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The LORD Is My Rock

To provide the Israelites with water, God curiously instructed Moses to strike a rock in the side from which life-giving nourishment would run. This moment, and the event it foreshadowed, reminds us all that the LORD is truly among us.

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Travis Agnew

Lead Pastor

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The LORD Is My Rock

To provide the Israelites with water, God curiously instructed Moses to strike a rock in the side from which life-giving nourishment would run. This moment, and the event it foreshadowed, reminds us all that the LORD is truly among us.

Date

May 21, 2023

Speaker

Travis Agnew

Lead Pastor

Scripture

Exodus 17:1–7

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Observations

Despite God’s consistent provision, the people complained yet again about their conditions (17:1-2).
Removed from their bondage, they forgot how horrific their prior circumstances were (17:3).
Moses knew the people would turn on him if they didn’t get what they needed (17:4).
God’s curious instruction to strike a rock provided the needed water (17:5-6).
When the absence of provisions is the reality, the presence of God is doubted (17:7).

Applications

Consider that the circumstances that call you to challenge God are critically consequential.
Blaming a scapegoat for your unfavorable circumstances won’t make them better.
Realize that the voices around you will gradually affect your perspective.
Jesus is the innocent rock struck to address our sinful condition.

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