Have you ever experienced a situation in which you felt helpless?
If so, do you remember ever seeking out the Lord for help??
In Exodus 14 we see how the Lord helps the Israelites even though they are complaining aka murmuring.
The Israelites see the Egyptians pursuing them and become scared. They allow their fear to get the best of them. They say they were better off in Egypt as servants than wandering in the wilderness to their death.
In verse 13 we read this phrase: Fear ye not, stand still.
At times fear may cloud your judgement and possibly make you forget the Lord. This may possibly lead you to make a rash decision. Stand still and be patient. The Lord will help you. But you must practice faith.
In movies we have seen the Red Sea part immediately after Moses puts his rod over it. This is not what happens in the scriptures. The parting of the sea happens overnight. At which point the Israelites are still moving forward not truly knowing whether the sea will part. This exemplifies the principle of faith.
We need to trust in the Lord even if we are uncertain of what will happen.
I know he will bless your life. He has blessed mine.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Exodus 11-12 Symbolism in the Scriptures
If the Prophet said there was a natural disaster coming to our area and that everyone who went to the Rego Park building would be saved. Would you go?
Why or why not?
How did the Pharaoh and the Israelites heed to Moses' warnings?
Yesterday we discussed the last plague. All the firstborn would die. In order for the children of Israel to protect their firstborn in others words have the "destroyer" "pass over" their homes they needed to do something specific.
What did they have to do?
They had to get an unblemished lamb and put its blood on the door post. Of course you will find more details in Exodus 12:1-28 but that is the jest of what the scripture is saying.
How did the blood of the lamb save the firstborn?
Who is referred to as the "Lamb" in the scriptures?
How did the Lamb save mankind?
In the video we watched today we learned the answers to these questions.
The Passover can be compared to the atonement. The Lamb represents Jesus Christ. The blood represents his blood and it also represents life.
The blood of the Lamb saved the firstborn of Israel just like the blood of Jesus Christ saved all mankind.
Why did/does the Lord use symbolism?
Why or why not?
How did the Pharaoh and the Israelites heed to Moses' warnings?
Yesterday we discussed the last plague. All the firstborn would die. In order for the children of Israel to protect their firstborn in others words have the "destroyer" "pass over" their homes they needed to do something specific.
What did they have to do?
They had to get an unblemished lamb and put its blood on the door post. Of course you will find more details in Exodus 12:1-28 but that is the jest of what the scripture is saying.
How did the blood of the lamb save the firstborn?
Who is referred to as the "Lamb" in the scriptures?
How did the Lamb save mankind?
In the video we watched today we learned the answers to these questions.
The Passover can be compared to the atonement. The Lamb represents Jesus Christ. The blood represents his blood and it also represents life.
The blood of the Lamb saved the firstborn of Israel just like the blood of Jesus Christ saved all mankind.
Why did/does the Lord use symbolism?
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