I Am
Written by Ed Allen
Sunday, 04 March 2007 07:42
The Jesus Thing: Through the Moses Lens
The Jesus Thing through the Moses Lens: "I Am"
Sermon Notes
Scripture references:
- Luke 24:25-27
- Exodus 2 - the story of Moses' birth and fleeing to Midian
- Exodus 3 - God calls Moses at the Burning Bush
Four Truths
1. God is sovereign
- Isaiah 46:9-10
- Psalm 135:5-7
- Daniel 4:34-35
- Psalm 24:1
- Proverbs 21:1
Remember: Our control is secondary and limited
2. God calls you and you must respond
- That's how connection to God works.
3. God prepares you for what He calls you to do.
- When God shows you more of Himself, it is often in the context of giving you an assignment.
- Isaiah 55:11
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Philippians 2:12-13
4. God uses damaged goods
- Moses was a murderer and was probably very shy
What about Jesus?
In John 8:48-58, Jesus directly claimed to be God. He said that He is the "I Am."
Small Group Questions:
Possible Icebreaker:
Who was your favorite boss and why?
Group Questions from Exodus 2 ? 3:
Four Truths
1. God is sovereign
Isaiah 46:9-10, Psalm 135:5-7, Daniel 4:34-35, Psalm 24:1, Proverbs 21:1
- What does that mean in your life?
- How does that effect your decisions and choices?
2. God calls you and you must respond
- When have you responded no to God? What was the result?
- When have you responded yes to God? What was the result?
- Is there anything God is calling you to now?
3. God prepares you for what He calls you to do.
Isaiah 55:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Philippians 2:12-13
- Can you look back and see how God has prepared you for today?s calling? How?
4. God uses damaged goods
- Are you using any excuses to God for why He can?t use you? What are they?
What about Jesus?
John 8:48-58
- Are you saying Yes to letting Jesus lead you?
Some definitions from Websters:
- Sovereign
- Noun 1 a: one possessing or held to possess sovereignty b: one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere c: an acknowledged leader: arbiter2: any of various gold coins of the United Kingdom
- Adjective
1 a: superlative in quality: excellent b: of the most exalted kind:
supreme
c: having generalized curative powers d: of an unqualified nature: unmitigated e: having undisputed ascendancy: paramount2 a: possessed of supreme power b: unlimited in extent: absolute c: enjoying autonomy: independent 3: relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a sovereign