August 6, 2025 • 17 mins
With the favor of God, he led the people of Israel to freedom from slavery to Egypt. But he was only a fractured image of another leader who would lead people out of slavery to their sin.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Let us pray no. In all these things, we are
more than conquerors through Him who loved us Romans eight
thirty seven. Dear Lord Jesus, in you there is freedom,
freedom from fear, anxiety, sin, and shame. Because of what
(00:20):
you accomplished on the cross. We are not victims of circumstance,
but conquerors. Teach us every day how to walk in victory.
Empower us to press forward boldly, proclaiming your truth and
being a force for good in the world. We trust
that your truth will guide us and your spirit will
(00:43):
abide in us. Lord. We also ask that you free
us from anything holding us back, whether they be habits,
toxic relationships, or anxieties. Remove any barrier between us and
the victory you've won for us. In your precious name,
we pray Amen. Thank you for praying with me today.
(01:07):
Stay tuned now for another episode of Stories of the
Messiah with Rabbi Schneider.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Freedom.
Speaker 3 (01:22):
The Hebrew slaves were finally free from the wits and
chains of Pharaoh. A cloud of dust followed the sons
and daughters of Israel as they fled Egypt towards the
promised land. Centuries of cruelty and oppression were finally behind them.
They sang liberation songs and dreamed of their new lives
apart from beatings and hunger. They approached the shores of
(01:44):
the Red Sea, ready to walk around the coast and
into their freedom. Yet their celebration was short lived. Deep
in the darkest corners of his palace, Pharaoh's heart became
as hard as granite. He seethed in anger against Moses
and the children of Israel.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
What have we done?
Speaker 3 (02:03):
Pharaoh said, with.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Gritted teeth, I will not let my slaves leave.
Speaker 4 (02:07):
Yet them my chariots.
Speaker 3 (02:08):
The tyrant king of Egypt readied hundreds of horsemen and
chariots to recapture his slaves and fight back against the
God of Israel.
Speaker 5 (02:19):
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Stories of
the Messiah podcast. I'm your guide through this journey Rabbi
Kirch Schneider with Discovering the Jewish Jesus. If you've been
following this podcast and found it a blessing, follow and
subscribe so you never miss an episode, and remember to
download pray dot com. Hear the Bible come to life.
(02:39):
We've been traversing the peaks and bows of the Bible's
greatest stories, stories of tragedy, triumph, faith, and failure. Each
episode has showcased a different Biblical hero whose life ultimately
points to the greatest hero of all, Jesus. We have
learned how Jius is the greater Adam, Cain, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Isaac,
(03:01):
and Joseph. Now we're about to immerse ourselves in one
of the Bible's most iconic stories, where the enslaved people
of Israel have finally escaped the death grip of Pharaoh,
but they aren't safe yet. Pharaoh has returned to get
them back. This story has hundreds of images and parallels
to our lives and the mighty work God wants to
(03:21):
do in and through us. We will unpack some of
those together. Let's immerse ourselves now in a cinematic retelling
of Exodus fourteen. After I'll connect the story to the
life of Jesus, and we'll discover profound truths to reinforce
our faith. Let's begin.
Speaker 3 (03:41):
The sound of horses and chariots shook the earth. The
people of Israel turn to see a tidal wave of
soldiers fast approaching. They screamed in fear and cried out.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
To the Lord.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
Then they've turned their anger towards Moses. We'd led them
to the shore.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
We don't have graves in Egypt.
Speaker 3 (04:00):
He decided to kill us here and save them space.
They shouted, didn't.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
We tell you to leave us alone?
Speaker 4 (04:05):
It would have been better to serve the Egyptians than
die here in the wilderness.
Speaker 3 (04:10):
The people were clamoring, and Moses knew they were running
out of time. Fear and hopelessness whirled within them.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
Why would God lead.
Speaker 3 (04:19):
Them into a certain doom? Moses looked out at the
vast red sea. The winds were picking up violently. Then
he looked back at Pharaoh's army. They were fierce and
primed for bloodshed. Moses stood before the people and shouted.
Speaker 4 (04:35):
Fear not happy, Stand firm and see the salvation of
the Lord. For the Egyptians, whom you see today you
shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you.
