Learning to Trust Took God 1 night to take the Israelites out of Egypt Took God 40 years to take Egypt out of the Israelites.

Learning to Trust

Took God 1 night to take the Israelites out of Egypt

Took God 40 years to take Egypt out of the Israelites

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• Exodus 13:17-18 – “the road of the Philistines”– God just knocked off China– He is worried about Cuba?!?– God is wanting Israel to step up their commitment

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• Exodus 16 – daily manna and quail– God was providing sustenance– They wanted food they craved – Num. 11:4-6– Eat meat until they are sick of it

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• Exodus 17 – Adonai Nissi– Israelites complaining they were better off in

Egypt– Amalekites were slave traders– Tribe of Dan was the rear guard – Moses was pointing to God – Israelite’s help

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• Exodus 17/Numbers 20 – Water from the Rock– First time Moses was to hit the rock• God was taking punishment for Israelites guilt• Word for smite is used twice• Picture of Jesus

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• Exodus 17/Numbers 20 – Water from the Rock– First time Moses was to hit the rock• God was taking punishment for Israelites guilt• Word for smite is used twice• Picture of Jesus

– Second time Moses was to speak to the rock• God had been teaching Israel to hear God’s words• Moses paid huge price for disobedience

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• Numbers 21 – Bronze snake• Israelites grumbled again• God punished them• Salvation came through belief not action

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• Numbers 21 – Bronze snake• Israelites grumbled again• God punished them• Salvation came through belief not action• Picture of Christ

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• How is God teaching us to trust?• Do we need as many lessons as the Israelites?