Exo 17:5-6 | MHM | STEP | v. 5–6 : God answered Moses and told him to take his staff and some elders and go ahead of the people. God said he would stand before Moses on the rock at Horeb. Moses was to strike the rock, and water would come out for everyone to drink (Exodus 17:5–6 ). Moses obeyed, and water flowed out in abundance. This miracle showed God’s patience and mercy, even when the people complained. God provided for their needs, just as Jesus taught us to do good to our enemies (Romans 12:20; Matthew 5:44–45 ). The water from the rock was a sign of God’s power and kindness, and it satisfied the people’s thirst ( Psalm 78:15–16; Psalm 114:8; Deuteronomy 32:13 ). God can provide for us even in the most difficult situations, just as he gave water in the wilderness (Isaiah 43:20 ). The rock also points to Christ, who gives us living water for our souls ( 1 Corinthians 10:4; John 7:38

‏ Exodus 17:5-6

v. 5–6: God answered Moses and told him to take his staff and some elders and go ahead of the people. God said he would stand before Moses on the rock at Horeb. Moses was to strike the rock, and water would come out for everyone to drink (Exodus 17:5–6 ^a). Moses obeyed, and water flowed out in abundance. This miracle showed God’s patience and mercy, even when the people complained. God provided for their needs, just as Jesus taught us to do good to our enemies (Romans 12:20; Matthew 5:44–45 ^b). The water from the rock was a sign of God’s power and kindness, and it satisfied the people’s thirst (Psalm 78:15–16; Psalm 114:8; Deuteronomy 32:13). God can provide for us even in the most difficult situations, just as he gave water in the wilderness (Isaiah 43:20 ^c). The rock also points to Christ, who gives us living water for our souls (1 Corinthians 10:4; John 7:38–39; John 4:14).

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