I AM Patient

As God sends Moses and Aaron before the Pharoah to demand the people be released Pharoah wrestle with God's power just as many of us do. As God send plagues upon the land and Pharoah is hard pressed by the power of God he lifts his oppression and gives in to God's will. But, as soon as the devastating effects of God's judgment and power were lifted, Pharoah would turn right back to resisting the Lord. As we walk through life many times we are faced with a similar struggle and can learn a great lesson from Pharoah's mistakes.

Verses:

Exodus 6:1

Exodus 7:20-22

Exodus 8:1-3

2 Peter 3:9

Exodus 8:8

Exodus 8:15

Exodus 10:21

Revelation 3:19

Discussion Questions:

Ice Breaker (optional): Which one of you likes to ride roller coasters (or other extreme rides) and if so what is your favorite ride?

1. Have you had a season of rebellion or running from the Lord? How did God correct you?

2. Pharoah was brought to His knees by God's power and for God's purpose. What is another reason why God would allow bad things to happen in a person's life? Reference Job 37:13 or James 1:2-4.

3. Referencing the Parable of the prodigal son, how does the prodigal son respond to his circumstances in his sin? (Luke 15:11-32)

4. How does God's discipline show us something about parenting?

5. Can anyone name all of the first 9 plagues without looking in your Bible?

(Answer: Water to blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock die, boils, hail, locusts, and darkness.)