After Moses and Aaron first confront Pharaoh, things go from bad to worse for the people of God, and understandably, the people can't deal with it. It’s not a question of “if,” but “when.” Jesus once said that we can all expect trouble in this world. How will we ever learn to deal with it? God has the answer to our question.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

When facing the troubles of the world, hatred and/or hardship in life, where do you typically turn for help? How might you better turn to God?

The sermon discusses the concept of "Pharaohs" in our lives—things or people that bring hardship. Can you identify any "Pharaohs" in your life currently? How do you typically confront or deal with them?

Genuine faith is tested faith. Have you experienced times when your faith was tested? How did you respond? What did you learn from those experiences?

Reflect on the "I will" statements of God in Exodus 6:6-8. How do these statements reflect God's character and His promises to His people? How can we trust in these promises during times of trouble?