Heart Dive 365 - Day 31

Introduction

• Speaker: Kenoy
• Bible Study covering Exodus Chapters 4-6
• Key theme: God's calling of Moses to lead Israelites out of Egypt

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Prayer

• Gratitude for God's mercy and grace
• Request for strength, forgiveness, and protection from the enemy
• Prayer for focus and discernment in understanding God's word

Bible Study: Exodus Chapters 4-6

Exodus 4 - God's Call to Moses

• Moses' Doubts:
  • Feels unworthy and incapable
  • God reassures him, showing signs with the staff (snake) and leprous hand
• Signs Given by God:
  • Staff turns into a serpent
  • Leprous hand healed
  • Water from Nile turning into blood
• Purpose and Gifts:
  • Moses questions his purpose; God asks "What is in your hand?"
  • Emphasis on using God-given talents and abilities
  • Heart check: What are you holding that you need to surrender?

Exodus 5 - Confrontation with Pharaoh

• Moses and Aaron's Request:
  • Request to let Israelites go to worship
  • Pharaoh’s defiance: "Who is the Lord?"
• Increased Burdens on Israelites:
  • Pharaoh refuses request and increases workload
  • Israelites must gather own straw for bricks
  • Heart check: How do you prioritize worship in your life?

Exodus 6 - God's Promise of Deliverance

• God's Assurance to Moses:
  • Reinforcement of God's covenant
  • Promise of deliverance from Egypt
• Israelites' Response:
  • Broken spirit leads to disbelief
• Genealogy of Moses and Aaron:
  • Establishment of their authority and lineage

Key Themes and Takeaways

• Moses' Reluctance:
  • Struggles with self-doubt and feeling unworthy
  • Persistence and faith in the face of setbacks
• God's Faithfulness:
  • Assurance of God's presence and help
  • Encouragement to use talents for God's glory

Deep Dive Questions

• Was Moses more concerned with his lack of ability, or did he actually have a lack of willingness?
• Can you relate to his doubts and fears? How might one overcome them?
• Why did God still choose Moses?
• Do you believe Pharaoh truly didn’t know God, or was he simply being defiant?
• Were the Israelites justified in blaming Moses for Pharaoh’s cruelty?
• Was Moses justified in questioning God?
• How do you deal with someone whose spirit is broken?

Closing Prayer

• Thanks for God's promise and covenant
• Prayer for strength, focus, and forgiveness
• Encouragement to live free from bondage through faith