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“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.”  Exodus 14:13

The Exodus would become the event that defined the people of Israel and their relationship with God.  The Passover would become their most revered festival and continues in Jewish homes to this day.  After watching the video this week and meditating on the scriptures we’ve listed, take some time to consider the parallels between Israel’s Exodus from slavery in Egypt and your own Exodus from slavery to sin.  How did God show himself strong over the god’s that ruled your life before Christ?  What path to salvation did He open that appeared to be closed.  There are rich echoes of the first Exodus in our own.  What obstacles did He overcome in your life?

“If you want God to receive glory from your life, then be prepared for trials. He may very well allow an obstacle in your life that only He can overcome. In fact, the greater the obstacle, the more He is glorified when He overcomes the obstacle. And if He is calling you to be silent, then let Him fight for you. Like the Hebrew people you will discover that “The Lord is a warrior” (Exodus 15:3) who can make a way when there appears to be no way!” – The HOPE Project Study Guide

BIG IDEA: God will make a way.

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MEDITATING ON THE WORD:

Exodus 1-14
Matthew 26:26-29
John 1:29
Acts 3:22

SECTION VERSES:

“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” – Genesis 12:3

LESSON VERSE:

“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.”  – Exodus 14:13

PRAYER:

Think of a friend, family member, or neighbor who is still in slavery to sin and ask God to rescue them.

DISCUSSION STARTERS:

• Why did God have Isaac’s people live in Egypt? (safety to grow into a nation, learn skills that would be useful in the Wilderness)
• How did God help the new nation?

LIVE IT OUT!

• Retell your salvation story to your children.  You may even want to write it down for the family record.

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ABOUT FAMILY QUEST: At Reston Bible Church, we firmly believe that parents are a child’s first and most important spiritual leader.  In order to support you that mission, we have created a parent devotional and some discussion starters to go along with each lesson your grade school age children are learning at Quest on Sundays. Our hope and prayer is that this material will help you to engage with your children around the topics they are learning on Sunday mornings, answer their questions, go deeper with them, and find real, day-to-day applications. We are honored to be able to partner with you in the critical task of sharing Christ with the next generation.