Genuine Heart Change (2025-11-16, David Camera, Exodus 35-36)

A sermon on genuine heart change (vs. a "change of heart") from Exodus 35-36 by Rev. David Camera. Application questions: Share some ways you have experienced a “change of heart” in your life. What causes such changes?   Recap what has happened in the Exodus story from chapter 32-34.  What evidence of a change of heart do we see in the Israelites in this passage?  In Numbers 10, the Israelites finally leave Mt. Sinai and take a 3-day journey into the wilderness. Read Numbers 11:1-6.  What has happened to the Israelites here?  Was their “change of heart” permanent in Exodus 35?  Read 1 Cor. 10:1-13. How does the Apostle describe Israel’s experiences to the church?  Were the hearts of the Israelites genuinely changed?  What is the warning here for us?  How do we know as Christians if our hearts have experienced a genuine change?  Cross reference Hebrews 3:12-19. What is the evidence our hearts have experienced a genuine change and won’t “turn back to Egypt.”?  Are past repentance, giving and obedience evidence of a genuine heart change? Why or why not?  Can we be assured of our salvation as Christians? Where should be look for assurance? (cr. Romans 8:12-17; Phil. 1:6; 3:12-16; 1 Thess. 1:2-10)  Find out more at www.riveroakschurch.com.