You only need to be silent.
Speaker 3 (04:52):
Moses turned back to the water and listened intently for
the voice of God.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
Speak, Lord, what are you going to do?
Speaker 3 (05:00):
With an even mightier force than the howling wind? God
spoke to Moses, saying, why do you cry to me
as if I have not already planned your salvation.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
Tell the people to march forward towards the water.
Speaker 3 (05:12):
Then lift your staff and stretch out your hand.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I will part the seas, and my people will walk
on dry land to safety.
Speaker 3 (05:21):
There was a pause as the wind shifted around Moses.
Then the Lord continued, declaring war as for the Egyptians,
they will know that I and the Lord and will
have glory over Pharaoh. Then the clouds swished and a
pillar of smoke descended on to the ground near Pharaoh
and his chariots, walking their view.
Speaker 2 (05:42):
From the Israelites.
Speaker 3 (05:44):
Moses and the people stood in awe as the smoke's
smoldering heat kept Pharaoh's men at bay. Then they turned
to the sea. Moses stepped forward and waded waist deep
into the water. The wind carried scents from the promised land,
a land flowing with milk and honey. God promised them liberation.
(06:05):
Sir Moses stepped forward in faith and raised.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
His star high.
Speaker 3 (06:09):
The strong east wind bellowed against the water, and everyone
stood in awe as it bowed to the whim of God.
The seas parted, creating a path took Israel to run
towards the redemption. The tears streamed down Roses's face as
he saw the course before him. The wind and the
waves obeyed their creator and made way for his people
(06:31):
to be free. The children of Israel walked through, with
walls of water towering over them on their right and
their left. They walked intil the break of dawn, when
the last of God's people went through the pillar of
smoke keeping Pharaoh at bay disappeared. Pharaoh wasted no time,
with the Egyptian army following close behind. Pharaoh flew down
(06:54):
the hill towards the sea with rage in his eyes.
When Moses reached the other side of the rim at sea,
he heard the voice of the Lord again. Stretch out
your head, Moses, and behold my power. Moses stretched out
his hand, and the torrent of wind and waves ceased.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Instantly.
Speaker 3 (07:12):
The pillars of water crashed out with incredible force, consuming
Pharaoh and his army. Israel watched as their oppressors were
locked away in a tomb of water and stone.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
The wind had ceased.
Speaker 3 (07:26):
Raging, and the water's surface was glassy and calm. The
wind and waves obeyed their master.
Speaker 5 (07:35):
Could you imagine being in Moses's shoes? The raging seas
at his front and the armies of Pharaoh at his back.
The people are afraid, blaming him for leading them to
their death, and now he is left with no other
option but to listen to God and wait. These are
some of the best places to be stripped of our choices,
(07:57):
no way out, and utterly reliant on God. Moses and
the children of Israel had only one option, cry out
to the Lord, and man, oh Man, did he answer.
God displayed his power and part of the sea so
the people could go free. We can't miss the profound
imagery in the story. The Bible is filled with images
(08:18):
and motifs that reinforce essential themes. One of those reoccurring
images of the Bible is the storm he sees. Anytime
you read about a rough sea or a storm in
the Bible, he usually represents darkness, chaos, and judgment. For
the Israelites, the sea was an image of the chaos
and darkness of Egypt. God, in heroic fashion, made way
(08:43):
for the Israelites to walk through that darkness and into freedom.
For the Egyptians, however, the sea represented judgment. Pharaoh drowned
under God's authority, but the people of Israel were safe.
Although Exodus closely follows Moses's story, we often see that
Moses was less than a hero and more of a
(09:03):
conduit of God's roic acts. God is the one who
protected Israel with a pillar of smoke. God is the
one who made the wind and waves bend to his will.
Moses was a spectator or a most a helper of
God's redemptive as God is the real hero who brought
Israel out of slavery, He alone was the master of
(09:23):
the wind and waves. The story reminds us that we
are all helpless to save ourselves from the chaos and
darkness of sin. Like the Israelites, we desperately want freedom,
but our sins pursue us like Pharaoh's churiots. The entirety
of the Bible paints this picture. God wants to bring light, order,
and redemption out of darkness, chaos, and sin. He alone
(09:47):
contained the seas that would otherwise overcome us. At discovering
the Jewish Jesus, I have passionately pointed out that the
God of the Old Testament and the God of the
New Testament are not different. Their roles contradict each other.
