan teaches his stuffed monkey, Rufus, and your preschooler concepts he’s learning about faith practices.
Church or Prayers Board Books $7.99 each
A Travel Guide to Heaven for KidsAnthony DeStefano
Little Joey’s whirlwind tour of heaven will give peace to children when they hear about the place God has prepared for them.
Hard cover $14.99
NEW Audrey BunnyAngie Smith
Audrey Bunny fears her imperfections make her unworthy of love. Your little reader will learn with her that they are special and wonderfully made.
Hard cover $14.99
NEW Little StarAnthony DeStefano
Connect the star atop your tree to the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus—as Little Star serves his King on that cold night.
Hard cover $14.99
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ENHANCE YOUR BIBLE KNOWLEDGE WHILE YOU SIT BACK AND RELAX! BIBLE READERS OF ALL AGES WILL ENJOY THESE BIBLE-THEMED GAMES, PUZZLES, TRIVIA AND STORIES.
Releasing October 19
Favorite Bible Stories and Amazing Facts Soft cover $12.99 SALE $10.39
Jumbo Word Search: Bible EditionPatrick Merrell | Soft cover $14.99 SALE 11.97
The Amazing Bible Factbook for KidsSoft cover $13.99 SALE $11.19
MacLarry & The Stinky Cheese Battle VeggieTales
MacLarry, a misfit inventor, lives amongst a clan of perpetual pranksters involved in the silliest battle ever!
DVD $14.99
And Now It's Time For Silly Songs With Larry VeggieTales
Kids will laugh and sing along with this 35-silly-song extravaganza.
DVD$14.99
All The Shows: Volume Two VeggieTales
Get ALL the wacky stories and silly songs from 2000-2005!
10-DVD Set $49.99
20th Anniversary Edition
!! Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas | VeggieTales
Head elf at the mall, Larry the Cucumber, is determined to create the biggest light show ever to rally the community to help Mrs. Crespie. | DVD $14.99 SALE $12.97
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Operation Christmas Child Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney
Be inspired by the lives changed through Operation Christmas Child. Full color.
Hard cover $24.99
Hygiene Kit-in-a-Bottle
Add this useful BPA-free pre-packed water bottle to your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox. Contents may vary. While supplies last.
$12.95
Musical Plush Lamb | Give a hug! Cuddly lamb plays Jesus Loves Me. While supplies last. | $4.99
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Celebrate The Season Wall Plaques | Hang merry and bright on your wall! These messages shine with LED lights on wood composite. Stars are 11 1/2" x 12”, “Peace” and “Believe” signs are 14 1/4" x 7 1/2". | A: Believe or Peace Plaque $14.99 each B: Stars $12.99 each
Glory to God Collection | Fanciful and festive snowflakes on red adorn these metal 3 3/4"x 3” ornaments, photo frames that display 4”x6” pictures, and 16 oz. ceramic mugs. | A: Metal Photo Frame $16.99 B: Mugs 16 oz. $9.99 each C: Photo Ornaments $9.99 each
Annie's Christmas WishBarbara Cameron
The time for Annie’s rumschpringe is near. Will Aaron lose her to the glitz and glamour of New York City? | Soft cover $14.99
The Christmas QuiltVannetta Chapman
Annie hopes to finish a crib quilt before her pregnant sister gives birth—but God may have a different plan. | Soft cover $12.99
Silver Bells | Deborah Raney
It would take a Christmas miracle for reporter Michelle Penn and the boss’s son, Rob, to get what they’re dreaming of—each other.
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Noel | Various Artists
Your soundtrack for the season is here! Refresh your spirit with over three hours of acoustic, vocal and instrumental Christmas favorites in this 4-CD set. A $39.99 value!
Heaven & Nature Swing Various Artists
Spread toe-tapping cheer with these vocal and instrumental renditions of your favorite Christmas classics, paired with a swingin’ beat! | SALE $4.97
Francesca Battistelli Christmas | Francesca Battistelli
Francesca teams up with background vocalists and a string and horn section in this 12-song live Christmas album. Watch a interview and the full live performance! | 2-CD/1-DVD Set
WOW Gospel Christmas | Various Artists
Enjoy 15 of the best songs chosen from the original WOW GOSPEL CHRISTMAS album from artists like CeCe Winans, Israel & New Breed and more!
WOW Christmas 2013 | Various Artists
Get 30 best-loved Christmas songs, including 11 brand-new recordings, performed by top Christian artists. Deluxe Edition also available.
