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And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. Exodus 14:13 (ESV)

We know that God fights our battles all we need to do is stand firm on our faith like we are encouraged to in Ephesians 6

“Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? Exodus 15:11 (ESV)

Hallelujah, there is no one like the Lord

The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 (ESV)

We cannot control or manipulate the saving work of the Holy Spirit which bring regeneration in the heart causing us to be born again.

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. John 3:14–15 (ESV)

This is talking about being lifted up on the cross not lifted up in praise

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (ESV)

From this verse down to verse 21 is a great summary of the gospel message

But not a dog shall growl against any of the people of Israel, either man or beast, that you may know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’ (Exodus 11:7, ESV)

God makes clear distinctions between his elect and the rest of the world

The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you, when I strike the land of Egypt. (Exodus 12:13, ESV)

This points forward to the blood of Jesus which when applied to our lives as disciples causes God’s anger and judgement for sin to pass over us

The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. (John 2:13, ESV)

Amazing how well linked this bible reading plan is, we read all about the Passover today in the OT passage and now this is how the NT passage opens

But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth. Exodus 9:16 (ESV)

God showing his Sovereign rule and authority, he even uses evil rulers to accomplish his purposes and spread his fame.

This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. John 2:11 (ESV)

Miracles should always point to faith in Jesus

For each man cast down his staff, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. Exodus 7:12 (ESV)

God’s power swallows up the enemy’s power 🙂

Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God.” But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, as the LORD had said. Exodus 8:19 (ESV)

As the plagues escalate, even the magicians know this is the work of God. Each of the ten plagues judged one of the false gods of Egypt.

Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” John 1:46 (ESV)

This shows that Jesus did not grow up in some prestigious area, but was from the side of town where people say… Oh you live there (like Brixton).

Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” John 1:49 (ESV)

This great affirmation that Jesus did not deny prove quite clearly that Jesus was the promised messiah, the rightful king and above all the Son of God making him equal to God. Jesus received these titles and worship. Jesus is the Son of God!

Then the LORD said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.” (Exodus 4:11–12, ESV)

God is sovereign over abilities and disabilities in all men, the devil does not afflict people with disability, God is the one who controls this. So we look to him.

God has made us and knows us, he knows the gifts and abilities he has given us, however we still need his help every step of the way which is why it was right for Moses to appeal for help in the traditional way with his ritual protest and over stated humility.

But he said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.” (Exodus 4:13, ESV)

Moses probably gripped by fear is point blank refusing to heed the Lord’s call here, a bit like Jonah. We need to train our hearts to be courageous and say yes to the Lord

I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. (Exodus 6:3, ESV)

God making himself known by his unique personal name YHWH signifies God opening himself up to true communication, availability and accessibility to Israel with whom he makes covenant based on this name (God’s names and titles revel to us who he is)

This name which is explained at the burning bush (I am who I am) is a name that can only be known through experience and walking with God in faith, this is what the Lord invites Moses ad the children of Israel to do

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29, ESV)

This is what Jesus does, he takes away our sin