Exodus 17: Be An Armrest

About this episode

This episode discusses the faith crisis faced by the Israelites in Exodus 17 when they lack water and question God's presence.

When pressure hits, it’s amazing how fast we forget what God has already done. Exodus chapter 17 starts with a basic need that turns into a faith crisis: no water at Rephidim. We walk through Israel’s complaints, Moses’ frustration, and the moment God tells him to strike the rock so water gushes out. Along the way, we sit with the question the people ask out loud, the one many of us whisper in hard seasons: “Is the Lord here with us or not?” Then the story pivots from survival to spiritual w...

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Cannon

Topics covered

• faith crisis
• God's provision
• Israel's complaints
• Moses' frustration
• spiritual questioning

Keywords

• Exodus 17
• faith crisis
• water from rock
• Israelites
• Moses
• God's presence
• spiritual journey

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Exodus

Places: Rephidim

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