Brainerd North Georgia

Title: Sorrow & Joy

MAIN IDEA: In this life, we will experience sorrow, but because of Jesus' Word and Work, we can experience joy. OUTLINE 

1. Jesus Reminds His Followers of Sorrow (16–20a)
   • "In a little while, you will no longer see me . . ." 
   • Truly, I tell you, you will weep and mourn . . . you will become sorrowful." 
2. Jesus Explains Joy & Sorrow (20b-21)
   • "You will become sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy."
   • "Sequential joy and joy in sorrow." - John Piper 
3. Jesus Encourages His Followers with His Word & Work (22) 
   • "But I will see you again, Your hearts will rejoice . . ." 
   • "And no one will take away your joy from you." 

Main Idea: God will reveal His glory so people will revere and believe in Him. We see His Glory when … 

1. God Fulfills His Promise
   1. Moses took Joseph's bones 
   2. Joseph said, "Certainly, God will come to your aid." 
2. God Provides His Presence
   1. A pillar of cloud by day 
   2. A pillar of fire by night 
3. God Shows His Power 
   1. From what He knows 
   2. By what He does 

Main Idea: We owe God our unwavering worship and intentional remembrance because of His salvation. Outline 

1. We Remember by Repeating What God Did To Save (12:24–28; 13:8–10)
   1. With our actions 
   2. With our speech
2. We Remember Through Our Reverence to God (12:27b–28)
   1. Reverence through our posture: Humility
   2. Reverence through our obedience
3. We Remember How God Redeemed (13:11–16)
   1. By the Strength of His Hand
4. We Remember Who God Sent to Redeem us: Jesus 

Main Idea: The Passover reminds us that God graciously provides a substitute for the guilty.

Outline 

1. A Debt to Be Paid (1–13) 
2. A Substitute Provided: The Lamb (5–7, 13, 21–23)
3. A Future Lamb to Behold: Jesus (John 1:29)

Main Idea: God reveals Himself to Israel, Pharaoh, and the nations through His Word and Power to prove that He is God, and God alone. OUTLINE (1) A Stubborn Heart (7–11) A. "Turns around." (7:23) B. Doesn't listen to God (7:23) C. Avoids the seriousness of the circumstances — "Tomorrow" (8:10) D. Desires control — "Won't let them go." (7–10) (2) A Powerful & Revealing God (7–11) A. A God of Power: The Ten Plagues B. A God who desires to be known (9:13–16) (3) Who Is Your God A. The Counterfeits B. The one and true God

Main Idea: Obedience to God is costly and may come with opposition or suffering, yet we find hope in God's faithfulness. Outline (1) The Unbelief of Pharaoh (5:1–14) A. His Words. B. His Actions. (2) The Doubt & Disappointment of The Israelites (5:15–23) A. The Israelites turned to Pharaoh rather than God. B. Moses questions God's plan. (3) The Reminder of God's Promises To A Broken-Hearted People (6:1–13)  A. You Will . . . B. He Will . . . C. I Will . . . D. Moses: I can't.

Main Idea: Our powerful, capable, and trustworthy God meets our doubts, insecurities, and disobedience with His grace. Outline (1) God graciously engages with our doubts (4:1–8) God listens to our questions. God answers our questions. (2) God addresses our insecurities (4:9–17) God provides His help. God provides His word. (3) God proves to be trustworthy (4:18–31) The people saw the signs. The people believed. The people paid attention. The people worshipped.