Preparation of a People

Preparation of a People
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 2/27/2022
Exodus 17:8–18:27

Sermon Theme: The Lord continues to deliver His people as He saves and organizes them for their good and His renown. Likewise, the Lord Jesus is the chief cornerstone of the Church who prepares His diverse bride for their holiness and their eternal happiness in Him!

I. GOD'S SAVING WORK - (Exodus 17:8–18:12)
    A. Rejected by Amalek - (Exod. 17:8–16)
        1. God's People Actively Fight - (Exod. 17:8–13)
        2. God's Victory Remembered - (Exod. 17:14–16)
    B. Embraced by Jethro - (Exod. 18:1–12)
        1. Moses' Proclamation - (Exod. 18:1–8)
        2. Jethro's Response - (Exod. 18:9)
        3. Jethro's Confession - (Exod. 18:10–12)

II. GOD'S ORGANIZING WORK - (Exodus 18:13–27)
    A. Moses' Mediation - (Exod. 18:13–18)
    B. Jethro's Recommendation - (Exod. 18:19–23)
    C. Moses' Installation - (Exod. 18:24–27)

III. GOD'S ONGOING WORK - (Ephesians 2:19–22)
    A. Nature of the Church
    B. Foundation of the Church