Realizations On Redemption Road

Exodus 17:14-16

Theme: Conquer    

Key verse: v.6

16 verses; 466 words

Grade level: 5.6

Outline:

I. The Rock struck open by Moses. vs.1–7

II. The Foe struck down by Moses. vs.8–16

Here are the REALIZATIONS we make on redemption road:

I. The Command. v.14

And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.

All generations are to remember His name.

The alabaster box was to be remembered because of the cross. (Matthew 26:13; Mark 14:9)

Luke 22:19 - “this do in remembrance of me”

Remember: the blood (saved), the body (serving), the blessed hope (rapture)

II. The Compliance. v.15

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

Because of an observance: “Jehovah-nissi” - The Lord our banner

Because of an outcome: identification with the Lord.

Because of an occasion: The Lord’s victory!

III. The Cause. v.16

For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Moses stood: Joshua fought.

David reigned: he recovered all (1 Samuel 30)

Jesus saved you: He will get the final victory over YOUR flesh!

Conclusion:

Will you take a stand and let Jesus fight for you?