Message Notes
Look Back
How did reflecting on the Easter story help you with the rest of your week? Who did you share your thoughts or experience with?
Look Up
Read Exodus 3:1-6
- How does God describe himself to Moses in verse 6? What did this mean to Moses? What does it mean to followers of Jesus today?
- What was Moses’ first response when he realized that he was in God’s presence? Why did he respond this way? How does this compare to how people today respond when they sense the presence of God, and why?
Read Exodus 3:7-9
- What do these verses tell us about the condition of God’s people in Egypt? Where were they turning for hope and rescue, and why?
- What are some of the things these verses say that God does and feels? What does this say about God, His connection with and desires for His people?
- How have you chased peace in the past, and how might knowing that God sees your suffering and hears your cries change your pursuit of peace?
Read Exodus 3:10-17
- How did Moses respond to God in verses 11-13? How is this similar to and different from his response to God in verse 6? Why did Moses respond differently? What changed?
- What truth did God repeat in His responses to Moses’ questions and concerns? What message was God trying to send to Moses, and how does this apply to people today?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
Try turning to God for peace this week. Consider a simple prayer as you breathe the air that fills your lungs - God, you are with me now, I receive your peace.
Notes
In Exodus, God’s people were in misery, experiencing suffering and crying out to God for rescue. There was very little peace or hope for their nation at that time. After years of living in slavery and harsh conditions, God answered their cries and orchestrated an amazing rescue that stunned the ancient world and is still celebrated today. While this event is important, the underlying truth that God is present and with us surpasses everything else. Turn to God in your pursuit of peace - He is available and offers His peace freely to all who trust Him.
