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Exodus 15-17Episode 9 - Oct. 13, 2025IntroductionTopanga State Park hike in the wilderness ContextIsrael enslaved for 430 years Moses sent to rescue God’s people God delivers Israel and destroys Pharaoh “Free at Last!” Moses leads Israel into the Wilderness in route to the Promised Land God goes with Israel into the Wilderness Israel’s story is our story “Dangerous Journey” illustration Three Ways God meets us in the Wilderness God comes with us into the wilderness and provides for our practical needs. No water at Mirah, then bitter water   Israel grumbles, “What are we to drink?” God hears and miraculously provides clean water, an Oasis No food at The Desert of Sin, the “whole community” grumbles Looking back to Egypt: “If only we died in Egypt!” We too look back on Egypt: we are no different than Israel God hears and miraculously provides food  God reveals His glory in the pillar of cloud Has Israel learned her lesson about God in the wilderness? No water at Rephidim, Israel quarrels with Moses  God hears, and miraculously provides water from a rock Hebrews 4:16Instead of grumbling, how much better to turn to God in faithGod is our Faithful Provider God comes with us into the wilderness and fights our battles and defeats our enemies. Attack by the Amalekites Joshua to fight, Moses to stand on the top of the hill Israel wins when Moses raises the staff, bot loses when he lowers the staff We don’t need a staff, we have a cross When we get tired and weary, we need others to hold up our handsGod is our Might Warrior God comes with us into the wilderness and reminds us of our salvation.  The rock Moses struck foreshadows how Jesus was struck 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 “The spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ” 1 Corinthians is a Reminder: Jesus was struck for us 1 Corinthians is a Warning: not all of Israel believed Romans 8:1 for all who do believeGod is our Loving Savior Call to ActionWhatever your circumstances, turn to God in the wilderness Jesus will never turn you away!  He is your…·       Faithful Provider·       Mighty Warrior·       Loving SaviorCONNECT: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/87727GIVE: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/givingPRAYER: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/87727Social Media Handle: @crossbridgebrickell

Exodus 15-17Episode 9 - Oct. 13, 2025IntroductionTopanga State Park hike in the wilderness ContextIsrael enslaved for 430 years Moses sent to rescue God’s people God delivers Israel and destroys Pharaoh “Free at Last!” Moses leads Israel into the Wilderness in route to the Promised Land God goes with Israel into the Wilderness Israel’s story is our story “Dangerous Journey” illustration Three Ways God meets us in the Wilderness God comes with us into the wilderness and provides for our practical needs. No water at Mirah, then bitter water   Israel grumbles, “What are we to drink?” God hears and miraculously provides clean water, an Oasis No food at The Desert of Sin, the “whole community” grumbles Looking back to Egypt: “If only we died in Egypt!” We too look back on Egypt: we are no different than Israel God hears and miraculously provides food  God reveals His glory in the pillar of cloud Has Israel learned her lesson about God in the wilderness? No water at Rephidim, Israel quarrels with Moses  God hears, and miraculously provides water from a rock Hebrews 4:16Instead of grumbling, how much better to turn to God in faithGod is our Faithful Provider God comes with us into the wilderness and fights our battles and defeats our enemies. Attack by the Amalekites Joshua to fight, Moses to stand on the top of the hill Israel wins when Moses raises the staff, bot loses when he lowers the staff We don’t need a staff, we have a cross When we get tired and weary, we need others to hold up our handsGod is our Might Warrior God comes with us into the wilderness and reminds us of our salvation.  The rock Moses struck foreshadows how Jesus was struck 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 “The spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ” 1 Corinthians is a Reminder: Jesus was struck for us 1 Corinthians is a Warning: not all of Israel believed Romans 8:1 for all who do believeGod is our Loving Savior Call to ActionWhatever your circumstances, turn to God in the wilderness Jesus will never turn you away!  He is your…·       Faithful Provider·       Mighty Warrior·       Loving SaviorCONNECT: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/87727GIVE: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/givingPRAYER: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/87727Social Media Handle: @crossbridgebrickell

