On 4 July 2021, I had the honor and joy of proclaiming God’s Word from Exodus 14.30–15.21 at Faith Presbyterian Church of Olney in Olney, MD, where I am a member. (I am technically a “guest preacher” because I am a licentiate within the presbytery but not the pastor of the congregation.)

This is the first of four sermons planned—Lord willing—on the biblical songs associated with Moses:

1. Exodus 15.1–18, which has been traditionally called שירת הים, the “Song of/at the Sea”;
2. Deuteronomy 32.1–43, which is usually called the “Song of Moses” in the English-speaking traditions (cf. 31.19-22, 30; 32.44) but שירת האזינו, the “Song of Listen Up” (from the first word of the song), in Hebrew-speaking traditions;
3. Psalm 90, which has the superscription תפלה למשה איש האלהים, “A Prayer of Moses, the Man of God,” and is the only psalm ascribed explicitly to Moses; and
4. Revelation 15.3–4, which v. 3 introduces as τὴν ᾠδὴν Μωϋσέως τοῦ δούλου τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ τὴν ᾠδὴν τοῦ ἀρνίου, “the Song of Moses, the Slave of God, and the Song of the Lamb.”

Order of Worship

Below is the order of worship that provides some liturgical context for the sermon:

Video Recording

You can view the sermon on Exodus 14.30–15.21 here:

If anyone would like a manuscript, please contact me. Reproduced below is the bibliography.

Bibliography

• Alexander, T. Desmond. Exodus. ApOTC. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2017.
• Beale, G. K. The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God. NSBT 17. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2004.
• Bower, John R. The Confession of Faith: A Critical Text and Introduction. Principle Documents of the Westminster Assembly. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage, 2020.
• ———. The Larger Catechism: A Critical Text and Introduction. Principle Documents of the Westminster Assembly. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage, 2010.
• Childs, Brevard S. The Book of Exodus: A Critical, Theological Commentary. OTL. 1974. Repr., Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2004.
• Coats, George W. Exodus 1–18 with an Introduction to Narrative Literature. FOTL 2A. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1999.
• Crowe, Brandon D. Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life? The Necessity of Christ’s Obedience for Our Salvation. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, forthcoming.
• Currid, John D. Against the Gods: The Polemical Theology of the Old Testament. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2013.
• Duguid, Iain M. The Whole Armor of God: How Christ’s Victory Strengthens Us for Spiritual Warfare. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2019.
• Estelle, Bryan D. Echoes of Exodus: Tracing a Biblical Motif. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2018.
• Hamilton, James M., Jr. God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment: A Biblical Theology. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010.
• Lohfink, Norbert. The Christian Meaning of the Old Testament. Translated by R. A. Wilson. Milwaukee, WI: Bruce, 1968.
• Ryken, Philip Graham. Exodus: Saved for God’s Glory. Preaching the Word. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005.
• Sarna, Nahum M. Exodus: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation. JPS Torah Commentary Series. Jerusalem: Jewish Publication Society, 1991.