Scripture: Exodus 12.28 - 42
Sermon Title: Soft Hearts & Sincere Faith
Exodus 12:28 LSB
Then the sons of Israel went and did so; just as Yahweh had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.
Salvation is based on
Exodus 12:29 LSB
Now it happened at midnight that Yahweh struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle.
Exodus 12:30 LSB
Then Pharaoh arose in the night, he and all his servants and all the Egyptians, and there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was no home where there was not someone dead.
Exodus 12:31–32 LSB
Then he called for Moses and Aaron at night and said, “Rise up, get out from among my people, both you and the sons of Israel; and go, serve Yahweh, as you have spoken. “Take both your flocks and your herds, as you have spoken, and go, and bless me also.”
Exodus 12:33–34 LSB
And the Egyptians strongly pressed the people to send them out of the land in haste, for they said, “We will all be dead.” So the people took up their dough before it was leavened, with their kneading bowls bound up in the clothes on their shoulders.
Exodus 12:35–36 LSB
Now the sons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses—they had asked from the Egyptians for articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and Yahweh had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have what they asked. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.
The
of the Egyptians is a result of faith put into action.
Exodus 12:37–38 LSB
And the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, aside from the little ones. A foreign multitude also went up with them, along with flocks and herds, a very large number of livestock.
Faith in action becomes
for Egypt.
Exodus 12:39 LSB
And they baked the dough which they had brought out of Egypt into cakes of unleavened bread. For it had not become leavened, since they were driven out of Egypt and could not delay, nor had they prepared any provisions for themselves.
Exodus 12:40–42 LSB
Now the time that the sons of Israel lived in Egypt was 430 years. And it happened at the end of 430 years, to the very day, that all the hosts of Yahweh went out from the land of Egypt. It is a night to be kept for Yahweh for having brought them out from the land of Egypt; this night is for Yahweh, to be kept by all the sons of Israel throughout their generations.
Application:
- Our hope is first found in Christ.
- Our Faith is displayed in our actions (works)
- Our wealth is for the purpose of worship.
a. You can make a golden calf with your wealth.
b. You can build the tabernacle with your wealth. - The best evangelism is found in personal obedience.
Life Group Questions:
When you were in High School what kind of group(s) did you spend time with? Were you an athlete, band kid, chess club, auto shop…. What attracted you to that group?
*Bring a high school picture or a yearbook to show your life group for bonus points.
Read Exodus Chapter 12.28-42 (prior to life group): When you read through the scripture take note of anything interesting, unique, or questions that come to mind when reading. Take some time and dig in deeper in the following areas.
Exodus 12.28-42 is ultimately faith put into action. As Christians we should be displaying our faith through our actions. Read Romans 12.9-21 as a group. What do you see in this passage that should be true for a follower of Jesus. Are there areas that are easier for you? What are the more difficult ones to be obedient to?
In Matthew 28 we are given the great commission to make disciples. What do you believe is the most effective way to accomplish this? What are some ways that are not effective in your opinion? What keeps us from following the great commission?