December 23, 2012

Redemption Part 2 - The Bloody Frogs

Speaker: Reid S. Monaghan Series: eXL - Expanding the Gospel Topic: Biblical Passage: Exodus 12:1–12:13

The Bloody Frogs

 

Clash of the Titans

Exodus 7:1-13

 

Enter the Story - Exodus 7-12

 

Plagues

  1. Nile
  2. Frogs
  3. Gnats
  4. Flies
  5. Livestock
  6. Boils
  7. Hail
  8. Locusts
  9. Darkness
  10. Firstborn

 

Hard Hearts and Picking a Fight with YHWH

  • Escalation
  • Unrelenting

 

The Passover

  • God’s Judgment
  • God’s Mercy

 

Community Meditation Questions

Growing in Knowledge

  • Discuss the escalation of the battle between YHWH and the powers of Egypt as presented in the plague narratives. What phrases are repeated? Why do you think God wanted this escalation?
  • Read Ephesians 6:10-20 and Colossians 2:6-15. Discuss the powers that stand against us as believers today. YHWH/Jesus as warrior.How do we relate the Passover to the Lord’s Supper?

Feeling Life Deeply

  • Discuss the following: God is kind and merciful towards sinners but is also severe in his judgments in dealing with evil. Why is the comforting? Concerning?
  • How can the Exodus shape your worship when you come to the Lord’s Table?

Living with Courage

  • What enemies do you need help defeating? Besetting sins, difficult circumstances, spiritual oppression etc.

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