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Description
February 1, 2026
In this episode the speaker offers a sermon-style, verse-by-verse exploration of the book of Exodus, arguing that the whole book is designed to reveal who God truly is. Using the recurring phrase "so that they may know that I am the Lord," the message traces how God introduces himself to both Israel and Egypt through deliverance, mighty signs, provision, and dwelling among his people. The talk is grounded in specific Exodus passages (including chapters 6–17, 25–40) and connects Old Testament events to New Testament fulfilment and Christian experience.
Topics covered include God as Deliverer (the Exodus rescue and its theological implications), demonstrations of divine Power and Mighty Works (the plagues, the Red Sea, and the role of miracles), Gods removal of Calamity (the frogs episode and the distinction between signs and true authority), and Sanctification (how God sets his people apart). The episode also treats the importance of Remembering and Teaching Gods acts to future generations, Gods Provision in the wilderness (manna and water from the rock), Gods dwelling with his people (the tabernacle and the promise of Emmanuel), and the gift of Rest (the Sabbath and the rest found in Christ).
Hiram draws on a wide range of biblical cross-references and examples — including Job, the Psalms, Isaiah, the Gospels, Acts, Paul's testimony, Peter's deliverance, and the healing in John 9 — to show continuity between Exodus and the whole biblical story. Contemporary illustrations and testimonies appear as well: John Newtons conversion at sea, Tilly Smiths tsunami warning, and modern reflections on providence, evangelism, and perseverance in faith.
Key takeaways emphasize that Exodus is more than history or national origin: it is theological and transformational. Listeners will hear seven major ways the episode argues we know God is Lord — he delivers, displays power, removes calamity, sanctifies his people, commands remembrance, provides for needs, dwells with his people, and offers rest — and how each of these motifs applies to Christian life today, including the assurance of salvation, baptismal invitation, and the call to tell others.
The tone is pastoral and invitational. The speaker repeatedly connects ancient narratives to present-day faith practice (noting relevance even for listeners in 2026), encourages the hearing of Scripture as a means of transformation rather than mere information, and closes with an invitation for listeners to respond: to confess faith, be baptized, request prayer, or pursue further study with the church.
Expect a clear, sermon-driven exposition that blends careful biblical reading, applied theology, memorable illustrations, and practical next steps for faith: how Gods acts in Exodus point us to Jesus, assure us of Gods ongoing presence, and invite us into rest and mission.
Handout:
How We Know He is the LORD — Hiram Kemp
1. He _________________ His _________________ (Exodus 6:6-7, 7:5)
2. His ___________________ & ____________________ Works (Exodus 7:17)
3. He ____________________ ___________________ (Exodus 8:8-10)
4. He ______________ His _______________ (Exodus 8:22, 11:7)
5. His _______________ must be ______________ & _____________ (Exodus 10:1-2)
6. He ______________ for _______________ (Exodus 16:4-6, 16:12)
7. He ______________ with His _____________ (Exodus 29:45-46)
8. He ____________ Us _____________ (Exodus 31:12-13)
Duration 38:10