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Exodus 15 The Song of the Sea Pastor Steve Ruetschle 1. This morning Pastor Steve related how Martin Luther defied the world powers of his time when he nailed his 95 Theses on the Wittenburg Door. He was inspired by Romans 3:23-25. Can you think of another historical instance of someone standing for what is right and true in the face of implacable opposition? Has there been a time in your life (most likely in a much smaller way) when you had to stand for what is right in the face of opposition? Were you fearful? What inspired you? Please share. 2. In bringing the plagues on the Egyptians, God was confronting not only Pharaoh but all the ‘gods’ of Egypt. Can you name some of these ‘gods’ and how they were connected to the ten plagues? Do you think these connections were apparent to the Egyptians? For example, Heqet, who looked like a frog, was the goddess of fertility and God sent a plague of frogs. What are the ‘gods’ of our time that must be confronted? Share your thoughts. 3. Which plague really got Pharaoh’s attention? What kinds of trouble or difficulty has God used to get your attention? 4. Pastor Steve noted that the main point of Exodus is that God reigns supreme forever and ever. In Exodus 15 the Israelites responded to this truth with a song of adoration and praise…’The Song of the Sea.’ In what ways do you respond to God’s sovereignty? Pastor Steve challenged us to write a poem, prayer or song in praise of His sovereignty. Do you have a practice or way that you remember to praise God regularly? Please share. 5. God is sovereign and reigns forever! He redeemed Israel from captivity, He saved Israel from its enemy and brought Israel into His presence. What are the parallels with what Christ has done for us? Please read Revelation 12:9, Revelation 21:2-3 and 1 Corinthians 3:16 and share. 6. See Exodus 14:13-14. What ‘Egyptians’ are you facing today? Is it ever important for us to take action as opposed to letting the Lord fight for us and just being still? Please discuss.