We will see that God's power is displayed in the
same fashion. Let's fast forward to the time of Jesus
(10:07):
to the Sea of Galilee. A storm rages around him
and his disciples, and the disciples wonder if they'll perish
under the storm's power. But there's someone greater than the
storm in the boat with them. The disciples are about
to behold the same power Moses saw.
Speaker 3 (10:26):
Let's go to the other side, Jesus said to his disciples.
The men looked out at the water. The winds above
were shifting, and the waters below began to stir. They
knew a storm when they saw one. Nevertheless, they did
as their master commanded. Andrew and Simon took their positions,
hoisting the sail and gripping the rudder firmly, while James
(10:47):
and John said the course, lifting the anchor with a
well practiced grace.
Speaker 2 (10:52):
However, it did.
Speaker 3 (10:54):
Not take long for them to feel the water become hostile.
John's eyes strayed towards the horizon, where jagged mountain ranges
loomed ominously. Exhausted from a day of teaching, healing, and ministering,
Jesus sought refuge beneath the stern's underhang despite the brewing storm,
Jesus slept soundly. Simon exchanged anxious glances with Andrew as
(11:17):
the storm clouds transformed into a looming black dome above them.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
In the blink of an eye, the tranquility.
Speaker 3 (11:24):
Was shattered by a violent gust of wind, causing the
disciples to scramble for cover. The wind from the east
and west engaged in a fierce duel, their roars echoing
over the raging waters.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
In a desperate attempt, Simon and Andrew.
Speaker 3 (11:39):
Maneuvered against the storm's full, battling to keep the course.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
Yet the storm's fury was relentless.
Speaker 3 (11:46):
The rain descended like a volley of arrows, and the
winds shredded their sails.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
Peter shouted over.
Speaker 3 (11:52):
The storm's wails, sail the water out.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
With the sense of dread creeping in, Simon.
Speaker 3 (11:58):
Glanced at the sleeping figure of Jesus. Fear and hopelessness
whirled within him.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Why would God lead them into certain dooms? He yelled
at Jesus, Master.
Speaker 3 (12:08):
The wind chopped at his face as he yelled.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
Master, don't you even care that we're perishing? Awakened by
Simon's cleed, Jesus emerged from his slumber. He turned his gaze.
Speaker 3 (12:19):
Upward towards the storm. Jesus promised them they would make
it to the other side. So he stepped forward and
raised his hand. The strong east wind bellowed against the boat,
yet Jesus remained resolute. His voice echoed through the chaos.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Be still.
Speaker 3 (12:37):
The command resonated with a primal force, halting the storm.
Within moments, the once raging tempest fled, and the sea
was once again tranquil, mirroring the starlit sky above. The
wind had ceased raging, and the water's surface were glassy
and calm. The wind and waves obeyed their master. Jesus
(12:58):
stood amidst the awe, stricken, disciditles, his countenance bathed in
a celestial glow, his voice soft yet firm.
Speaker 1 (13:06):
Where is your faith?
Speaker 3 (13:07):
At his question, Simon released his death grip on the rudder,
falling to his knees, his heart echoing with the undeniable truth.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Jesus, their teacher.
Speaker 3 (13:17):
Held the reins of the very nature they.
Speaker 2 (13:19):
Had once feared.
Speaker 3 (13:20):
The same voice that split the seas for Israel.
Speaker 2 (13:23):
Had calmed the waters for them.
Speaker 3 (13:25):
The seas bowed to his command, The wind listened to
his decree, and even the stars bore witness to his authority,
for he was more than just a man. He was
the Creator, the sovereign, the Lord.
