June 2016

Hi! Continuing our series, we’re back in Exodus 14… KEY POINT from Sarah: With the Egyptian army behind them and the uncrossable Red Sea in front them, the Israelites were scared.  They ask Moses: “Weren’t the cemeteries large enough in Egypt so that you had to take us to the wilderness to die?” It’s only

KEY POINT from Sarah: Remember, God didn’t take the Israelites the direct route. He took them through the wilderness.  Why?  Why did they have to experience so much disappointment? Well, the first reason is: God protects us from the unknown God sees the bigger picture.  Exodus 13:17 explains that the other route to Canaan was

KEY IDEA from Sarah: The story of Moses and the Israelites is full of disappointment (Exodus 1:8-16).  Life was harsh for the Israelites:  400 years of persecution, oppression, and slavery.  Moses came to rescue them and God was to lead them to a new life, to Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey.  They

INTRODUCTION: Where is God in our disappointment?  What do we do when life fails to meet our expectations and the mundane replaces the dream we once had for our future? Join with us over the next few days to read teaching, thoughts and insights (plus a few real-life stories) from the Activate Team as we discuss all