Exodus 6:6
God's promise to redeem us from our bondage and bring us into a life of victory and freedom.
Chuck Smith emphasizes God's promises in Exodus 6:6, illustrating how He declares, 'I will' to deliver His people from the burdens of Egypt, symbolizing the old life before Christ. He explains that God will rid us of our bondage, redeem us from sin, and take us as His people, highlighting the importance of serving the true God rather than the false idols of this world. Smith warns of the destructive nature of sin and the flesh, while encouraging believers to embrace the abundant life God offers, filled with purpose and joy. Ultimately, he reassures that God desires to lead us into a life of victory and fulfillment.
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"GOD'S I WILLS"
Intro: The difference between I will and I shall. Moses first attempt to deliver the
people a disaster.
I. "I WILL BRING OUT FROM UNDER THE BURDENS OF EGYPT."
A. These things all happened as examples.
1. Egypt represents the old life before Christ.
2. Red Sea, baptism.
3. Wildersonn, learning to trust God.
4. Promised land, the life of victory in Christ.
B. The burdens of Egypt.
1. Slave labor gangs.
a. Like having a life sentence in prison at hard labor.
2. Work so hard yet nothing to show for it.
a. You receive nothing permanent from all your labor.
3. Picture them in the hot sun making bricks.
II. "I WILL RID YOU OF THEIR BONDAGE."
A. So many in bondage to their flesh.
1. The insidious ways the flesh brings us under its power.
a. It started with a dare.
b. It stared as a lark.
c. It started as a flirtation.
2. The fun and excitement have gone, just bondage is left.
3. Like a way out but can't find way.
B. The flesh is a cruel master, and has destroyed many and brought them to
their graves.
1. Sad to see a life slowly deteriorating from alcoholism or drugs.
2. Even worse when that life is in teens
III. "I WILL REDEEM YOU."
A. God's promise to purchase you.
1. You are being held as slave.
a. No power to redeem yourself.
b. I have paid the price to set you free.
IV. "I WILL TAKE YOU AS MY PEOPLE."
A. As Bob Dylan sings in his newest album, "You've got to serve somebody."
1. It may be the devil it may be the Lord.
B. Some of you have been serving the devil for a long time.
1. Your life is a negative input.
a. You seem to leave pollution wherever you go.
b. By your language or dirty jokes, you leave your filth in
others minds.
c. The world is a rottener place.
d. Stinky kind in Williams camp.
C. God wants you to serve Him.
1. Your life can have a positive influence.
a. You can be a blessing wherever you go.
V. "I WILL BE YOUR GOD."
A. Who is your God today?
1. "I don't have time for God." (Mammon)
2. "I don't believe in God..." (Baal.
3. "Ask me later right not I'm having fun." (Molech.
B. To serve (Mammon) is to become a slave.
C. To serve (Baal. is to become a fool.
D. To serve (Molech. is to become depraved.
E. To serve the true and living God is to become a total person.
VI. "I WILL BRING YOU INTO THE LAND."
A. "A good land flowing with milk and honey."
1. A good life flowing with strength and sweetness.
a. What a beautiful combination.
2. God wants your life to be full and rich. He will deliver you
from bondage.
Sermon Outline
- I WILL BRING OUT FROM UNDER THE BURDENS OF EGYPT points: - The old life before Christ - The burdens of Egypt - Slave labor gangs - Work so hard yet nothing to show for it
- I WILL RID YOU OF THEIR BONDAGE points: - Bondage to the flesh - The flesh is a cruel master - Deteriorating from addiction - Lives slowly deteriorating
- I WILL REDEEM YOU points: - God's promise to purchase you - You are being held as a slave - God has paid the price to set you free
- I WILL TAKE YOU AS MY PEOPLE points: - Serving the devil or the Lord - Serving the devil has negative consequences - God wants you to serve Him
- I WILL BE YOUR GOD points: - Who is your God today? - Serving false gods has negative consequences - Serving the true God is to become a total person
- I WILL BRING YOU INTO THE LAND points: - A good life flowing with strength and sweetness - God wants your life to be full and rich
Key Quotes
“You've got to serve somebody.” — Chuck Smith
“It may be the devil it may be the Lord.” — Chuck Smith
“To serve (Mammon) is to become a slave.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- Recognize the burdens of Egypt in your life and trust in God to deliver you.
- Break free from the bondage of the flesh by following God's promises.
- Serve the true and living God to become a total person.