We’ve Come This Far by Faith: Zipporah

TEXT:  EXODUS 4:18-26

TITLE: WE’VE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH:  ZIPPORAH

INTRODUCTION

1. Where is the woman’s role in the family?
2. What is the value that God gave to women?
3. How do we find ways to affirm women?

MOSES HAD AN AWESOME TASK / RESPONSIBILITY

1. Moses is going back to the place from where he ran
2. Moses is going to save a nation of people

GOD SOUGHT TO KILL MOSES

A.   Moses had not fully honored God

B.   Moses did not circumcise his son

1. Perhaps, he was too busy with the work of God
2. Perhaps, he thought it was not as important as the work of God
3. Perhaps, …

C.   What is the proper priority?

1. God
2. Spouse
3. Children
4. Job
5. Ministry

D.   Had Moses lost his life…

1. It would have affected his family
2. It would have affected his ministry

ZIPPORAH ACTED 

1. Her actions saved Moses
2. Her actions saved the family
3. Her actions saved the nation

CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:  THAT I WILL PRAISE GOD FOR THE WOMEN OF GOD THAT HE HAS PLACED IN MY LIFE