Tuesday, June 4, 2013

We Rejoice because of God's Salvation, Part 1

Scripture: Exodus 18:11
"Now I know that the LORD is greater than all the gods; indeed, it was proven when they dealt proudly against the people."

InsightsThose first three words are absolutely crucial to the passage found in Exodus eighteen.  As I reminded you yesterday, verse eight was Moses’ witnessing opportunity with Jethro, his father-in-law.  Theologians believe verse eleven was Jethro’s conversion statement.  Remember, Jethro was a priest of Median.  In fact, some historians believe he was the high priest of Median.  The people of Median worshiped multiple gods and Jethro was a leader that helped facilitate such worship.  On hearing Moses’ testimony, however, he came to the realization that Yahweh really was the true God and it was for that reason today’s verse states, “Now I know….”  God is still offering salvation to all who have not entered into a saving relationship with His Son, Jesus.  Tomorrow, we are going to go into more depth into the means by which salvation is offered to us.  I encourage you to make certain you read tomorrows Thoughts by Scott and make certain you are in a relationship with Jesus.

Questions:
  1. Have you received the salvation being offered to you by God?
  2. If you have not received this gift of salvation, then what is holding you back?
Prayer: Father, You were so gracious to Jethro and You desire to be gracious to me and all who do not know Your Son, Jesus, as Lord and Savior.  Strengthen me to be more bold in sharing the gospel with those who do not know You.  Amen.


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