Exodus 15-17Episode 9 - Oct. 13, 2025IntroductionTopanga State Park hike in the wilderness ContextIsrael enslaved for 430 years Moses sent to rescue God’s people God delivers Israel and destroys Pharaoh “Free at Last!” Moses leads Israel into the Wilderness in route to the Promised Land God goes with Israel into the Wilderness Israel’s story is our story “Dangerous Journey” illustration Three Ways God meets us in the Wilderness God comes with us into the wilderness and provides for our practical needs. No water at Mirah, then bitter water   Israel grumbles, “What are we to drink?” God hears and miraculously provides clean water, an Oasis No food at The Desert of Sin, the “whole community” grumbles Looking back to Egypt: “If only we died in Egypt!” We too look back on Egypt: we are no different than Israel God hears and miraculously provides food  God reveals His glory in the pillar of cloud Has Israel learned her lesson about God in the wilderness? No water at Rephidim, Israel quarrels with Moses  God hears, and miraculously provides water from a rock Hebrews 4:16Instead of grumbling, how much better to turn to God in faithGod is our Faithful Provider God comes with us into the wilderness and fights our battles and defeats our enemies. Attack by the Amalekites Joshua to fight, Moses to stand on the top of the hill Israel wins when Moses raises the staff, bot loses when he lowers the staff We don’t need a staff, we have a cross When we get tired and weary, we need others to hold up our handsGod is our Might Warrior God comes with us into the wilderness and reminds us of our salvation.  The rock Moses struck foreshadows how Jesus was struck 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 “The spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ” 1 Corinthians is a Reminder: Jesus was struck for us 1 Corinthians is a Warning: not all of Israel believed Romans 8:1 for all who do believeGod is our Loving Savior Call to ActionWhatever your circumstances, turn to God in the wilderness Jesus will never turn you away!  He is your…·       Faithful Provider·       Mighty Warrior·       Loving Savior

The Way Out - Secret Shrines & Broken Pieces - Pastor Carter Brown

Exodus 15-17

Episode 9 - Oct. 13, 2025

Introduction

Topanga State Park hike in the wilderness

Context

Israel enslaved for 430 years

Moses sent to rescue God’s people

God delivers Israel and destroys Pharaoh

“Free at Last!”

Moses leads Israel into the Wilderness in route to the Promised Land

God goes with Israel into the Wilderness

Israel’s story is our story

“Dangerous Journey” illustration

Three Ways God meets us in the Wilderness

God comes with us into the wilderness and provides for our practical needs.

No water at Mirah, then bitter water  

Israel grumbles, “What are we to drink?”

God hears and miraculously provides clean water, an Oasis

No food at The Desert of Sin, the “whole community” grumbles

Looking back to Egypt: “If only we died in Egypt!”

We too look back on Egypt: we are no different than Israel

God hears and miraculously provides food 

God reveals His glory in the pillar of cloud

Has Israel learned her lesson about God in the wilderness?

No water at Rephidim, Israel quarrels with Moses 

God hears, and miraculously provides water from a rock

Hebrews 4:16

Instead of grumbling, how much better to turn to God in faith

God is our Faithful Provider

God comes with us into the wilderness and fights our battles and defeats our enemies.

Attack by the Amalekites

Joshua to fight, Moses to stand on the top of the hill

Israel wins when Moses raises the staff, bot loses when he lowers the staff

We don’t need a staff, we have a cross

When we get tired and weary, we need others to hold up our hands

God is our Might Warrior

God comes with us into the wilderness and reminds us of our salvation.

The rock Moses struck foreshadows how Jesus was struck

1 Corinthians 10:1-5

“The spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ”

