First Presbyterian Church

March 7, 2010 – The Blessing of Belonging to God

Things are getting tense in Egypt because God’s plagues keep coming. No sooner than the frogs die, millions of annoying insects show up, sent by God. But this time God’s children are spared. God sets them apart, and from here on out they suffer none of the consequences the Egyptians experience during the remaining plagues.

One of our confessions says, “I belong body and soul . . . not to myself, but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ . . . that He protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head” (#1, Heidelberg Confession). God’s word says God holds you in the palm of His hand. That might bring questions to your mind, like, what about when bad things happen to good people? It’s a complex issue, but no matter what, we can count on the fact that God has a plan. We’ll explore the topic this Sunday. Read Exodus 8:20-32 to prepare. See you then!

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February 28, 2010 – Look Out! Here Come the Frogs: God’s Second Strike

God answers prayer. Pharaoh was about to learn that fact. But at present, Pharaoh thought of himself as in charge of things and people. This week as we study Exodus, the divine plague sent was frogs. One of the Egyptian gods was Heget, a frog, goddess of fertility. Boy does God have a sense of humor as millions of frogs appeared everywhere, in their houses, in their bedrooms, even in their pots and pans. Fertility abounded!

What do we do when we lose control, when overwhelming circumstances come? We pray. So Pharaoh asked for prayer and God answered. Do you see God as your source when you have a need? I hope so, because prayer can open the door to knowing God in a close and intimate way. Come to the service Sunday and we’ll discover how. Read Exodus 8:1-15 to prepare.

READ THE SERMON: Look Out! Here Come the Frogs: God’s Second Strike

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