Exodus | Exodus 1:1-8 - Tim Holley

The book of Exodus is far more than a collection of familiar children's stories. For many of us, Exodus brings to mind baby Moses in a basket, the ten plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, the golden calf, and Israel wandering in the wilderness. These stories have become so familiar that it's easy to lose sight of their humanity, their weight, and their relevance. But Exodus isn't just Israel's story; it mirrors our own story. Though separated from us by thousands of years and a vastly different culture, the themes of Exodus are remarkably familiar. Like Israel, we question God's sovereignty, resist His pursuit of us, and struggle to understand what it means to live as a rescued people. Over the course of 13 weeks, we'll journey through Exodus and discover that God's rescue was never simply about freedom from oppression; it was always about relationship. As God draws His people into His presence, we'll see that the deepest longing of every human heart is to know and be known by our Creator. Yet that invitation is met with resistance, both around us and within us. Together, we'll learn what it means to trust Him in the wilderness, follow Him in obedience, and live as a people shaped by His presence.