Speaker 5 (13:47):
The same power that part of the seas and delivered
the Israelites from the groups of Pharaoh also calmed the
storm on that day. Jesus, captain of the wind and waves,
made the storm bow to his will. I love moments
like these in scripture, moments when we see christ epic
and powerful nature on full display. Jesus showcased his authority
(14:10):
over the storm he sees and reminded us that he
also has power over darkness and chaos. What are the
storms you face in your life? What wind and waves
have rocked your boat and caused you to tremble? Brothers
and sisters. I'm here to tell you that Jesus is
in the boat with you. Just as God part of
(14:31):
the Red Sea and defeated Israel's oppressors, and just as
he has calmed the raging storm, the Lord wants to
give you deliverance and speak peace into your life. Romans
eight reminds us that nothing can separate us from the
love of Christ. No oppression, anguish, persecution, famine, vulnerability, or
danger can keep us from His love. We are more
(14:53):
than conquerors through Him, and the scriptures declare that neither death, life, angels, demons, powers,
high death, or any other creative thing will ever be
able to separate us from the love of God. It
was Moses who stood in front of the sea and
watched it split, But make no mistake, it was God
who parted those sees. Moses was a vessel of God's power,
(15:16):
but he had his own set of problems. He dealt
with a checker pasted, familial drama, and a hot temper.
On top of that, he had to endure the constant
complain to the people, and bear the burden of leadership.
He was just a man, a great man, but a
man nonetheless like you and me. He was a humor
(15:38):
with sin, shortcomings and fears. He was not the one
who could bend the wind to his command. Jesus, however,
could command the storm. He tamed the chaotic waters and
restore peace. He wants to do that in your heart
as well. Bring him your anxieties, fears, doubts, and the
jumbled messure in submitted all to him, for He's the
(16:00):
master of your storms. In this way, you could be
confident that Jesus will be your savior. He is your
great deliverer. He is the greater Moses. In our next episode,
we'll be introduced to Moses's successor. Although Moses led the
people out of slavery, he could not lead them into
(16:22):
the promised land. Joshua, however, led God's people to the
land flowing with milk and honey. But there were obstacles
to overcome, walls to topple, and armies to defeat. Join
us next time to see how Jesus is the greater Joshua.
To dwell deeper into Jesus's Old Testament appearances, you're welcome
(16:46):
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like to recommend my new book, Messianic Prophecy Revealed Seeing
Messiah in the Pages of the Hebrew Bible. It's available
to purchase on my website. If this podcast blessed, you,
be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't have
to miss a single episode, and remember to download pray
(17:07):
dot com to hear more great stories and make prayer
a priority in your life.
Let us pray no. In all these things, we are
more than conquerors through Him who loved us Romans eight
thirty seven. Dear Lord Jesus, in you there is freedom,
freedom from fear, anxiety, sin, and shame. Because of what
(00:20):
you accomplished on the cross. We are not victims of circumstance,
but conquerors. Teach us every day how to walk in victory.
Empower us to press forward boldly, proclaiming your truth and
being a force for good in the world. We trust
that your truth will guide us and your spirit will
(00:43):
abide in us. Lord. We also ask that you free
us from anything holding us back, whether they be habits,
toxic relationships, or anxieties. Remove any barrier between us and
the victory you've won for us. In your precious name,
we pray Amen. Thank you for praying with me today.
(01:07):
Stay tuned now for another episode of Stories of the
Messiah with Rabbi Schneider.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Freedom.
Speaker 3 (01:22):
The Hebrew slaves were finally free from the wits and
chains of Pharaoh. A cloud of dust followed the sons
and daughters of Israel as they fled Egypt towards the
promised land. Centuries of cruelty and oppression were finally behind them.
They sang liberation songs and dreamed of their new lives
apart from beatings and hunger. They approached the shores of
(01:44):
the Red Sea, ready to walk around the coast and
into their freedom. Yet their celebration was short lived. Deep
in the darkest corners of his palace, Pharaoh's heart became
as hard as granite. He seethed in anger against Moses
and the children of Israel.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
What have we done?
Speaker 3 (02:03):
Pharaoh said, with.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Gritted teeth, I will not let my slaves leave.
Speaker 4 (02:07):
Yet them my chariots.
Speaker 3 (02:08):
The tyrant king of Egypt readied hundreds of horsemen and
chariots to recapture his slaves and fight back against the
God of Israel.
Speaker 5 (02:19):
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Stories of
the Messiah podcast. I'm your guide through this journey Rabbi
Kirch Schneider with Discovering the Jewish Jesus. If you've been
following this podcast and found it a blessing, follow and
subscribe so you never miss an episode, and remember to
download pray dot com. Hear the Bible come to life.
