This Sunday, May 17, I will be providing the Covenant sermon message.  Often times, I may use a single verse of scripture to support my sermon topic, or only a few verses.  For this sermon, I am taking a different approach.  We are going to combine Bible study with this message, for those who miss our Wednesday night study time together.  So I am giving you a homework assignment to prepare for that sermon.  I am going to ask you to read Exodus chapters 14-16 thoughtfully to prepare.  I am sending this message to you in advance so you can choose to read one chapter a day if you prefer, or to read this entire story a few times to absorb more of the details of this important story in the history of the Christian world.

These chapters in Exodus describe the early journey of the Israelites as they fled from Egypt.  See what images are formed in your mind of the Israelites and their response to God during their journey, and think about how that may relate to the current walk we are taking right now in our own lives.

Also, please begin this journey by reading Exodus 13:17-22 to see God’s plan for the more difficult journey he planned for them and how he led them by day and night.