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Remember - Consecration & Feast of Unleavened Bread Exodus 13:1-16, Ephesians 2:11-13 Remembering is a key to faith, remembering who God is and what He’s done. This passage contains directives about the consecration of the firstborn and instructions about the Feast of Unleavened Bread, both of which are related to the Exodus and to remembering God's work in the Exodus. When the faith of the Israelites faltered, they could remember the Exodus for assurance. When our faith falters, what do we remember?  Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Reversal & Formation - The Exodus Begins Exodus 12:31-51, Romans 5:19, Philippians 1:6 With this passage, we see the reversal of many things, the foremost of which is that Pharaoh finally relents and lets the Israelites go. Yet, we also see God at work forming the Israelites into the people of God. Our redemption is a reversal after which God seeks to form our faith. Have we accepted God’s redemption, and are we ready to be formed? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Mercy & Salvation - Passover & the 10th Plague Exodus 12:1-30, I Cor. 5:7, Romans 5:9   Passover was an act of mercy and salvation, and it pointed forward to Jesus and to our redemption! The life and blood of the lamb would be a substitutionary sacrifice, setting the stage for Jesus’ death for us on the cross for our sin. Do we know and trust that we are saved by the blood of the Lamb? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Have it Your Way Plagues 1-9 Exodus 7:14-11:10, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:17-19 The plagues punish Egypt, highlight Pharaoh’s hard heart, force his hand, and liberate the Israelites from bondage. They also instilled trust in the Israelites to leave their homes and set out on a wilderness trek for a distant promised land! But above all, the plagues display that Yahweh is not only greater than the Egyptian gods but sovereign over all things. Do we believe God is sovereign over all things? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape  The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Discovering Your Call Ephesians 4:1-16 Guest Preacher - Saona Jackson Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Assurance & Obedience - God Promises Deliverance Exodus 5:22-7:13, Phil. 2:8, John 14:15     Moses brings his disappointment to God, and God assures him of his call and commission, yet Moses continues to worry. However, obedience to God is the only faithful way forward, and God makes this clear by declaring again and again, “I am the Lord” – therefore obey what I command.” So, Moses and Aaron go forward in obedience.  Do we go forward in obedience?  Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

You Can’t Win Them All - Bricks Without Straw Exodus 5:1-21, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8      Moses finally goes to Pharaoh but isn’t successful. Sometimes obedience leads to suffering before it leads to blessing; sometimes this is God’s plan, and sometimes our own failings are a part of it. Are we able to be faithful even when we aren’t successful? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape  The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Equipped to Serve - Signs for Moses Exodus 4:1-31, Hebrews 13:20–21, 2 Timothy 3:16–17      Moses continues to resist God’s call, but God equips and prepares him to lead His people. Being equipped and prepared often isn’t easy, as we learn, make mistakes, and are called to obedience. Are we ready to be equipped and prepared for God’s call? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

God’s Commission The Burning Bush & God’s Name Exodus 3:1-22, Mark 10:45, Eph. 2:10  God commissions Moses to lead His people. Moses resists, but God assures him, saying, “I will be with you,” and by giving Moses His name, “I AM.”  How is God calling you to serve Him?  Do you trust Him enough to leave your comfort zones? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Going it Alone - Moses’ Birth & Flight Exodus 2:1-25, Heb. 11:23-26, Acts 7:20-25, Jn. 15:5     Moses is born, and God’s hand guides his life. He embraces faith, his identity as one of God’s people, and His call. However, when he departs from God’s guidance, it goes badly. Do we follow God’s guidance, or go off on our own? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape  The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Fear and Faith Israel Enslaved Exodus 1:1-22, Genesis 12:2, John 13:3  As Exodus begins, God’s people are enslaved and oppressed. Yet God continues to bless them, and they continue to trust Him. When life get hard, do we trust that God cares and stand firm in our faith, or do we worry that God doesn’t care and let fear take over? Exodus Part 1: The Great Escape  The Exodus is the foundational story of God’s people, the Jews. It formed their identity as the chosen people and powerfully illustrated God’s identity as a God who saves. The book of Exodus is filled with stories of the faith of God’s people being forged that still speak powerfully today, and from which we can learn much. However, the Exodus also foreshadowed of an even greater rescue. The Jews were saved from literal slavery and brought into a literal promised land. Hundreds of years later, Jesus would save us from spiritual slavery to sin and bring us into the spiritual promised land of heaven. So, as we walk through the book of Exodus, we’ll also take note of how this story sets the stage for Jesus coming to be our Lord and Savior. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Why the Cross? Romans 3:21-26   Why the Cross? Because there’s got to be a way to deal with the mess of our sin. Why? Five Key Questions With this series, we’re taking on five key questions that people often ask: “Why faith?”  “Why Jesus?”  “Why the Bible?”  “Why Church?” and “Why the Cross?”  We’re doing this because when it comes to faith, questions are important.  Questioning is how we wrestle with truth, how we understand, how we figure out what we believe.  A faith that has no place for questions is weak and afraid, and that’s not what we’re after.  Further, the answers to these questions touch on issues that are foundational to our faith, things we’d like to be sure we fully understand as believers, and things we’d like to be able to better explain to those who may ask us these questions.   Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Why Church? 1 Timothy 3:15 & Proverbs 27:17 Why the Church? Because it’s not good to live our life and faith alone. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Why the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:14-17 & Psalm 119:105 Why the Bible?  Because we need a road map for our faith. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

The Yoke's on Me Matthew 11:28-30 When Jesus offered a warm invitation for people to come to him, he offered rest for all who are weary. But then he started talking about taking on a yoke. Finding rest and carrying a yoke don't seem to go together. Do they? Guest Preacher - Wes Haystad Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190