The Movement and the Moments

Exodus tells the story of the God who remembers His covenant, delivers His people, and establishes His presence among them. The book opens with Israel suffering under oppressive rule, yet God sees, hears, and remembers His promise to Abraham, setting in motion a rescue that displays His unmatched power and faithful love. Through signs, wonders, and the Passover, He brings His people out of bondage and leads them through the wilderness, not simply to free them from something, but to bring them to Someone. At Sinai He forms them into His covenant people, gives His law, and commands the construction of the tabernacle so that His holy presence may dwell in the midst of an unholy people. From bondage to worship, from Egypt to the mountain, from distance to nearness, Exodus reveals the God who moves toward His people—redeeming them, shaping them, and dwelling with them so that His presence becomes their identity, their hope, and their life.

The Present Hand in Painful Places

In Exodus 1 we witness Israel’s suffering intensify, yet underneath the oppression runs a steady truth—God’s hand is still present and moving. This message explores how the Lord works in painful places, sustaining His people, advancing His purposes, and reminding us that His presence is never absent, even when it feels like everything is against us.

Divine Movement in Deadly Misery

Exodus 2 unfolds in deadly misery—an infant marked for death, a nation groaning, and a God who seems silent—yet beneath the darkness His divine movement is unmistakable. As Moses is preserved, protected, and positioned, and as Israel’s cries rise to heaven, God is already at work preparing deliverance. This chapter reminds us that even when misery feels overwhelming and God appears distant, His presence is quietly active, moving in the shadows to fulfill His saving purposes.

His Presence, His Purpose

This week in Exodus 3:1–10, we’ll explore the life-altering moment when Moses encounters the burning bush—and discovers that God’s presence is never random and His purpose is never unclear. In a quiet, ordinary wilderness, the Lord draws near in extraordinary holiness, revealing both who He is and what He intends to do for His people. As we look at this familiar passage with fresh eyes, we’ll see that God still meets His people in unexpected places, still calls us to sacred ground, and still invites us into His redemptive mission. Join us as we consider how His presence shapes His purpose, and how His purpose gives direction to our lives today.

God’s Presence and Human Reluctance (Part 1)

In this passage we watch the first flicker of Moses’ reluctance rise to the surface—not in open defiance, but in quiet insecurity. Faced with God’s call, Moses’ instinctive question is, “Who am I?” revealing a heart unsure of its own identity and overwhelmed by the mission in front of him. Yet God answers not by boosting Moses’ confidence, but by revealing His own: “I will be with you… I AM WHO I AM.” This message explores how God meets our identity-based hesitation with the assurance of His presence, His name, and His covenant plan.

God’s Presence and Human Reluctance (Part 2)

Moses’ reluctance deepens in chapter 4—not just insecurity now, but resistance. His questions shift from “Who am I?” to “What if they…?” and finally to the blunt plea, “Please send someone else.” God responds not only with reassurance but with empowerment: signs, speech, and support. In this message, we’ll see how God confronts obedience-based reluctance with His active provision, equipping His servants even when they’re slow to follow. Whereas chapter 3 exposes hesitation rooted in identity, chapter 4 uncovers hesitation rooted in ability—and God faithfully meets both.

When God’s Presence Goes Public

In Exodus 5:1–7:7, God moves from the quiet encounter at the burning bush to the crowded courts of Pharaoh, making His presence unmistakably public. But when God steps onto the stage, the first response isn’t celebration—it’s resistance, pressure, and discouragement. Moses feels the weight of failed attempts, the people groan under heavier burdens, and Pharaoh hardens his heart. Yet in the midst of the setback, God declares His name, reaffirms His covenant, and reveals that His presence is not fragile—it’s unstoppable. This passage prepares us to see that when God goes public with His purposes, He not only confronts the powers that oppose Him but also strengthens His people to trust that He will finish what He started.