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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 18
May 08, 2022
Week 18 Day 1: God gave Ultimatum ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did God do when Pharaoh’s heart continued to harden?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Pharaoh never completely obeyed God and continued to bargain in “partial submission” even after so many plagues. God is all knowing and omnipotent. There is no bargaining with God because His will is always accomplished.
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God commanded Moses to tell his descendants everything happened in Egypt. God works wonders and we ought to proclaim in His name.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Moses transformed from a cowardly and undecisive person to a faithful servant of God who was able to stand up against the Pharaoh on all things. What kind of transformations can I see from a person who walks with God? What can I learn from Moses?
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Integrity - Gone through plagues after plagues, Pharaoh continued to rebel against God because of his pride. Do I truly know God’s greatness? Am I willing to submit to Him completely?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 18 Day 2: Origin of Passover ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was God’s tenth plague when Pharaoh’s heart was still hardened and refused to let the Israelites go?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Many Jewish holidays came directly from God. Passover was one of them. It was to commemorate the blessings they received when God led them out of Egypt.
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They followed God’s command by putting the blood of lamb on the door frames. Any family did not do so had their first born killed. Israel must kill the lamb and protect themselves with its blood. This foretells Jesus Christ as the lamb that bleed for all men’s sins.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Eating in hast on the Passover, putting on travel clothing, and getting ready to leave are Israelites’ display of faith. They acted on faith for God’s promise to lead them out of Egypt. Do I need faith to prepare myself for God’s promises that are yet to come?
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Fidelity - Moses summoned all the elders to give them the instructions for Passover. Everyone obeyed willingly. Obeying God’s commands, Moses and Arron finally got the respect from Israelites. How does this remind me of those who serve God? How I should view them?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 18 Day 3: Exodus from Egypt ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did God lead Israelites out of Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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In the days of Exodus, God used the pillar of cloud and pillar of fire to lead the Israelites every day so they would not get lost.
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It was a great challenge facing the Red Sea. Israelites experienced God’s great power in His faithfulness and salvation.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Moses brought along Joseph’s bones because Joseph told the Israelites: “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” A faithful servant of God continues to testify for Him even after he dies. What can I learn from this?
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Fidelity - Israelites complained against Moses when facing the impassable Red Sea. But Moses continued to comfort them asking them to have faith in God. Moses’ faith in God and positive attitude were admirable. Can I learn to have faith in God when I face difficulties in my life?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 18 Day 4: Songs of Praises ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Moses, Miriam, and Israelites paise God?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The account of Moses, Miriam, and Israelites praised God for what He had done.
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Song of Moses praised God for His glory, His majestic power, His win over the enemies, with His love, He redeemed His people. God reigns for ever and ever.
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In Miriam’s song, she praised God for His victory over the enemies.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Do I remember God and praise Him for everything He has done when I experience His blessings?
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Community - Moses, Miriam, and whole Israelites sang to praise God. Am I praising God with all of God’s people?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 18 Day 5: Supply in Deserts ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did God supply the Israelites in the deserts?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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After bringing them out of Egypt, God supplied the Israelites for all their needs in the deserts.
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Israelites complained to Moses and Aaron for the lack of food and water. God supplied them with quail, manna, and water from the rock.
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God taught the Israelites to obey His commands and laws in addition to supplying their daily needs.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - God tested the Israelites after they were brought out of Egypt to see if they would obey Him. When I follow God, I may be tested, too. What are my answers to His tests?
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Integrity - Whenever they are not fully satisfied with their material needs, the Israelites complained and forgot God’s blessings and sovereignty. They experienced God’s mighty power but could not remember His teachings and commands. Do I often complaint that God and His servants don’t conform to my will?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 18 Day 6: Building a Team ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Moses fight the Amalekites and how did he govern the Israelites?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Moses commanded Joshua to fight the Amalekites and devised organizational structure to govern the Israelites.
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Israelites won the war with Amalekites because Moses held up in his hands the staff of God with help from Aaron and Hur.
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Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, helped him to build the organizational structure for governance.
Meditation: My Story
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Community - Israelites were wining when Moses raise his hands. Losing when he grew tired. It was with Aaron and Hur’s help that Moses was able to keep his hands up. Do I value my fellow Christians’ contributions when serving the Lord?
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Fidelity - Besides faith, wisdom is also needed when serving. Moses distributed the responsibilities, so he would not become the bottle neck. How am I co-working with my fellow Christians as a team when serving the Lord?