October 4, 2026
Sermon Text: Exodus 13-14
Preaching: Tim Holley
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1. What fear or anxiety are you carrying right now, and how does it affect the way you think, act, or relate to God?
2. The Israelites interpreted their difficult circumstances as evidence that God had abandoned them. When you’re afraid, what “lies” are you most tempted to believe about yourself, your circumstances, or God?
3. God’s “roundabout” journeys can offer protection and foster maturity. Can you think of a season when a delay, disappointment, or unexpected path ultimately shaped you in a meaningful way?
4. Moses tells Israel to “fear not, stand firm, and see.” Which of those three is hardest for you personally, and what might it look like to practice it this week?
5. Two common responses to fear are escaping/numbing and trying to control or fix everything. Which response do you tend toward, and what would it look like to instead “stand firm” and trust God?6. Reminder: God doesn’t promise escape from suffering but gives us his presence through it. Where do you need to remember that God is with you, and what is one step of faithfulness you can take forward?