Connection to Passage Moses broke out in song after God led the ...
Exodus, Leviticus Sermon Series Supports Session 4: Victory Sermon Title: Victory Song Passage: Exodus 15:1-21
Connection to Passage Moses broke out in song after God led the Israelites through the seemingly impossible crossing of the Red Sea, and then destroyed the pursuing Egyptian army. Likewise, we should follow Moses’ example and praise God for the victories He continually provides. Introduction/Opening Two missionaries went to southern Mexico to serve among the Ch’ol Indians. In addition to other work, they labored 25 years to translate the New Testament into the local language. Amazingly, when the missionaries arrived on the field, the locals didn't even know how to sing. Once saved, however, the Christians among the Ch’ols became known as “the singers.”1 Like the Ch’ol, Moses had something to sing about after God safely led the Israelites across the Red Sea and out of harm’s way. Outline I. Conquest Proclaimed (Ex. 15:1-5) a) In this first stanza, Moses sings in celebration of Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and officers being devastated by the mighty, rushing Red Sea. b) John, while on Patmos, caught a glimpse of angels singing their version of the “song of Moses” (Rev. 15:3). c) Whether privately or in public, we must continually offer God praise, thanksgiving, and gratitude for the marvelous conquests He has and continues to achieve. Expressions of gratitude build unity in the body while driving Satan and His demons away. The forces of evil are reminded that they have been exiled forever from something in which they were once a participant. II. God's Weapons Recounted (Ex. 15:6-10) a) In many ways, these verses comprise a fight song. Moses declared God to be a warrior (Ex. 15:2). Multiple situations in the Bible have required God’s forceful intervention. b) Moses highlighted the various forms of ammunition that God used to subdue the enemy. i) His right hand (Ex. 15:6) ii) The greatness of His excellence (Ex. 15:7) iii) His burning anger (Ex. 15:7) iv) The blast of His nostrils (Ex. 15:8) v) The wind of His breath (Ex. 15:10) c) Based on the authority of Christ in us, we have an arsenal of weapons with which we can fight the enemy. These weapons include prayer, God's Word, and the Holy Spirit.
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III. God's Character Magnified (Ex. 15:11-16) a) These verses build on the great work highlighted in the first two stanzas by emphasizing these additional actions from God: His lovingkindness (v. 13a), His guidance (v. 13b), and the way in which He instilled fear in the hearts of Israel's enemies (vv. 14-16). b) God longs to do the same for us today, if we'll only let Him. We demonstrate a lack of faith and deplete our precious energy by engaging in our own battles, rejecting God’s willingness to fight them for us (2 Chron. 20:15). IV. God's Provisions Affirmed (Ex. 15:17-21) a) These verses shift to the future, pointing to a time when the Israelites would one day conquer Canaan and claim the land for themselves. Once God planted them there, He would provide a sanctuary for His dwelling. b) Moses concluded his song with the powerful promise of the eternal reign of God (Ex. 15:18). By faith, Moses not only sang of temporal victories of the past, but of the eternal, ultimate, future victory when Jesus comes to establish His reign over a new heaven and new earth. c) The festivities have already started among saints and angels gathered around the throne of God in heaven. Anticipating our future participation, there’s no reason we should not be rehearsing the victory celebration now. Conclusion Jesus came to this earth, lived, died, rose from the grave, and ascended back to His Father in heaven so that we might have abundant and eternal life. That’s something to sing about, so let the victory song begin. 1
George Sweeting, Psalms of the Heart: Encouragement for the Soul from 15 Selected Psalms, Victor Books, 1989.
Dr. Todd Gaddis is Senior Pastor at First Baptist, Dallas, GA. A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Todd received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. Todd and his wife (Charlene) have two married daughters.
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Connection to Passage Moses broke out in song after God led the Israelites through the seemingly impossible crossing of the Red Sea, and then destroyed the pursuing Egyptian army. Likewise, we should follow Moses’ example and praise God for the victories He continually provides. Introduction/Opening Two missionaries went to southern Mexico to serve among the Ch’ol Indians. In addition to other work, they labored 25 years to translate the New Testament into the local language. Amazingly, when the missionaries arrived on the field, the locals didn't even know how to sing. Once saved, however, the Christians among the Ch’ols became known as “the singers.”1 Like the Ch’ol, Moses had something to sing about after God safely led the Israelites across the Red Sea and out of harm’s way. Outline I. Conquest Proclaimed (Ex. 15:1-5) a) In this first stanza, Moses sings in celebration of Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and officers being devastated by the mighty, rushing Red Sea. b) John, while on Patmos, caught a glimpse of angels singing their version of the “song of Moses” (Rev. 15:3). c) Whether privately or in public, we must continually offer God praise, thanksgiving, and gratitude for the marvelous conquests He has and continues to achieve. Expressions of gratitude build unity in the body while driving Satan and His demons away. The forces of evil are reminded that they have been exiled forever from something in which they were once a participant. II. God's Weapons Recounted (Ex. 15:6-10) a) In many ways, these verses comprise a fight song. Moses declared God to be a warrior (Ex. 15:2). Multiple situations in the Bible have required God’s forceful intervention. b) Moses highlighted the various forms of ammunition that God used to subdue the enemy. i) His right hand (Ex. 15:6) ii) The greatness of His excellence (Ex. 15:7) iii) His burning anger (Ex. 15:7) iv) The blast of His nostrils (Ex. 15:8) v) The wind of His breath (Ex. 15:10) c) Based on the authority of Christ in us, we have an arsenal of weapons with which we can fight the enemy. These weapons include prayer, God's Word, and the Holy Spirit.
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III. God's Character Magnified (Ex. 15:11-16) a) These verses build on the great work highlighted in the first two stanzas by emphasizing these additional actions from God: His lovingkindness (v. 13a), His guidance (v. 13b), and the way in which He instilled fear in the hearts of Israel's enemies (vv. 14-16). b) God longs to do the same for us today, if we'll only let Him. We demonstrate a lack of faith and deplete our precious energy by engaging in our own battles, rejecting God’s willingness to fight them for us (2 Chron. 20:15). IV. God's Provisions Affirmed (Ex. 15:17-21) a) These verses shift to the future, pointing to a time when the Israelites would one day conquer Canaan and claim the land for themselves. Once God planted them there, He would provide a sanctuary for His dwelling. b) Moses concluded his song with the powerful promise of the eternal reign of God (Ex. 15:18). By faith, Moses not only sang of temporal victories of the past, but of the eternal, ultimate, future victory when Jesus comes to establish His reign over a new heaven and new earth. c) The festivities have already started among saints and angels gathered around the throne of God in heaven. Anticipating our future participation, there’s no reason we should not be rehearsing the victory celebration now. Conclusion Jesus came to this earth, lived, died, rose from the grave, and ascended back to His Father in heaven so that we might have abundant and eternal life. That’s something to sing about, so let the victory song begin. 1
George Sweeting, Psalms of the Heart: Encouragement for the Soul from 15 Selected Psalms, Victor Books, 1989.
Dr. Todd Gaddis is Senior Pastor at First Baptist, Dallas, GA. A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Todd received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. Todd and his wife (Charlene) have two married daughters.
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