(02:39):
We've been traversing the peaks and bows of the Bible's
greatest stories, stories of tragedy, triumph, faith, and failure. Each
episode has showcased a different Biblical hero whose life ultimately
points to the greatest hero of all, Jesus. We have
learned how Jius is the greater Adam, Cain, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Isaac,
(03:01):
and Joseph. Now we're about to immerse ourselves in one
of the Bible's most iconic stories, where the enslaved people
of Israel have finally escaped the death grip of Pharaoh,
but they aren't safe yet. Pharaoh has returned to get
them back. This story has hundreds of images and parallels
to our lives and the mighty work God wants to
(03:21):
do in and through us. We will unpack some of
those together. Let's immerse ourselves now in a cinematic retelling
of Exodus fourteen. After I'll connect the story to the
life of Jesus, and we'll discover profound truths to reinforce
our faith. Let's begin.
Speaker 3 (03:41):
The sound of horses and chariots shook the earth. The
people of Israel turn to see a tidal wave of
soldiers fast approaching. They screamed in fear and cried out.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
To the Lord.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
Then they've turned their anger towards Moses. We'd led them
to the shore.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
We don't have graves in Egypt.
Speaker 3 (04:00):
He decided to kill us here and save them space.
They shouted, didn't.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
We tell you to leave us alone?
Speaker 4 (04:05):
It would have been better to serve the Egyptians than
die here in the wilderness.
Speaker 3 (04:10):
The people were clamoring, and Moses knew they were running
out of time. Fear and hopelessness whirled within them.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
Why would God lead.
Speaker 3 (04:19):
Them into a certain doom? Moses looked out at the
vast red sea. The winds were picking up violently. Then
he looked back at Pharaoh's army. They were fierce and
primed for bloodshed. Moses stood before the people and shouted.
Speaker 4 (04:35):
Fear not happy, Stand firm and see the salvation of
the Lord. For the Egyptians, whom you see today you
shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you.
You only need to be silent.
Speaker 3 (04:52):
Moses turned back to the water and listened intently for
the voice of God.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
Speak, Lord, what are you going to do?
Speaker 3 (05:00):
With an even mightier force than the howling wind? God
spoke to Moses, saying, why do you cry to me
as if I have not already planned your salvation.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
Tell the people to march forward towards the water.
Speaker 3 (05:12):
Then lift your staff and stretch out your hand.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I will part the seas, and my people will walk
on dry land to safety.
Speaker 3 (05:21):
There was a pause as the wind shifted around Moses.
Then the Lord continued, declaring war as for the Egyptians,
they will know that I and the Lord and will
have glory over Pharaoh. Then the clouds swished and a
pillar of smoke descended on to the ground near Pharaoh
and his chariots, walking their view.
Speaker 2 (05:42):
From the Israelites.
Speaker 3 (05:44):
Moses and the people stood in awe as the smoke's
smoldering heat kept Pharaoh's men at bay. Then they turned
to the sea. Moses stepped forward and waded waist deep
into the water. The wind carried scents from the promised land,
a land flowing with milk and honey. God promised them liberation.
(06:05):
Sir Moses stepped forward in faith and raised.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
His star high.
Speaker 3 (06:09):
The strong east wind bellowed against the water, and everyone
stood in awe as it bowed to the whim of God.
The seas parted, creating a path took Israel to run
towards the redemption. The tears streamed down Roses's face as
he saw the course before him. The wind and the
waves obeyed their creator and made way for his people
(06:31):
to be free. The children of Israel walked through, with
walls of water towering over them on their right and
their left. They walked intil the break of dawn, when
the last of God's people went through the pillar of
smoke keeping Pharaoh at bay disappeared. Pharaoh wasted no time,
with the Egyptian army following close behind. Pharaoh flew down
(06:54):
the hill towards the sea with rage in his eyes.
When Moses reached the other side of the rim at sea,
he heard the voice of the Lord again. Stretch out
your head, Moses, and behold my power. Moses stretched out
his hand, and the torrent of wind and waves ceased.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Instantly.
