
Q: Have you ever wondered what God’s will IS for your life?
Remember….
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” - John 10:10
When God shows up…
“the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off 19 and said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die.” - Exodus 20:18-19
Why?
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. “ - Hebrews 10:31
Moses Intervenes…..
Exodus 20:20 “Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin”
The Hebrew word we translate “test” can also be translated “
POINT: He is being “
POINT: We are ”
Q: Why did God test Jesus?
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” - Hebrews 4:15-16
POINT: Jesus was tempted by the devil and
POINT: Jesus invites us to His “throne of grace” so that you and I might receive “mercy and grace to help in our time of need” - Hebrews 4:16
“so that we might not sin agains God” - Exodus 20:20
- The word “to test” also means to “
POINT: It’s one of the way, God
“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” - Hebrews 12:6
Q: And what happens when your
A: It
“….For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him.” (Deuteronomy 13:3).
Q: What’s the difference between the
Jesus the New and Better Moses says…
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30
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