The middle portion of Stephen’s address to the Sanhedrin in Acts 7 concerns the life of Moses. In particular, he highlights the Israelites’ continual resistance to the leadership of the “man God sent as both ruler and redeemer” (Acts 7:35). Many of the psalms and hymns in the service this morning urge us not to make this same mistake. We are warned not to “depart from God” to follow in the ways of the rebellious Hebrews (O Come Before The Lord, Our King—Psalm 95). We confess that we are “prone to wander” (Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing), and we ask the Lord to send His grace to “guard us in the way” (Lord, Hear My Voice—Psalm 61). The communion hymns recommend a contrasting course, keeping to the Lord’s ways “unswerving,” faithfully going in “duty’s path,” and trusting and resting on His unchanging Word (If Thou But Suffer God To Guide Thee; O Put Your Trust In God). Since the sermon text highlights Moses, it seemed only fitting to conclude the service with The Song at the Sea, Moses and Miriam’s tribute to God’s provision for His people during one of the bleakest moments of the Exodus. —Henry C. Haffner
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