Speaker 3 (07:12):
The pillars of water crashed out with incredible force, consuming
Pharaoh and his army. Israel watched as their oppressors were
locked away in a tomb of water and stone.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
The wind had ceased.
Speaker 3 (07:26):
Raging, and the water's surface was glassy and calm. The
wind and waves obeyed their master.
Speaker 5 (07:35):
Could you imagine being in Moses's shoes? The raging seas
at his front and the armies of Pharaoh at his back.
The people are afraid, blaming him for leading them to
their death, and now he is left with no other
option but to listen to God and wait. These are
some of the best places to be stripped of our choices,
(07:57):
no way out, and utterly reliant on God. Moses and
the children of Israel had only one option, cry out
to the Lord, and man, oh Man, did he answer.
God displayed his power and part of the sea so
the people could go free. We can't miss the profound
imagery in the story. The Bible is filled with images
(08:18):
and motifs that reinforce essential themes. One of those reoccurring
images of the Bible is the storm he sees. Anytime
you read about a rough sea or a storm in
the Bible, he usually represents darkness, chaos, and judgment. For
the Israelites, the sea was an image of the chaos
and darkness of Egypt. God, in heroic fashion, made way
(08:43):
for the Israelites to walk through that darkness and into freedom.
For the Egyptians, however, the sea represented judgment. Pharaoh drowned
under God's authority, but the people of Israel were safe.
Although Exodus closely follows Moses's story, we often see that
Moses was less than a hero and more of a
(09:03):
conduit of God's roic acts. God is the one who
protected Israel with a pillar of smoke. God is the
one who made the wind and waves bend to his will.
Moses was a spectator or a most a helper of
God's redemptive as God is the real hero who brought
Israel out of slavery, He alone was the master of
(09:23):
the wind and waves. The story reminds us that we
are all helpless to save ourselves from the chaos and
darkness of sin. Like the Israelites, we desperately want freedom,
but our sins pursue us like Pharaoh's churiots. The entirety
of the Bible paints this picture. God wants to bring light, order,
and redemption out of darkness, chaos, and sin. He alone
(09:47):
contained the seas that would otherwise overcome us. At discovering
the Jewish Jesus, I have passionately pointed out that the
God of the Old Testament and the God of the
New Testament are not different. Their roles contradict each other.
We will see that God's power is displayed in the
same fashion. Let's fast forward to the time of Jesus
(10:07):
to the Sea of Galilee. A storm rages around him
and his disciples, and the disciples wonder if they'll perish
under the storm's power. But there's someone greater than the
storm in the boat with them. The disciples are about
to behold the same power Moses saw.
Speaker 3 (10:26):
Let's go to the other side, Jesus said to his disciples.
The men looked out at the water. The winds above
were shifting, and the waters below began to stir. They
knew a storm when they saw one. Nevertheless, they did
as their master commanded. Andrew and Simon took their positions,
hoisting the sail and gripping the rudder firmly, while James
(10:47):
and John said the course, lifting the anchor with a
well practiced grace.
Speaker 2 (10:52):
However, it did.
Speaker 3 (10:54):
Not take long for them to feel the water become hostile.
John's eyes strayed towards the horizon, where jagged mountain ranges
loomed ominously. Exhausted from a day of teaching, healing, and ministering,
Jesus sought refuge beneath the stern's underhang despite the brewing storm,
Jesus slept soundly. Simon exchanged anxious glances with Andrew as
(11:17):
the storm clouds transformed into a looming black dome above them.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
In the blink of an eye, the tranquility.
Speaker 3 (11:24):
Was shattered by a violent gust of wind, causing the
disciples to scramble for cover. The wind from the east
and west engaged in a fierce duel, their roars echoing
over the raging waters.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
In a desperate attempt, Simon and Andrew.
Speaker 3 (11:39):
Maneuvered against the storm's full, battling to keep the course.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
Yet the storm's fury was relentless.
Speaker 3 (11:46):
The rain descended like a volley of arrows, and the
winds shredded their sails.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
Peter shouted over.
Speaker 3 (11:52):
The storm's wails, sail the water out.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
With the sense of dread creeping in, Simon.
Speaker 3 (11:58):
Glanced at the sleeping figure of Jesus. Fear and hopelessness
whirled within him.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Why would God lead them into certain dooms? He yelled
at Jesus, Master.
