January Bible StudyExodus

Southside Baptist ChurchJanuary 11-14, 2009

Outline

Chapters 1-18Deliverance of God’s people – Relief

Chapters 19-24Covenant with God and His people – Relationship

Chapters 25-40Symbol of God’s presence with His people - Religion

Garrett’s Outline

1. God is Always Faithful (1:1-7:13)Seek God’s Help (1:1-2:25)Accept God’s Challenge (3:1-7:13)

2. God is Absolutely Powerful (7:14 – 15:21)Trust God Daily (7:14 – 11:10)Recognize God Alone (12:1-15:21)

Garrett’s Outline

3. God is Continuously Good (15:22-23:22)Rely on God (15:22-18:27)Obey God (19-23)

4. God is Eternally Present (24-40)Worship God (24-31)Service God (32-40)

Accept God’s Challenge (3:1-7:13)

I. Turn Aside

II. Listen Carefully

III. Purify Yourselfa. Step out of the stains of your pastb. Taking off the works of our handsc. Walk carefully

IV. Watch What God Does

Excuses (3:11-4:17)

1. I am not worthy (3:11-12)

2. I do not know enough about God (3:13-14)

3. They will not believe me (4:1-9)

4. I am not eloquent (4:10-12)

5. Send someone else (4:13-17)

The Passover

4 Reasons why the plagues were miracles

Selectivity – missed Goshen

Morality – demonstrate that tue power belongs to God not to Pharaoh

Intensity – such as has never been before 9:24

Timing – at God’s will and Moses command

The Leader Can’t Do It All by Himself (18:17-23)

I. The preacher and the staff can’t do it all by themselves

II. What type of people are needed to help?

III. The results of shared ministry

The Covenant (19:1-6)

I. The Covenant is based on what God has done

II. The Covenant is based on two requirementsa. Obey His voiceb. Keep His Covenant

III. The Covenant produces three resultsa. Treasured possessionb. Kingdom of Priestc. A Holy Nation

Exodus 20 – The Ten Words1-4 Relationship with God

1. Not other gods (20:3)

2. No idols (20:4-6)

3. Do not take name in vain (20:7)

4. Keep Sabbath holy (20:8-11)

Exodus 20 – The Ten Words5-10 Relationships with Each Other

5. Honor father and mother (20:12)

6. Do not murder (20:13)

7. Do not commit adultery (20:14)

8. Do not steal (20:15)

9. Do not give false testimony (20:16)

10. Do not covet (20:17)

Worship God (24-31)

I. The Tabernacle is the dwelling place of God among His people.

II. The Tabernacle was built at the Lord’s instruction from the offerings of the people.

III. The Tabernacle was a place of revelation where God spoke with Moses.

IV. The Tabernacle described graduated steps into the presence of God.