If God said something was going to happen, and then it did, wouldn’t you believe? Most people would answer yes…but sometimes, pride gets in the way. People can be hard-hearted, refusing to give in to the evidence of truth. That’s certainly the case with Pharoah. At this point in our series, Pharoah has been through quite a few experiences that only God could have orchestrated. And he was told they were coming! Yet he still chose not to give in to the truth. Pastor Mark will encourage you NOT to be like Pharoah. Don’t harden your heart against the truth, but instead embrace who God is. He is powerful, yet merciful and loving – and worth knowing.

Compromise in faith is a slippery slope – but it’s a tactic used by Satan often. And it’s not always easy to see – you’re still saying you’re a Christian, but maybe you’re letting quiet time slide. Or maybe work’s become a little busier, so you’re skipping time with the Word and with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Maybe you’re participating in questionable things, justifying them to yourself. These compromises may seem small, but they won’t stay that way! As Pastor Mark shares Moses’s encounter with Pharoah today, you’ll see that compromise was being proposed – but Moses will stand his ground! He plans to follow God, no matter what!

God is good – Satan isn’t. That might seem like an easy enough statement to believe, but sometimes we get it confused. We see the opportunity Satan tempts us with as good and full of personal gain…even if it takes us away from the things of God. Satan is subtle – he’s not going to paint the whole picture for you and show you how bad things will get. Pastor Mark will talk today about compromising your faith and just how dangerous it is. He’ll share the ways that Satan can tempt you and trick you and how it’s been going on for generations. But you’ll also see God’s promises fulfilled, again and again!

When God tries to get your attention – LISTEN! That might be the biggest takeaway as you join Pastor Mark for today’s message – God has something to say. And when He speaks, He wants you to hear. He wants you to stop sinning and start a new and better life with Him. That’s what He wanted for the Egyptians – and He gave them plenty of opportunities to turn around and try again. What has God been saying to you lately? Has He been pointing out sin in your life? Today’s a great day to start listening. Take the lesson of the Egyptian people and apply it to yourself – don’t wait until it’s too late to repent. And in the end, God wins.

This picture God paints in the book of Exodus is one of God versus Satan – good versus evil. Pastor Mark will continue to expand on this idea as you listen, but the point of the message is clear – Satan – evil – wants to destroy. God wants to protect and rescue. And in the end, God will win! So, what does that mean for your life today? Well, neither God nor Satan has changed! The enemy is still trying to pull you away from good, from your Creator. He lies, cheats, and steals your life. He has nothing good, no matter how much he sugarcoats it. But God is equally good, and He has a plan of rescue.

Pastor Mark’s study of the book of Exodus has come to a point where Pharoah could have saved his people a lot of hardship. He COULD have seen God’s power and decided to let the people go. He would be witnessing some great things from the Lord – why not recognize it and admit the authority? But as you’ll see today, he doesn’t. Many people could admit that God is powerful. They SEE miracles. They HEAR the truth. They KNOW where it’s coming from – but they simply don’t yield. Keep praying for those you’re sharing the Gospel with, that one day they’ll understand and know the Lord personally.

God is going to move. Whatever situation you find yourself in today, believe that. God is going to move in your life, in your trial, in this world – and He’ll do it exactly as He knows is best. And – you can TRUST that it’s the best solution. How can you be sure of that though? Pastor Mark will tell you today – it’s because you see it happening AGAIN and AGAIN in the Bible! Don’t worry today about the circumstances surrounding you. Give it to the Lord and jump into the Word. You’ll find the strength and comfort you crave right now as you read about how faithful and good God is. Pray often, and trust – God’s got this.

What is God asking you to do today? Is it something brand new, or has He been asking for a while? Today Pastor Mark shares some explanations Moses gave when God asked him to help free Israel from slavery – and it wasn’t the first time Moses used these same tired excuses! As you continue to grow in your faith and follow the Lord, you will be asked to do something – and it might be well outside your comfort zone. Pastor Mark reminds you today that God knows what He’s doing – He knows what He’s asking of you! He’ll help you be ready, and He’ll be with you throughout. Don’t make excuses – just get to work.

The God you read about in the Bible hasn’t changed – He’s been the same since before the world began. You know the same God that Moses did – God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all existed and still do today. But your ability to experience Him HAS changed. Pastor Mark will tell you today that before Jesus came to die on the cross people couldn’t have the Holy Spirit dwelling IN them. Thankfully, God did send His Son to die on the cross for you. When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you’re given a gift – the Holy Spirit living in you, guiding and directing you every step of the way! What a blessing it is to have that intimate relationship!

God is known by many names, each one revealing a different characteristic of Himself. All of them are God – all of them are aspects of who He is. But sometimes, we can get stuck on only one of his names, missing out on areas of His personality we could know more intimately. Today Pastor Mark talks about 2 of these names – El Shaddai, and Yahweh. El Shaddai means creator of the Universe – it’s a powerful attribute and one worthy of awe and wonder. But God is also Yahweh – Father. He cares deeply about you and wants to provide for you, as a Father does! This relationship is intimate, and personal, and worth exploring!