Right after God provides water from the rock, Israel faces an unexpected attack in the wilderness. In this sermon we explore the powerful story of Moses, Aaron, Hur, and Joshua during the battle with the Amalekites in Exodus 17, and the leadership wisdom Jethro gives Moses in Exodus 18.

This passage reveals important lessons about spiritual warfare, leadership, and the role of community in the life of God’s people.

In this message we explore:

• Why the enemy targets the weak and vulnerable

As Moses stands on the hill with his hands raised while Joshua fights in the valley, we see a powerful picture of how God’s people fight battles together.

And ultimately, this moment in the wilderness points forward to another hill—where Jesus was lifted up to win the war against sin and death.

Moses stood on a hill to win a battle.