1 Corinthians is a Reminder: Jesus was struck for us

1 Corinthians is a Warning: not all of Israel believed

Romans 8:1 for all who do believe

God is our Loving Savior

Call to Action

Whatever your circumstances, turn to God in the wilderness

When God Parts the SeaExodus 13-14Episode 8 Consecration – Invitation – Devotion 1. Consecration (Ex 13:1–16)Festival of Unleavened Bread - Remembrance of God’s immediate deliverance.Consecrate = set apart, sacred.Identity: You belong not to yourself - you belong to God.Romans 14:8 - We live/die for the Lord.1 Cor. 6:19-20 - “You are not your own; you were bought with a price.”Listen God has saved your soul, but God has also consecrated your life.Question: How can my job, relationships, money, time, talent, social media, lifestyle belong to the Lord?  2. Invitation (Ex 13:17-14:31)God leads longer route - for our fragility.Question: Why not shorter? Why wait? Why wander?Pillar of Cloud/Fire - God’s guidance.Joseph’s bones - Faith in God’s promises.Pharaoh’s pursuit - terror in Israel.Moses: “Do not be afraid. Stand firm… The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”God’s command: Stand Firm. Be Still.Crossing the Sea - Baptism.+ YouTube: "After You See This Map, You'll Never Doubt The Exodus Again." Channel Name - Ear to Hear1 Cor. 10 - Israel “baptized to Moses in the sea.”Baptism is our Crossing.  3. Devotion (Ex 14:31)Israel feared the Lord, trusted Him.Devotion Fix eyes in faith and worship.2 Cor. 4:18 - Fix eyes on unseen, eternal.Heb. 11:1, 27 - Faith = conviction of unseen; Moses endured as seeing the Invisible.We are not wishing on a star - not blind faith.Consecration + Invitation = encounter with God who bought us with a price, divided death, brought us to life.Identity is not devotion to our love for God, but God’s love for us.Quote – F.B. Meyer: Learn what God will do for his own. Dread not any result of implicit obedience to his command; fear not the angry waters which, in their proud insolence, forbid your progress; fear not the turbulent crowds of men who are perpetually compared to waters lifting up their voice and roaring with their waves. Fear none of these things. Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the seas, the Lord sits as king upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth as king for ever...His way lies through, as well as in the sea, his path amid mighty waters, and his footsteps are veiled from human reason. Dare to trust Him; dare to follow Him!.CONNECT: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/87727GIVE: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/givingPRAYER: https://crossbridgebrickell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/87727Social Media Handle: @crossbridgebrickell

If Judgment is Silenced, Grace Loses its Depth

Exodus 12

Episode 7 - Sep. 28, 2025

1. Some Days Matter More Than Others

Graduation, debt-free, healing, wedding, birth — unforgettable.


Exodus 12 stands above all in Israel’s memory.


Still recounted today.


2. God’s Judgment Is Real

Nine plagues already unleashed. Pharaoh’s heart hardened.


Even his officials say, “Just let them go! Egypt is dying!”


Now comes plague #10: Death of the firstborn (Exodus 12:12–13).


“On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn… I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord. The blood will be a sign… when I see the blood, I will pass over you.”

Poetic justice: Pharaoh once commanded, “Kill every Hebrew boy” (Exodus 1).


God has seen injustice. God has heard the cries of His people.


Strong Statement: Evil and injustice do not have the last laugh. God is the only Judge.

3. If Judgment Is Silenced, Grace Loses Its Depth

Our culture says:

“Love is unconditional affirmation.”


“Tolerance is the highest virtue — you do you.”


Leads to: God doesn’t judge.


But… God is Love, God forgives, AND God is Holy and Just.


4. The Lord’s Passover

Instructions: spotless lamb, blood painted with hyssop, roasted meal, cloak tucked in, sandals on, staff in hand (Exodus 12:2–11).


This is the Lord’s Passover — not Israel’s paint job.


Strong Statements:

It’s God’s Salvation, not your Decoration.


It’s God’s Deliverance, not your Diligence.


The angel looked for the blood, not the brushstrokes.


Question: What are you trusting in — your effort or His blood?

5. The Blood of the Lamb

Israel not spared because they were better — they were idolaters too.


They were spared only by the blood of the lamb.


Ezekiel 18:20 – “The soul who sins dies.”


Sin deserves death — but God provides substitution.


Biblical Hints of Substitution:

Genesis 3: God covers Adam & Eve with animal skins.


Genesis 22: Ram provided in place of Isaac, crowned with thorns.


Exodus 12: One lamb for a household.


Leviticus 16: One lamb for a nation.


John 1:29: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”


1 Cor 5:7: “Christ, our Passover Lamb.”


1 Peter 1:19: “Redeemed… with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”


 If sin isn’t serious, the cross isn’t necessary.

6. Why This Matters

God must punish sin and destroy evil.


But God made a way: the blood of Jesus.


Ephesians 2:4–5 – “Because of His great love… by grace you have been saved.”


Hebrews 11:28 – “By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so the destroyer… would not touch them.”


Questions to the Heart:

Are you under the blood of the Lamb?


Are you trusting in Christ’s sacrifice or your own goodness?


Will you rejoice, repent — or refuse?


7. Call to Response

Salvation isn’t found in:

Ethnicity


Goodness


Effort


Proximity to God’s people


Only in Christ, the Lamb of God.


Closing Declaration:

If judgment is silenced, grace loses its depth — for it is the judgment we deserved that makes His sacrifice our only hope.
Thank you Jesus, you have saved my life.


Come under the blood of the Lamb today. Rejoice, or Repent — just don’t Refuse.

The Way Out - When Idols Fall

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