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All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Exodus 12:29-39 ( NKJV ) 29And it came to pass at midnight that the Lord struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of livestock.  30So Pharaoh rose in the night, he, all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was not a house where there was not one dead. 31Then he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, “Rise, go out from among my people, both you and the children of Israel. And go, serve the Lord as you have said.  32Also take your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and be gone; and bless me also.”

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 33And the Egyptians urged the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste. For they said, “We shall all be dead.”  34So the people took their dough before it was leavened, having their kneading bowls bound up in their clothes on their shoulders.  35Now the children of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, and they had asked from the Egyptians articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing.  36And the Lord had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they granted them what they requested. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 37Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children.  38A mixed multitude went up with them also, and flocks and herds—a great deal of livestock.  39And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they had brought out of Egypt; for it was not leavened, because they were driven out of Egypt and could not wait, nor had they prepared provisions for themselves.

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Moses was told to leave in the middle of the night – 31

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Moses was told to leave in the middle of the night – 31 There was a separation between the “world” and “God’s people” – 31

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Moses was told to leave in the middle of the night – 31 There was a separation between the “world” and “God’s people” – 31 They barely had time to grab their things – 32- 34  

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Moses was told to leave in the middle of the night – 31 There was a separation between the “world” and “God’s people” – 31 They barely had time to grab their things – 32- 34 They received “blessings” from the people of Egypt – 35-36

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Moses was told to leave in the middle of the night – 31 There was a separation between the “world” and “God’s people” – 31 They barely had time to grab their things – 32- 34 They received “blessings” from the people of Egypt – 35-36 When they had to go, they had to go (then) – 39

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… We often have no clue when we are to leave this world   Hebrews 9:27 ( KJV ) 27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… We often have no clue when we are to leave this world   There is a judgment where a separation will happen

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… We often have no clue when we are to leave this world   There is a judgment where a separation will happen We won’t have time to pack our bags

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… We often have no clue when we are to leave this world   There is a judgment where a separation will happen We won’t have time to pack our bags They asked for blessings from the Egyptians… We can only be blessed through the Lord Jesus

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… We often have no clue when we are to leave this world   There is a judgment where a separation will happen We won’t have time to pack our bags They asked for blessings from the Egyptians… We can only be blessed through the Lord Jesus There is no turning back

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Acts 8:1-8 ( KJV ) 1And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.  2And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.  3As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.  5Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 6And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.  7For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.  8And there was great joy in that city. 

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Similarities…   Persecution and slavery/bondage

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Similarities…   Persecution and slavery/bondage Lost their homes

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Similarities…   Persecution and slavery/bondage Lost their homes Left, but carried on their worship

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Similarities…   Persecution and slavery/bondage Lost their homes Left, but carried on their worship Had joy in their hard times

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Acts 9:1-30 ( NKJV ) 1Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest  2and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.  4Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” 5And he said, “Who are You, Lord?”Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 6So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” 7And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one.  8Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.  9And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. 10Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.”And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 11So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying.  12And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.” 13Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.  14And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.” 15But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. 

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 16For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.” 17And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”  18Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized. 19So when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus. 20Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 21Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?” 22But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this Jesus is the Christ. 23Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him.  24But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him.  25Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket.

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… 26And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple.  27But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.  28So he was with them at Jerusalem, coming in and going out.  29And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Hellenists, but they attempted to kill him.  30When the brethren found out, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him out to Tarsus.

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Israel was pursued by Pharaoh’s armies   Early Church was pursued by Saul and his “armies”

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Pharaoh was reasoned with by Moses and Aaron   Saul was called out by the Lord Himself

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Pharaoh’s armies were “quieted” by a “watery baptism”   Saul was enlivened by his baptism – 18-20

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… Pharaoh changed his mind and plotted to kill the Hebrews   The Jews deserted Saul and plotted to kill him – 23

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… The Hebrews seemed doomed to die at the hand of Pharaoh, yet God intervened   Saul’s deliverance was not as dramatic, but God’s hand was in it as well – 23-25

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… The Hebrews were going home to conquer their land   Saul was going home to convert his land – 30

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… What can we learn from these struggles we have seen?

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… What can we learn from these struggles we have seen? Be ready to leave at all times

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… What can we learn from these struggles we have seen? Be ready to leave at all times Understand what you are “taking” with you

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… What can we learn from these struggles we have seen? Be ready to leave at all times Understand what you are “taking” with you Be ready to stay

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… What can we learn from these struggles we have seen? Be ready to leave at all times Understand what you are “taking” with you Be ready to stay Be aware of happenings around you

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… What can we learn from these struggles we have seen? Be ready to leave at all times Understand what you are “taking” with you Be ready to stay Be aware of happenings around you Be aware of God’s caring for you

All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… What can we learn from these struggles we have seen? Be ready to leave at all times Understand what you are “taking” with you Be ready to stay Be aware of happenings around you Be aware of God’s caring for you Be on the right side

WHAT ARE YOU TAKING WITH YOU WHEN YOU FACE JUDGMENT? All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go… WHAT ARE YOU TAKING WITH YOU WHEN YOU FACE JUDGMENT?