Then Sang Moses and the Children of Israel

Then Sang Moses and the Children of Israel Exodus 15:1-11

* The oldest recorded song is given here in this chapter. I believe that singing is vital to the Christian life. There ought to be a new song in your heart. Ps 40:3 “And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.” I do not want to you to doubt your salvation, but if you are still singing the world’s music, you may want to do some reexamining. God’s people ought not be listening to and singing the rock, country, and contemporary garbage that this world has to offer. We see a great work done in the lives of the Israelites and immediately they begin to sing praise to God. I believe this ought to be the first response that every child of God should have. Imagine what the Israelites just went through. The plagues, the exodus, and now the deliverance across the Red Sea have given them freedom. Listen, this song was 430 years on the making. When was the last time you sang to God? Then Sang Moses and the Children of Israel.

I. God ______them the ______. (v1) A. ______always leads to singing. - The winner always sings to make fun of the loser. 1. He hath triumphed gloriously - He rose up and increased over the enemy. 2. The horse and rider were thrown into the sea. - Not only did they die, they were ______. B. ______always leads to mourning. * Maybe the reason we have not been singing is because we have not had victory lately. * You cannot have victory if you are not in a ______. * Moses and the Israelites sang because God gave them Victory. * Do you have victory tonight? What song are you singing?

II. God ______their God. (v2) * We see the word “MY” used ____ times in this verse. God became real to them. Is He real to you? If He is you will sing. A. My strength and song ______– boldness or power ______– praise * He became their power and praise. * They realized that they were delivered by His strength. * He did all of the work, and gave the victory. B. My Salvation ______– deliverance or health * They realized that He delivered them and He gave them a song to sing. Do you remember the day you were delivered? Where is your song? C. My God God – almighty or power * He became their God. He was no longer just the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was ______God. * If He is your God, you will sing. * Is He your God tonight? What song are you singing?

III. They ______God for Who He is. (v11) A. He is the ______of all gods. - This generation of Israelites saw many different gods. They only knew what they had been taught. From birth they were slaves, but now they have seen what their ancestors had seen. JEHOVAH - They had been told the stories of the Patriarchs but now He became real to them. - When God becomes real to you, you will sing to Him. B. They realized that there was none like Him. 1. ______in Holiness - magnificent and consecrated - He was to be set apart from all other gods 2. ______in Praises - to be revered in song. - Seeing God causes reverence and singing. 3. ______Wonders - Accomplishing Miracles * Do you see God for Who He is? What song are you singing?

IV. Their ______caused others to sing. (v20-21) * Singing is contagious! A. Miriam can no longer sit by. She must sing. - A child of God cannot help but to sing. B. The women began to sing. - Those around the singing began to sing. - There are certain songs that just cannot escape your mind once they get in. * Is your singing causing others to sing? What song are you singing? ARE you singing?

Exodus 15:1 - “Then sang Moses and the children of Israel…”