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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 17
May 01, 2022
Week 17 Day 1: Settled in Egypt ⇧ ⇩
Question
How was Israel in Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Israel settled in Egypt. Joseph continued to serve faithfully and used his power to save even more people. Israel made Jacob promise to take him back to the land where his fathers rest. Israel blessed Joseph’s two sons.
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Although he died in Egypt, Israel was full of hope and faithful to God’s promises. God never fails to fulfill his promises.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Israel worshiped God even on his death bed. There’s never an end in walking with God. When do I worship Him? Pray to God to help me follow Him every second of my life.
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Identity - Joseph loved God with all his heart but according to Israel’s blessing, God did not elect his tribe as the tribe of Kings. We might believe that Joseph deserved more. Do I often question why some of the Godlier Christians never get blessed with worldly riches? How do I view and submit to God’s sovereignty?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 17 Day 2: Blessed the Sons ⇧ ⇩
Question
What happened to Israel’s descendants?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Death of Israel. Israel blessed all his sons. Joseph buried Israel in Canaan by his wish. The brothers were still afraid that Joseph would revenge. Joseph comforted them. Joseph died, and like his father, he asked his descendants to take him back to the promised land.
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Through Israel, God promised the Messiah would descend through Judah.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - The story of Genesis ended but God’s work has not. Through Israel’s blessing, God promised the coming of Messiah from Judah’s descendants. What do I see reflecting on the story of Genesis and connect the stories of God and of man? How does my story connect with God’s? What encouragement and hope do I receive?
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Community - It can be depressing and feeling furious when wronged and persecuted by others. Joseph cried but did not revenge. Instead, he comforted his brothers. What can I learn from the grace and gentleness of Joseph to face the persecutions?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 17 Day 3: Preparation for Salvation ⇧ ⇩
Question
What happened to the descendants of Israel in Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The background of Exodus. The curtain raiser of God’s salvation plan.
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Israelites were tortured in Egypt, but they grew stronger with God’s blessing. Moses was born and saved by God when Pharaoh was killing all newborn male Hebrews. We must remember God is always in control no matter what dangers and circumstances we may face.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - The God-fearing midwives saved the life of eventual Exodus leader, Moses. Am I God-fearing and willing to walk with Him under any circumstances?
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Identity - All Hebrew male infants were being slaughtered when Moses was born. Through God’s blessing, Moses was taken by Pharaoh’s daughter and grew up in the palace. He killed a person and fled to Midian. Everything happens to a person, be it persecution or setback, comes from God for the good purpose of equipping him/her. How does knowing this fact help me identify myself and recognize my own experiences positively?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 17 Day 4: The Burning Bush ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did the descendants of Israel experience in Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God is loving and faithful. He has a perfect plan for His people. He listens and cares for them. So, we lean on Him and keep hope in His plan for all who leans on Him will be brought out of darkness into light to experience His abundant blessings.
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God elected man to work with Him. He needs no one’s help because He is omnipotent. And yet, He chooses man to work with Him so that we may experience Him.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - How did Moses feel when God first called on Him? How do I identify myself when I hesitate from answering God’s calling?
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Fidelity - God always gave Moses the perfect solution each time he pushed back on His calling. Am I pushing back God’s calling because I distrust my own ability to handle rather than depend on Him to supply and equip?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 17 Day 5: Meeting with Pharaoh ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did the first meeting between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh go?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Pharaoh laid more burden on Israelites after the first meeting with Moses and Aaron. God might allow many unreasonable things to happen but through them, we get to know better God’s power, faith, righteousness, and love.
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Israelites complained to Moses because they had to do more works. God restated His promise and let Moses know His faith and love to the Israelites.
Meditation: My Story
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Community - God let Aaron to help Moses because he spoke with faltering lips. Do I seek help from others with different gifts, so we can form a unified spiritual team to serve God?
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Fidelity - Israelites bad mouthed Moses when He obeyed God’s will. While serving, what should I do when facing complaints? What can I learn from the interactions between Moses and God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 17 Day 6: God Showed Power ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did God do when Pharaoh failed to let the Israelites leave?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God told Moses and Aaron that He would multiply His signs and wonders in Egypt so they would know He is the Lord.
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Pharaoh would not obey God to let Israelites leave after being warned repeatedly. His heart hardened after each plague. His stubbornness brought destructions to his people and country.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - It is necessary to overcome the bondage of the world to live a Godly life. In Moses’ time, it was the Pharaoh. Today, it is money, work, and many other challenges. What did I learn from today’s passage to face these challenges?
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Fidelity - Moses repeatedly asked Pharaoh to “let my people go.” Moses might have felt frustrated and defeated but he continued to obey and serve God. Can I continue to obey and serve God faithfully like Moses when facing difficult struggles repeatedly?