Sinai to Zion notes – Episode 5 | Peter's Bible Study Notes

The Lord picked a fight. The Lord demonstrated His strength. Then the Lord demonstrated His tender side.

I. Now that they didn’t need to fear the Egyptians, Israel’s greatest challenge was basic needs of food and water.

A. Israel had just sung the Victory Hymn of Moses, and now they started complaining.
(Exodus 16:3)

B. The Lord was gracious and understanding. He heard their cries, and He met their needs.

- - - And you shall know that I am the Lord your God (Exodus 16:12)
      This is the statement that undergirds the entire exodus. The Lord is wanting Israel to understand that He alone among all of the gods is the one true God.

C. Israel complained again. (Exodus 17:1-3)

D. The Lord provided water (Exodus 17:4-6, Isaiah 48:21)

1. 1. “The rock at Horeb” was likely a well-known landmark.
    - Preserved as a witness to who the Lord is, and what He has done and will do.

II. Israel would no longer look back with longing to Egypt.

A. Through His provision, the Lord had won Israel’s heart

B. Remembering the exodus gives us confidence in the great deliverance the Lord will bring at the end of the age.