HOLD THIS L 2: Moses, God's Grace Blesses Us

In the second week of the "Hold This L" series, the focus shifts to Moses, a biblical legend who experienced a massive failure when he allowed a "snap" of anger to act as a blindfold during a moment of frustration. While leading the complaining Israelites through the wilderness, Moses disobeyed God's specific command to speak to a rock for water; instead, he struck the rock twice in rage, making the miracle about his own power rather than God's holiness. This act of "Gamer Rage" in real life resulted in a severe consequence: Moses was disqualified from entering the Promised Land he had sought for forty years. However, the message emphasizes that God’s grace—defined as getting what we don’t deserve—is bigger than any "L," as evidenced by the New Testament remembering Moses for his faith rather than his mistake at the rock. Ultimately, students are challenged to dethrone their anger and lean into the restoration provided by Jesus, who took the ultimate punishment for our failures so that we could receive a new identity and an eternal inheritance. (Preached by Steve Coots on 4-22-26)