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This presentation explores the story of the Israelites' resistance to being rescued from Egyptian slavery and draws parallels to our servitude to sin. It emphasizes the difficulty of being delivered from sin and the need to trust and commit our souls to God. Examples and lessons from the Israelites' journey are highlighted, encouraging individuals to think clearly about their attitudes towards sin and the sacrifices they are willing to make for eternal salvation.

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  1. “Let us alone that we may serve the Egyptians!” Title of Presentation Exodus 14:10-12

  2. Sin Can Seem Overwhelming Felix - Acts 24:25 “Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you."

  3. Israel Resisted Being Rescued From Egyptian Slavery • Exodus 4:1 “they will not believe me” • Exodus 5:20,21 “put a sword in their hand to kill us.” • Exodus 6:9 “they did not heed Moses” • Exodus 14:11,12

  4. Israel’s Slavery in Egypt Represents Our Servitude to Sin • Egypt Represents Life of Sin -Hosea 11:1 • Matthew 2:14,15 • Red Sea Crossing = Deliverance from Sin at Baptism – 1 Corinthians 10:1,2

  5. Israel’s Slavery in Egypt Represents Our Servitude to Sin • Wilderness Wandering = Sojourn in this life • Crossing of the Jordan = Death • Canaan, Promised Land = Heaven – Hebrews 3:16 – 4:11

  6. Being Delivered From Sin Involves Difficulty • New values & principles may involve us in “trouble” we did not have before – 1 Peter 4:12-16 • Righteous “scarcely saved” – 1 Peter 4:18 “hard for even the good man to get salvation” BBE

  7. IF we are Not thinking Clearly, We may Insist on Being Left Alone in Sin • ARE WE GUILTY? • How approachable are we about sin in our lives? James 3:17 • What is our attitude toward those who try to influence us for Good? Proverbs 27:6; Galatians 4:16 • Is there any sacrifice we would not make to go to heaven? Matthew 16:24-26

  8. Nothing can be done to Force Such Individuals to be Saved • God will not rescue anyone against their will – Matthew 23:37 • Revelation 22:17 • Alien Sinner – Acts 13:46 • Matthew 7:6 • Acts 28:25-28 • Brother or Sister – 2 Thessalonians 3:6

  9. The Deliverance is Worth the Difficulty • We underestimate the difficulty of servitude to sin – Proverbs 13:15 • Need to “count the cost” of Discipleship- Luke 14:27-30 • The Cost of NOT being a Disciple needs to be counted too!

  10. Israel Had It Exactly Backwards: • Dying in the wilderness would have been better than serving the Egyptians- Exodus 14:12 • We need to be prepared to deal patiently & gently with those who seem content to live in sin- 2 Timothy 2:24-26

  11. Israel Had It Exactly Backwards: • Ultimately we may have to turn away, but must deal “in a spirit of gentleness” – Galatians 6:1,2 • Moses: “do not be afraid. Stand still, & see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today.” Exodus 14:13,14

  12. We Need to be Willing to Trust God & to Commit our Souls to Him • 1 Peter 4:19 • God Knows What He is Doing!

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