Now for those who may be joining us for the first time and jumping into Exodus with us, let me just give you a quick summary of the context leading up to this point.
God has decisively redeemed his people out of Egypt. And is now progressively refining his people in the wilderness – transforming them into a covenant community of true worshippers.
As part of this process, God has led them through a succession of trials. Severe crisis moments – purposed to reveal what is in the hearts of the people (unbelief and ungratefulness), while at the same time revealing what is in the heart of God for His people (covenant kindness and perfect provision).
At Marah, the Israelites are disappointed by the empty promise of bitter waters, and they cry out and complaint – and God graciously draws near to them – and reveals himself as their healer - the one who transforms their suffering with His Torah – the bitter made sweet – as they diligently listen to His voice and keep his commands.
Then, in the desert of sin, provoked by the intense pains of hunger, again the people again cry out and complain – and again God draws near - revealing himself as their faithful sustainer - the one who sends mana from heaven - the bread of life – to nourish and feed them – every day.
At Rephidim, cursing the heat of the desert sun - the people quarrel – and God graciously reveals himself as the source of their salvation. Instead of giving them the wrath they deserved, God instructs Moses to strike the rock – and it opens streams of living water to abundantly quench their thirst.
And now – in the heat of battle, God reveals himself as their banner of victory! The one who empowers them to FIGHT and to PREVAIL against their enemies – when He is lifted up and exalted on their midst!

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