Devotions (Exodus) #13 – The Chapel Sydney

Exodus 39:32-43

Questions

The Israelites did everything just as the Lord commanded Moses and received his blessing. What do you think would have happened if the Israelites did not do exactly what God commanded them? What if they were to change just one detail? What might be God’s response? How does this challenge you in the way you serve God?
Can you think of an occasion where your obedience to the Lord brought blessing? Please note down one or two and share with your life group.

Prayer Suggestions

Pray that we would joyfully obey God just as it was a joy for Jesus to honour the Father.
Give thanks to God for the blessings that came as a result of your obedience. Pray that we would enjoy God’s blessings, but won’t be obeying just for the rewards.
Seeker Monday: Jesus said that we are to go and make disciples. Pray that your prayers for your non-believing friends and family would turn into opportunities to share the gospel.

Exodus 40:1-33

Questions

Now that everything was built, it was time to put everything into place. Once again, take a moment to reflect on how detailed everything is in God’s plan.
Having received the Law and finishing the construction of the tabernacle with all its furnishings, Israel was now ready to move forward with the Lord in their midst as their King. They were now ready to worship and serve God. What about you? What kind of preparations have you done to help you serve God more effectively? How much effort and thought have you put into worshipping and serving the Lord?
Verse 33 concludes: “And so Moses finished the work.” After everything, the work was finished. Isn’t it good that God not only starts things but also finishes them?

Prayer Suggestions

Ask God to prepare you and ready you for his service. Give thanks that God would give us the opportunity to serve him, the great and mighty God.
Give thanks that God will continue to do the good work that he is doing in your life until it comes to a finish in glory. (Check out Philippians 1:6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:23.)
Ask God to help you to finish the work that he has given you to do. Pray for perseverance if you are finding it difficult to continue.

Exodus 40:34-38

Questions

After being in slavery for 430 years in Egypt, not only were the Israelites set free through the events of Exodus, but now they had the glory of God dwelling among them in the tabernacle. Any Israelite at that time would be able to look to the middle of the camp and see God’s presence physically manifested at the tabernacle. If you were an Israelite at that time, what might you be feeling? How should they have been feeling?
In what ways are our experiences with God similar to and different from these Israelites? Which group do you think is more blessed?
How has your life changed since you allowed God to dwell in your life?
The Israelites travel was completely led by the glory of God — when he moved, they moved. If God stayed, they stayed. They were completely dependent on God’s movement. Are you willing to surrender your life to God’s leading? Are you afraid of anything?

Prayer Suggestions

Give thanks that the Holy Spirit dwells within us and among us today. Ask God to become greater in your life as he dwells among you. Ask him that his presence would be so much more influential in the way you live your life.
Submit your day (and your life) to him. Pray this: “God, lead me today; God, guide me today. God, if you want me to do something, tell me and I will obey.”
Leadership Wednesday: pray for the leadership of our church, that they would be led by the glory and presence of God in all seasons.

No Reading

Questions

What would be your favourite Exodus passage? Go and read over it again. Why is it your favourite? What do you remember thinking and feeling while doing that day’s devotions?
How has Exodus encouraged, challenged, or comforted you? Share with your life group.

Prayer Suggestions

Take some time to pray and reflect over the things that God has said and done during our time in Exodus. Pray that God would continue to speak to you, and continue to lead and guide you in all his ways.
Take a moment to pray for the church that we would be led by God in everything we do.

Exodus 1-2

Questions

Take a moment to read over the first two chapters of Exodus. Think about how much change occurred over this whole journey.
What are the biggest differences you see from God’s people from Exodus 1 to Exodus 40?
What about you? What are some of the changes that you have noticed over the last three months spent in Exodus?

Prayer Suggestions

Thank God for keeping his promise and for saving his people out of Egypt. Thank God for the “greater exodus” of him saving us from being slaves of sin to being set apart for him.
Mission Friday: pray that God would continue to save his people from all nations. Pray for one nation in particular that you have a heart for. Pray for the people of that nation to encounter God and be transformed by him.

One Chosen Verse

Select one verse in Exodus and memorise it.

Read it, write it down, message it to someone, save it on your phone.

Pray that this verse would speak to you all the days of your life.

Congratulations, you are now ready to exit Exodus!