Sermons

The first commandment forbids worshiping a false god. The second forbids worshiping the true God in a false way. The first is about whom to worship; the second is about…

God speaks personally to His people. He speaks from the fire, but it’s a fire of burning love, for their good. The first commandment leads off, as Thomas Watson says,…

Israel is about to receive the law of liberty from God Himself. There’s fire, smoke, and earthquakes on the mountain as God’s people prepare for the Ten Commandments. Though we…

Israel comes to Mt. Sinai three months after leaving Egypt. They arrive in the third month and will leave almost a year later. God unfolds His covenant with Israel in…

Israel survived the attack of Amalek and is now restructured into a more mature nation, equipped to serve God and grow in grace. Division of labor is a beautiful and…

Since leaving Egypt, the challenges facing Israel have been overcome by God; He destroyed the Egyptian army, provided manna, and supplied water, but now they will have to fight the…

Israel complained first about water, then about food, and now finishes the triad complaining about water again. Throughout Exodus Moses has been telling the story of God’s nation and individuals…

Israel’s complaining continues after Marah into the wilderness. They believe in God, but they don’t trust to Him. The Lord gives us practical ways to challenge and grow our faith,…

Israel has seen salvation and sung about it: “The horse and its rider He has thrown into the Sea!” Now they march into the wilderness for three days without water…

What Exodus 14 teaches, Exodus 15 celebrates. You hear the narrative to understand, but then you sing to rejoice. Prose becomes sung poetry as all the children of Israel learn…