How Concrete is God?

Focus: When we worship God, we should spend time praising him for specific things he does for us. Function: To challenge the hearers to be more specific in the prayers and praise to God Text: Exodus 15:1-21 I. Introduction: What is the High Point/Climax in the Book of Exodus? A. Some would say the meeting of God and Israel at Sinai B. Others would say God filling the tabernacle C. Others would say the crossing of the Red Sea D. All of these are high points in Exodus, but there is one missing that is typically overlooked II. I want to suggest that this mornings text is a high point in Exodus A. The scene is by the sea B. God has just destroyed the pursuing Egyptians C. Now Israel begins to sing their very first song D. You may be wondering why I am suggesting that this is a high point in the book of Exodus 1. Why did God want to deliver Israel? 2. Of course it is connected to the promise to Abraham 3. But what were the reasons given to let Israel go? a. It wasnt just to turn them ...  more