God’s Purpose Always Wins: Lessons From Resistance and Redemption

🗓️ Week 1 – Friday (July 4)

God’s Purpose Always Wins: Lessons From Resistance and Redemption

What do a couple of midwives, a grieving mother, and a runaway prince all have in common?

They were part of God’s plan to break the chains of Egypt.

This week in Exodus, we’ve seen suffering, slavery, and fear—but also faith, courage, and quiet rebellion against evil. It’s a powerful reminder that when people are willing to stand on truth, God moves.

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🙅‍♀️ When Evil Plots, God Prevails

The midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, weren’t just resisting Pharaoh. According to Ellen G. White, they were resisting Satan himself, who knew a deliverer was coming and tried to stop God’s plan before it started.

“But the women feared God… The Lord approved their course, and prospered them.” — Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 242

The lesson? You don’t have to be in a position of power to be powerful in God’s eyes. These women were on the front lines of spiritual warfare — and they won because they feared the Lord more than man.

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✝️ God’s Grace > Satan’s Power

Jesus called Satan the “prince of this world,” and it’s true — this earth has been a battleground since Eden. But Satan's authority is temporary. His judgment is sealed. And every plan he launches to destroy God’s people is overruled by grace.

Jesus’ death and resurrection declared, once and for all:
“It is finished.” (John 19:30)

So yes, Pharaoh tried. Satan tried. But God had a bigger plan — and He still does.

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💬 Let’s Talk About Suffering

One big question this week raises:
Why did God let His people suffer in Egypt for so long?

It’s hard to answer, especially from our limited perspective. But one key insight is that while the suffering lasted generations, each individual only bore the weight of their own lifetime. Understanding this helps us avoid blaming God for being "slow" to act.

God wasn’t absent. He was preparing a deliverer. And when the time was right, He moved.

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🔄 Even Our Mistakes Don’t Derail God

What if Moses hadn’t killed the Egyptian? Would the Exodus never have happened?

Hardly. God isn’t limited by our failures — but sometimes, He uses them to refine us, redirect us, and reshape our sense of calling. Moses' mistake didn’t destroy his destiny — it redirected it.

“All things work together for good…” (Romans 8:28)

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🧠 Discussion Starters for Reflection

• Why do you think God waited generations before delivering the Hebrews?

• What does the midwives’ courage teach you about fearing God more than people?

• Can you see how God has used “detours” or even failures in your life for something greater?