Sermons

1. Would Israel Go With God? - Is God really not going with Israel? - Stripping of Ornaments 2. Moses Went With God. - Entering the Tent of Meeting - Moses’ intercession and confession - Summary and Conclusion Reflections: 1. How are you “stiff-neck” (stubborn) before God? 2. What are the “ornaments” you have to strip away before God? (Eg. pride, vanity, things of the world you are holding onto) 3. Let us come before God in confession, repentance, meet with God regularly and acknowledge who He is.

Main Point: We guard against idolatry by keeping to the spiritual disciplines and evaluating our priorities. A. The Cause of Idolatry - Internal Attitudes: Impatience, Restlessness, Dissatisfaction - External Environment B. The consequences of idolatry (vv6-10) - We become what we worship - God’s Judgment Reflection: Is God honoured in the way I spent my time, talent and treasure?

1.Jews and the Sabbath: Preparation Day 2.Jesus and the Sabbath: The Lord’s Day 3.Sabbath for us today

1. What is the Tabernacle? 2. Divine Significance of the Tabernacle 3. Jesus and the Tabernacle Summary

Introduction 1. The Preparation for the Covenant (1-4) 2. The Cutting of the Covenant (5-8) 3. The Meal of the Covenant (v9-11) Conclusion

Introduction 1. On Sex and Purity (vv16-20) 2. On Treating the Needy (vv21-27) 3. On Worship to God (vv28-31) Summary

Main Point: We obey God’s laws in response to who He is and what He has done for us. A. We obey the commandments in response to God’s grace and goodness B. Commandments on our relationship with God – No other gods – Don’t make images of God – Do not misuse God’s name C. Commandments on our relationship with people – Do not take innocent life – Do not commit adultery – Do not steal – Do not bear false witness – Do not covet Reflection: Which of the Ten Commandments do i struggle with and need to apply in my life today?

Main Idea: Our caring God assures His gracious provision to us in our desert experiences despite our grumbling. 1. God’s people grumble against God when put to the test. 2. God’s purpose for testing His people is to teach them to obey Him. 3. God’s perpetual reminder of His gracious sustenance to His people. Reflection: A. How have I been grumbling to God? B. What is one area of my life that I need to learn to depend on God every single day

Main Point: God may take the longer path to fulfil His purposes, but He will be faithful to guide us. 1. God may take the longer path to shape and mould us - The faster way is not necessarily the safest. - It takes time to get “Egypt” out of us. - A premature success may do more harm - God wants spiritual formation not just salvation. 2. God will encourage us through His promises and presence - God will keep His promises - God assures us of His presence. Reflection: What is an area in life you are seeking or praying? What might the Lord be teaching you in the process of waiting?