6.16.19- God Delivers His People
Use the following thoughts and questions to have a spiritual conversation as a family. Don’t emphasize having the right
answer, but focus on spending time discussing the Word as a family.
Scripture
Exodus 13:17-22; 14:1-4,13-14,21-22,26-28; 16:2-4,13-20; 17:3-6; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4
Session Summary
When Pharaoh set the Israelites free, God did not lead them on the shortest or most obvious path. Instead, He led them away from the Philistines, through the wilderness, toward the Red Sea. During the day, He led them by a pillar of cloud and at night with a pillar of fire. The Lord wanted the Israelites to learn to trust them, so He commanded them to stop and allowed the Egyptian army to come after them. Though the Israelites were afraid and wondered why God would lead them out of Egypt only to let them die here, God told them to be still and that He would fight for them (Ex. 14:14). So, He parted the Red Sea and the Israelites crossed on dry ground, but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were swallowed up by the Sea.
But even after God rescued and brought His people out of Egypt they complained. They complained about not having food or water. They even asked Moses why God would rescue them out of Egypt only to let them die in the dessert from hunger and thirst. Despite their complaints, God provided, and gave specific instructions for the Israelites to only gather the food they needed for that day. He wanted them to trust Him to provide for them every single day instead of acting out of fear. When the people complained about the water, Moses cried out to God in frustration. Once again, God responded with grace and mercy toward his people by telling Moses the exact steps to take to give the people water.
Conversation Questions
• What difficult times can our family now look back on and see how God was at work? How does our knowledge of God’s past faithfulness to us increase our confidence that He will be faithful now and forever?
• When has our family seen God’s power on display, especially after waiting for Him to act?
• Why is it sometimes tempting for our family to complain if God doesn’t provide for our needs in the timing or ways we think He should?
• As a family, discuss the word entitlement. How does our complaining show that we might feel entitled to whatever it is we’re asking God to provide?
• What are some ways our family can cut back on complaining in our home?
• Think about a difficult time our family experienced. How did God provide for us then?
Family Challenge
This week, challenge yourselves not to complain about difficult circumstances. Instead, every time you feel like complaining, grab an index card, write out a reminder of God’s past faithfulness, fold the card, and place it in the jar or bowl. At the end of the week, sit together as a family and read through the ways God has been faithful to your family.
Scripture
Exodus 13:17-22; 14:1-4,13-14,21-22,26-28; 16:2-4,13-20; 17:3-6; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4
Session Summary
When Pharaoh set the Israelites free, God did not lead them on the shortest or most obvious path. Instead, He led them away from the Philistines, through the wilderness, toward the Red Sea. During the day, He led them by a pillar of cloud and at night with a pillar of fire. The Lord wanted the Israelites to learn to trust them, so He commanded them to stop and allowed the Egyptian army to come after them. Though the Israelites were afraid and wondered why God would lead them out of Egypt only to let them die here, God told them to be still and that He would fight for them (Ex. 14:14). So, He parted the Red Sea and the Israelites crossed on dry ground, but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were swallowed up by the Sea.
But even after God rescued and brought His people out of Egypt they complained. They complained about not having food or water. They even asked Moses why God would rescue them out of Egypt only to let them die in the dessert from hunger and thirst. Despite their complaints, God provided, and gave specific instructions for the Israelites to only gather the food they needed for that day. He wanted them to trust Him to provide for them every single day instead of acting out of fear. When the people complained about the water, Moses cried out to God in frustration. Once again, God responded with grace and mercy toward his people by telling Moses the exact steps to take to give the people water.
Conversation Questions
• What difficult times can our family now look back on and see how God was at work? How does our knowledge of God’s past faithfulness to us increase our confidence that He will be faithful now and forever?
• When has our family seen God’s power on display, especially after waiting for Him to act?
• Why is it sometimes tempting for our family to complain if God doesn’t provide for our needs in the timing or ways we think He should?
• As a family, discuss the word entitlement. How does our complaining show that we might feel entitled to whatever it is we’re asking God to provide?
• What are some ways our family can cut back on complaining in our home?
• Think about a difficult time our family experienced. How did God provide for us then?
Family Challenge
This week, challenge yourselves not to complain about difficult circumstances. Instead, every time you feel like complaining, grab an index card, write out a reminder of God’s past faithfulness, fold the card, and place it in the jar or bowl. At the end of the week, sit together as a family and read through the ways God has been faithful to your family.
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