God’s People and God’s Covenant
What We’ve Been Talking About
This month in our Bible reading plan, we’ve been diving into the book of Exodus—the part of Scripture where God really begins shaping a people for Himself. It’s about identity, purpose, and how God calls us into relationship through something called a covenant.
So what’s a covenant? It’s basically a sacred promise—a deep agreement between God and His people that comes with His protection, purpose, and expectations.
Why It Matters
From the very beginning, God’s been making these promises:
With Noah, He promised never to flood the earth again.
With Abraham, He promised a family that would bless the nations.
With Moses, He said: “You’ll be My treasured possession… My holy nation.”
But here’s the thing: as powerful and beautiful as those promises were, people kept falling short. Which leads us to the real need—Jesus.
The Big Shift: From Old to New
The Old Covenant (what we see in Exodus) had conditions—like the 10 Commandments. God was saying, “You’re My people—here’s how I want you to live.”
But the truth is, the people couldn’t keep up.
They failed again and again, and it showed just how much we all need help beyond ourselves.
That’s where the New Covenant comes in. Through Jesus:
We’re made right with God.
We’re filled with the Holy Spirit.
We’re transformed from the inside out.
Now we follow God, not out of fear, but out of love.
5 Things We Learn as God’s People
1. God Works Through People Like Us
God used Moses, even though he didn’t think he was qualified.
God still uses people who feel weak or unworthy—people like you and me.
Your past doesn’t disqualify you. It might just be what God uses most.
2. God Protects His People
In Exodus, He protected them from hunger, thirst, and enemies.
Today, He protects us through the Holy Spirit, who leads us, comforts us, and even prays for us when we don’t have the words.
3. Obedience Matters
God asks for obedience—not to control us, but because He knows what’s best.
In Exodus, disobedience led to consequences.
Today, the Holy Spirit helps us obey—not out of obligation, but because we love God.
4. We Follow God—and Only God
God doesn’t want to be one of many in your life. He wants to be first.
That means trusting Him with every area—family, future, priorities, even your Sunday schedule.
Especially as parents—how we prioritize God teaches our kids what really matters.
5. We Never Forget What God Has Done
In Exodus, they celebrated Passover to remember how God rescued them.
Today, we take communion to remember Jesus and the New Covenant He gave us.
We remember so that our hearts stay soft, our worship stays real, and our lives stay aligned.
Final Thought
We’re not just reading old stories.
We’re living in the story—God’s people, under a new covenant, filled with His Spirit, and called to live lives that show the world who He is.
Take time this week to remember:
What God’s done for you
Who you are because of Him
How He’s still working through you
