Harrisonville Church Of The Nazarene

Jehovah Nissi: The Lord Is My Banner Series: God Has a Name Date: September 1, 2019 Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16 Big Idea: God wants to show Himself clearly to us as we do our part in depending on Him through prayer. Lessons: 1. Problems often come when we are at rest spiritually 2. It is often those closest to us that cause the harshest problems 3. Prayer is the most important response to a battle 4. God will often use whatever is currently in our hands a. What did Moses’ rod represent? i. …a recognition of God’s authority in this battle ii. …a remembrance of how God used that staff many times before iii. …a recognition that they could not succeed without God 5. Friends and family are necessary for your spiritual success 6. It is important to testify of God’s victories in your life a. Why is it important for us to remember/write/journal/testify? i. It reminds us that if God