2023.09.17 Through the Waters of Death Exodus 14:15-31
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September 15, 2023


September 17, 2023
Through the Waters of Death
Exodus 14:15-31

We are excited that you have decided to gather with us this morning as we worship the only One worthy of our praise!

Connect

There are lots of ways to enjoy real connection to other RiverWind Church members. Here are a few current opportunities!

RiverWind Kids Ministry
NEW format, NEW curriculum, and NEW opportunities to serve! Come check out the RW Kids table out in the lobby.

Fall Fun Fest (Friday, Oct. 20)
We hope that ALL of you will plan to come to Fall Fun Fest to meet our guests and love on others! Sign up at the Welcome Center.

Corporate Prayer (Cancelled this week)
We will NOT have Prayer Meeting this week! Sorry for the inconvenience. We will postpone our prayer meeting featuring our Small Group Ministry to Sept. 27. If you are a small group leader or a member of a small group, we especially invite you to come receive prayer.

Church Fellowship Meal
We invite everyone to stay after worship service on Oct. 1st for an important time of fellowship as we share a meal together. Scan the QR code to sign up to share a dish. Someone will be at the Welcome Center to assist you if you need help signing up.

Grow

RiverWind Church is committed to providing a place where you can grow deeper in your relationship with God. Below is a way to do that.

Second Hour Class
Officially kicks off next TODAY, after worship service. We will pick back up with chapter 8 in the Parables of Jesus by James Montgomery Boice.

GenLight
All students 6th-12th grade…join us tonight as we look to grow in our understanding of God’s Word and enjoy food, fun and friends!

Women’s Bible Study
Join us on Monday nights at 7pm as we study through the book of Esther and Ruth.

Men’s Bible Study
We invite you to come study through the book of John with us on Tuesdays at 6:30am.

OUR NEXT COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE – Sept. 17, 2023

Sermon Notes

Through the Waters of Death

An Ancient Preview

1.) God’s blood

with Abram in Genesis 15 points to the . (Gen. 15:7-21)

2.) Abram’s deep sleep reveals that God’s promise of salvation does not depend on human

. (Gen 15:12)

3.) The

and the in Genesis 15 represent the of cloud and fire in Exodus 14. (Gen. 15:17; cf. Exo. 14:19-20)

Faith over Fear

1.) Fear has

Israel. (vs. 15)

2.) Israel’s salvation is before them, they have only to ‘

.’ (vs. 15)

3.) Not only does God

, but God . (vs. 19)

4.) If we have faith in God’s

promises, we recognize that every
in this world is .

The Dividing Line

1.) The pillar illustrates the

surrounding God’s enemies, and the
that guides His people. (vs. 19-20)

2.) The cross of Christ is the

for all people between light and darkness. (John 12:46)

Through the Waters of Death

1.) Israel’s journey through the waters symbolizes their

from the curse of . (vs. 22)

2.) Jesus is the ultimate Moses, leading His people through the waters of

to the rivers of . (John 14:16-17)

3.) Christian baptism is meant to symbolize

the waters of death. (1 Cor. 10:1-2)