Mighty Is The Lord

January 27, 2013            Exod 6:14–8:32, Matt 17:14–18:11, Ps 17:1–7, Prov 3:10–12

Exodus 6:14-8:32

Why do you think Moses needed so much encouragement? Do you? If so where do you find it?

How were the magicians able to make their staff’s turn to snakes?

What is the significance of Moses’ snake eating the others?

There are ten plagues each of which attack one of the false gods of Egypt. (Some other time I could explain that in detail, not enough time today.)

The first is turning the water of the Nile to blood.

In what ways would this be very difficult to deal with?

The second was a plague of frogs.

Why did Pharaoh believe he could negotiate with God? Do you? Why did he go back on his word?

The third plague was lice (or some other biting, blood sucking creature). In what two ways is this one different from the last two?

Matthew 17:14-18:11

Why were the disciples not able to cast out the demon?

What power is there in prayer and fasting? How much faith do you have?

What was the purpose of this miracle?

Chapter 18

Why do we care so much about greatness?
How must be we be like a child?

What warning does Jesus give us?

How serious does Jesus take sin? How serious do you?  

Psalm 17:1-7

David prayed for deliverance. He said that God has tested him. If God were to test your motives and thoughts what would He find?

Proverbs 3:10-12

The Lord corrects those He loves. Where has the Lord corrected you? Did you have the wisdom to see the Lord’s hand? Where do you need correction?

Today is Sunday. Pray about what you learned at church this morning. Pray how you can put it into practice.