Speaker 3 (12:08):
The wind chopped at his face as he yelled.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
Master, don't you even care that we're perishing? Awakened by
Simon's cleed, Jesus emerged from his slumber. He turned his gaze.
Speaker 3 (12:19):
Upward towards the storm. Jesus promised them they would make
it to the other side. So he stepped forward and
raised his hand. The strong east wind bellowed against the boat,
yet Jesus remained resolute. His voice echoed through the chaos.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Be still.
Speaker 3 (12:37):
The command resonated with a primal force, halting the storm.
Within moments, the once raging tempest fled, and the sea
was once again tranquil, mirroring the starlit sky above. The
wind had ceased raging, and the water's surface were glassy
and calm. The wind and waves obeyed their master. Jesus
(12:58):
stood amidst the awe, stricken, disciditles, his countenance bathed in
a celestial glow, his voice soft yet firm.
Speaker 1 (13:06):
Where is your faith?
Speaker 3 (13:07):
At his question, Simon released his death grip on the rudder,
falling to his knees, his heart echoing with the undeniable truth.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Jesus, their teacher.
Speaker 3 (13:17):
Held the reins of the very nature they.
Speaker 2 (13:19):
Had once feared.
Speaker 3 (13:20):
The same voice that split the seas for Israel.
Speaker 2 (13:23):
Had calmed the waters for them.
Speaker 3 (13:25):
The seas bowed to his command, The wind listened to
his decree, and even the stars bore witness to his authority,
for he was more than just a man. He was
the Creator, the sovereign, the Lord.
Speaker 5 (13:47):
The same power that part of the seas and delivered
the Israelites from the groups of Pharaoh also calmed the
storm on that day. Jesus, captain of the wind and waves,
made the storm bow to his will. I love moments
like these in scripture, moments when we see christ epic
and powerful nature on full display. Jesus showcased his authority
(14:10):
over the storm he sees and reminded us that he
also has power over darkness and chaos. What are the
storms you face in your life? What wind and waves
have rocked your boat and caused you to tremble? Brothers
and sisters. I'm here to tell you that Jesus is
in the boat with you. Just as God part of
(14:31):
the Red Sea and defeated Israel's oppressors, and just as
he has calmed the raging storm, the Lord wants to
give you deliverance and speak peace into your life. Romans
eight reminds us that nothing can separate us from the
love of Christ. No oppression, anguish, persecution, famine, vulnerability, or
danger can keep us from His love. We are more
(14:53):
than conquerors through Him, and the scriptures declare that neither death, life, angels, demons, powers,
high death, or any other creative thing will ever be
able to separate us from the love of God. It
was Moses who stood in front of the sea and
watched it split, But make no mistake, it was God
who parted those sees. Moses was a vessel of God's power,
(15:16):
but he had his own set of problems. He dealt
with a checker pasted, familial drama, and a hot temper.
On top of that, he had to endure the constant
complain to the people, and bear the burden of leadership.
He was just a man, a great man, but a
man nonetheless like you and me. He was a humor
(15:38):
with sin, shortcomings and fears. He was not the one
who could bend the wind to his command. Jesus, however,
could command the storm. He tamed the chaotic waters and
restore peace. He wants to do that in your heart
as well. Bring him your anxieties, fears, doubts, and the
jumbled messure in submitted all to him, for He's the
(16:00):
master of your storms. In this way, you could be
confident that Jesus will be your savior. He is your
great deliverer. He is the greater Moses. In our next episode,
we'll be introduced to Moses's successor. Although Moses led the
people out of slavery, he could not lead them into
(16:22):
the promised land. Joshua, however, led God's people to the
land flowing with milk and honey. But there were obstacles
to overcome, walls to topple, and armies to defeat. Join
us next time to see how Jesus is the greater Joshua.
To dwell deeper into Jesus's Old Testament appearances, you're welcome
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to visit Discovering the Jewish Jesus dot com. I'd also
like to recommend my new book, Messianic Prophecy Revealed Seeing
Messiah in the Pages of the Hebrew Bible. It's available
to purchase on my website. If this podcast blessed, you,
be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't have
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