"HE SAID TO THEM, 'GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO ALL CREATION.'" MARK 16:15
Christmas Box Signs | Bible verses on these pop-out box décors tell the story of the first Noel. Small signs are 5”x5” and large signs are 8”x10.” Assorted designs. | Small $11.99 each, Large $21.99 each
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"...ALL OVER THE WORLD THIS GOSPEL SINCE THE DAY YOU HEARD IT AND
Your Grace Finds Me (Live)Matt Redman
Fresh, new worship songs from Matt Redman, including the single Your Grace Finds Me, were recorded live at LIFT Worship Leaders Collective in Atlanta.
Restart | Newsboys
High-energy Newsboys are back with a brand new album that includes radio single Live With Abandon.
Made in Canada: The 1998 - 2010 CollectionThousand Foot Krutch
Ontario-bred artists, Thousand Foot Krutch, release their first collection of 12 hit songs, including Fire It Up, plus two brand new songs.
ReAnimatedFamily Force 5
FF5’s latest 12-track electronic album features three new songs and nine remixes like Chainsaw and Business Up Front/Party in the Back.
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WOW Hits 2014Various Artists
Thirty of the year’s best songs and artists on Christian radio plus three bonus tracks from up-and-coming artists will have you singing “WOW!” Also available in a Deluxe Edition 2-CD Set.
WantedDara Maclean
Soulful vocalist Dara Maclean releases her eagerly awaited sophomore album featuring the title track and lead single Wanted.
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ScarecrowDecyfer DownCD SALE $7.97
Cast My Cares Tim TimmonsCD SALE $7.97
Revealing JesusDarlene ZschechCD + DVD Deluxe Ltd. Ed. SALE $12.97
Strong GodNew Life WorshipCD SALE $9.97
The Neverclaim The NeverclaimCD SALE $7.97
Evening:Morning The Digital AgeCD SALE $8.97
The Ascension Phil WickhamCD SALE $8.97
We Won't Be Shaken Building 429CD SALE $7.97
1 Girl Nation 1 Girl NationCD SALE $7.97
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Inspirational T-Shirts | Charcoal gray “Thy Kingdom Come” T-shirt features Matthew 6:10 and charcoal heather “Trust in the Lord” shirt has Proverbs 3:5. | $18.99 each SALE $14.97 each
Visual Worship @ Home
Deepen your at-home worship time. Each enhanced DVD includes a collection of original music videos from popular worship leaders and the mp3 audio songs. Lyrics on the screen help you sing along.
Volume 1 or 2 Enhanced DVD with Bonus Audio $14.99 each
HeartThe City Harmonic
Sing out with all your heart with The City Harmonic. From pop explosion to ethereal ballad, HEART will lead you to worship. Features City on a Hill.
The Glorious Unfolding Steven Curtis Chapman
The seven-year Steven Curtis Chapman drought ends now! His new album full of original songs features the single Love Take Me Over.
God of Every Story | Laura Story
Story delivers a deeply personal collection of songs that show God’s love and grace intersecting with real life. Features I Can Just Be Me.
Blessings | Laura Story
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A | Camp | A troubled kid and his camp counselor are forever changed by unconditional love. Camp is inspired by true stories. | DVD $19.98
B | The Pledge | After a teenager vandalizes a WWI Vet statue, he is sentenced to community service at a veteran’s home and a wounded soldier teaches him the profound meaning of sacrifice. | DVD $19.95
C | Hope for Hurting Hearts
Dr. James Dobson narrates the inspiring stories of how Greg and Cathe Laurie, Jeremy Camp and Nick Vujicic dealt with agonizing circumstances and chose to glorify God. | DVD $19.98
D | Jimmy | A life-changing event opens the eyes of those around Jimmy—an often over-looked, mentally challenged boy— to his impact on their community. DVD $19.95
E | The Lost Medallion | Young Billy discovers a powerful medallion and finds himself 200 years in the past in this exciting, island adventure. Also available in Blu-ray Combo. | DVD $19.95
F | The Book of Daniel | The biblical Book of Daniel comes to life in this adventure where faith wins over tyranny and miracles demonstrate God’s power. Also available in Blu-ray. | DVD $19.99
G | Beyond the Heavens | A preteen boy grappling with doubts embarks on a truth-finding quest with the aid of an angel-in-disguise. | DVD $22.98
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NIV LIVE: A Bible Experience
Experience the Bible anew through this multi-sensory cinematic, high-definition sound and visual masterpiece! Hear over 400 performances of God’s story reenacted by a cast of high-profile talent and spiritual leaders. Includes the digital download version and the app for free. | 79 CDs & Bonus DVD $124.99
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