Grumbling Through Life

EXODUS 15-17

“Grumbling through Life”

Introduction- Among the commentaries used in this series, I relied heavily on Charles Swindoll's book on Moses for both content and structuring the series

God tests us to develop our spiritual muscle, strength of faith and character

I. THE CYCLE OF LIFE – 15:22-27

1- Blessing- vv. 1-21

2- Hardship- v. 22

3- Disappointment- v. 23

4- Grumbling- v. 24

5- Gracious Provision- vv. 25-27

II. THE GRUMBLING OF ISRAEL – CH. 16-17

1- The Test of Time- 16:1-3

2- The Test of Hunger- 16:4-36

Num. 11:5-6

3- The Test of Thirst- 17:1-7

III. THE LESSONS TO LEARN FROM ISRAEL

1- Life Is Full of Hardship

Job 14:1; John 16:33

2- Learn from the Past That God Is Faithful

3- Look for God’s Hand in Life’s Difficulties

Conclusion- Stop grumbling, but learn these lessons from Israel’s history