27 September 2009

Text: Exodus 15

“WHO IS LIKE YOU, O LORD?”

(I) A RESTORED FAITH IN GOD

“By this you shall know that I am the LORD…” Exodus 7:17

1. Through witnessing 10 powerful signs from God (plagues) (Exodus 7-12)

a) Water to blood (Exodus 7)

b) Frogs (Exodus 8)

c) Lice (Exodus 8)

d) Flies on Egyptians (Exodus 8)

e) Death of Egyptian livestock (Exodus 9)

f) Boils (Exodus 9)

g) Hail (Exodus 9)

i) Locusts (Exodus 9)

j) Darkness (Exodus 10)

k) Death of firstborn (Exodus 12)

2. Through the special manifestation of the protective presence of God

a) A pillar of cloud by day (Exodus 13:21a)

b) A pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21b)

(II) A RENEWED FAITH IN GOD

1. Calendar of Israel (Religious) (Exodus 12:2)

2. Celebration of the Egyptian Passover (Exodus 12)

3. Consecration of all firstborn male (Exodus 13)

(III) A REVIVED SPIRIT OF WORSHIP

1. Creation of A New Song (Exodus 15:1-22)

2. Sung in Adoration

“Who is like You, O LORD, among the gods?
Who is like You, glorious in holiness,
Fearful in praises, doing wonders?” Exodus 15:11

a) The soul stands in awe of the Lord

b) It exults in the Lord

c) It extols the Lord

3. A Song recording an event of Epic Historical significance

a) Defeat of the mighty Egyptian army

b) Deliverance of Israel

(IV) A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL

1. Recognition of God’s mighty hand in our life

2. Restoration of a strong relationship of faith in God

3. Renewal of a spiritual walk with God