"Exposing the Exodus" The Confirmed Redemption – (Chapter 13 Verses 1-22) The regulations and rituals may seem strange to us but for Israel, they confirmed the start of salvation's journey, they were important. They were constant reminders of God's grace, power, and deliverance from Egypt's bondage. The costly dedication of the firstborn would remind them that they were …
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"Fighting the Good Fight" The Devil’s Designs – (Ephesians Chapter 6 Verses 10-20) With the shield of faith, you are equipped to deal with, to quench each and every flaming dart the devil throws at you. Not just some, all of them. You do well to remember also that in the noise and heat of the battle, …
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"Exposing the Exodus" Release and Redemption – (Chapter 13 Verses 1-22) For now, the narrative is suspended and consequences and responsibilities that come as a result of their redemption. God acts in grace and then establishes his rightful claims up our beings. This is the doctrine of redemption. The exodus clearly teaches us the theology of salvation. …
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"Fighting the Good Fight" The Devil's Doubts – (Ephesians Chapter 6 Verses 10-20) The Roman shields for size would have been very much like those our modern day police use, but made of leather and very heavy. They would be used in grim situations to fend off hostile forces. The would catch and quench fiery arrows before …
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"Exposing the Exodus" The Lord's Possession – (Chapter 12 Verses 37-51) In these remaining verses of chapter twelve, it is clear that Israel, this mighty host leaving Egypt are under God's law. The divine justice system provides them with the governing principles they need (v49-51). Now this is important. Their new-found freedom is not just a free-for-all, …
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"Exposing the Exodus" A Night to Remember – (Chapter 12 Verses 37-51) After the Passover, Israel's delivered from Egypt. In and through all this part of Israel's history and God's dealing with them, we have seen God in action as he promised. We have seen his compassion in calling, preparing and installing a leader in their midst. …
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"Fight the Good Fight" The Gospel of Peace – (Ephesians Chapter 6 Verses 10-20) Notice how all the items of armour are correlated, interlocked with each other. There is progression even. We embrace the truth, God declares us righteous and we have peace with and the peace of God (Romans 5:1; Philippians 4:7). The apostle here speaks …
