Message Notes

Session # 1

INTRODUCTION

1. “My People”

a) This is an important doctrine

b) However it is not a well-known teaching

c) The lack of knowledge of this doctrine will adversely affect the believer and the church community

d) A deeper understanding of this doctrine will add wonderful blessings to our life

2. The Study of this Doctrine

a) Historical

i) Moses Exodus 6

ii) David 2 Samuel 7

iii) Jeremiah Book of Jeremiah

b) Theological

i) Truths

ii) Principles

c) Biblical (Spanning the Old and New Testaments)

d) Pastoral

e) Practical relevance

3. Special significance

a) For the individual

i) In his relationship with God

ii) In his relationship with the brethren

b) For each church community

c) For the IPC Family (In Australia, India, Myanmar, Singapore and wherever the Lord may open doors)

d) The Challenge is to have the heart and mind open to the study of this significant Doctrine simply called “My People”

GOD’S PLAN REVEALED

1. Understanding Divine Revelation

a) God speaks Hebrews 1:1-2

i) In different ways

ii) Through the prophets

iii) Finally through His Son

b) God reveals Himself

i) As God Almighty (El Shaddai) Exodus 6:2

ii) As LORD Exodus 6:2

c) God’s Covenants

i) Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 12- 22

ii) Sinaitic Covenant Exodus 19-24

iii) The New Covenant Jeremiah 31-33; Hebrews 7-10

2. Understanding the Doctrine of “My People”

a) A Historical Appreciation

i) In the light of the Abraham Covenant Exodus 6:4-5

ii) Promise of Deliverance from Egypt Exodus 6:6-7

iii) Establishing of “My People” Exodus 6:7

b) Different terms

i) My people Exodus 6:7

ii) My armies Exodus 7:4; 12:51

iii) The children of Israel Exodus 7:5

iv) Differentiated Exodus 8:23

v) Young and old; Sons and daughters Exodus 10:9 (flocks and herds)

c) Significant considerations

i) That they may serve Me Exodus 8:1, 20; 9:1, 13; 10:3

ii) We must Hold a feast to the LORD Exodus 10:9

d) Some ramifications

i) Ordinance of the Passover Exodus 12:43

ii) Consecration of the firstborn Exodus 13:1

3. Appreciating God’s Roles

a) I will bring you out from Egypt Exodus 6:6

b) I will rescue you from bondage Exodus 6:6

c) I will redeem you Exodus 6:6

i) With outstretched arms

ii) And with great judgments

d) I will bring you into the land which I swore To give to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Exodus 6:8

e) To plagues unleashed on Pharaoh and Egypt Exodus 7-12

f) Crossing the Red Sea Exodus 14

4. The Song of Moses Exodus 15

a) He has triumphed gloriously Exodus 15:1

b) My strength and song Exodus 15:2

c) My salvation Exodus 15:2

d) My father’s God… my God Exodus 15:2

e) A Man of war Exodus 15:3

f) The LORD is His name Exodus 15:3

g) Glorious in holiness Exodus 15:11

h) In mercy have led forth Exodus 15:13

i) Guided in Your strength Exodus 15:13

j) You will bring… and plant them Exodus 15:17

k) In the place … for Your own dwelling Exodus 15:17

l) The sanctuary which You have made Exodus 15:17