SF569 - THE MIRACLE OF GOD_S PROVISION (Exodus 12 21-23)
SF569
THE MIRACLE OF GOD’S PROVISION
Exodus 12:21-23
INTRODUCTION
A God of Might and Miracles
(Psalms 77:14) You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.
What is a Miracle?
“A miracle has been defined as a work wrought by a divine power for a divine purpose by means beyond the reach of man.” Lockyer
What is the purpose of Miracles?
As a proof of divine revelation.
As a proof of Christ’s deity.
As a proof of the authority of the Gospel.
To symbolize the blessings of God.
What is our response to miracles?
(Psalms 77:11) I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
The Providence of God
Webster: divine guidance and care
Holman Bible Dictionary
God's faithful and effective care and guidance of everything which He has made toward the end which He has chosen
1A. GOD’S PROVIDENCE DISPLAYED HISTORICALLY
1B. The People (3:7-10)
1C. Chosen (7a)
2C. Chained (7b)
3C. Crisis (9-10)
2B. The Pharaoh
1C. His Authority (3:11)
2C. His Attitude
God knew Pharaoh’s heart (4:21)
How Pharaoh reacted to God
Exodus 8:15, 19, 32; 9:7; 14:10
3B. The Plagues
1C. Demonstrated God’s Power
Show that God was greater than the gods of Egypt
2C. Accomplished God’s Purpose
To judge the sin of the Egyptians
To purify His people
To liberate His people
2A. GOD’S PROVIDENCE DEFINED SYMBOLICALLY
1B. In The Sacrifice (12:3-6)
1C. Personal lamb (3-4)
2C. Perfect lamb (5a)
(Hebrews 4:15) For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are‑‑yet was without sin.
3C. Proven lamb (6)
2B. In The Substitute (4:22; 12:7; 12-13)
(Hebrews 9:22) In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
(1 John 2:2) He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, ...
(1 Peter 3:18) For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God....
3B. In The Supper (8-11)
1C. Roasted whole = Singular way of salvation
2C. Bitter herbs = Sorrow of sin
3C. Unleavened Bread = Separation from sin
4C. Leave nothing = Sufficiency of the sacrifice
5C. Prepared to leave (11) = Surety of salvation
3A. GOD’S PROVIDENCE DEMONSTRATED OPENLY
1B. By a Liberated People
They went to bed slaves and awoke free men.
(John 8:36) So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
2B. By a Consecrated People
They had been redeemed by the blood of the lamb - they owed their lives to the lamb.
(John 1:29) The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
3B. By a Directed People (13:21-22)
(Romans 8:14) because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
APPLICATION
It was God’s Providence that Brought you Here - He has worked the events of your life so that you could and would be here - Your History.
You have seen God Providence for your salvation defined Symbolically - Christ died for you.
Now will you all Him to demonstrate His salvation in you openly?