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Find a printable version of this week’s bulletin here.

CalvaryMac Happenings

1. Men’s Breakfast // July 6 // 8am
Men, join us for a hearty breakfast and an informal time of fellowship and to hear from James Johnson. Register at CalvaryMac.com/men

2. Story Night // July 11 // 7P
Ladies, invite your girlfriends and join us for an evening of food, prizes, live music, and a chance to hear Joan Buzzard’s story. Doors open at 6:30pm, event begins at 7pm. Register at CalvaryMac.com/women

3. VBS was AWESOME!
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this week-long event a success! Over 100 kids learned about Jesus, along with all the families who attended the closing event Friday afternoon.

4. Bike Trip ‘24 // July 27-Aug 3 // San Juan Islands
Calvary’s annual youth bike trip is quickly approaching. Today is the last day for the Early Bird discount! Youth, ages 6th-12th grade, are invited to bike through the San Juan Islands and camp for 8 days and 7 nights. For more details and to register visit CalvaryMac.com/youth

5. Office Closed // July 4
Happy Independence Day!

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SERMON NOTES

Revive This City - Zach Lamberson
Nehemiah 9:5-10 & Exodus 4:1-17 - From Somebody to Nobody

Introduction

  • Moses was drawn out into ministry with much hesitation.

  • Initially Moses was confident to accomplish God’s will on his own.

    Exodus 2:12

  • It wasn’t until after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness that God used him.

  • At age 80, Moses was finally activated into ministry.

    Exodus 3:11

  • God used what was in Moses’ hand (a staff) to use as a sign to Pharaoh.

  • God used a cursed disease as a witness to Pharaoh.
  • Finally God used the Egyptian’s life-line (the Nile) to show His power.
  • God allows Aaron to be Moses’ mouthpiece because Moses lacks confidence in his own abilities.

Encouragement

  • Our inability is God’s capability

    • Part of life is recognizing you’re not capable.
    • The other part is realizing that God is.

  • God will use whatever you’ve got

    • Throw down what’s in your hand and watch as God uses it.
    • God will use your natural gifts but He will also supernaturally gift you.

  • You are not the only tool in His bag

    • If you don’t want to be used, God won’t use you.
    • If you disqualify yourself, God will find someone else.
    • This keeps us humble and keeps our eyes focused on God as He builds His kingdom.

  • The Exodus is a picture of our salvation

    • Taken out of slavery (to sin) we are divinely rescued.
    • Passing over our sins God takes us out of Egypt into His Promised Land.
    • Unfortunately some of us spend unnecessary time wandering in the wilderness first.

Deep Dive

Follow up passages
Matthew 8:1-4 (Jesus heals a leper)
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (Paul’s inability)
1 Corinthians 10:1-6 (analogous to wilderness wanderings)

Follow up questions
What are some significant details of this healing?
What was Paul good at and not good at?
What other parallels does Paul draw from wilderness wanderings?