Which New Testament events reflect God's deliverance as seen in Psalm 136:11? Psalm 136:11—A Snapshot of God’s Saving Hand “and brought Israel out from among them, for His loving devotion endures forever.” Echoes of Exodus in the New Testament The same covenant-keeping God who drew Israel out of Egypt repeats that deliverance pattern throughout the New Testament. Notice how He keeps rescuing, freeing, and leading His people out “from among” bondage, danger, or death. New Testament Snapshots of Divine Rescue • Flight to Egypt and Return (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-21) – “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt… for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” – God directs Joseph, preserves Jesus, then calls Him “out of Egypt,” mirroring Israel’s exodus. • Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection (Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 6:9-10) – “He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son.” – The ultimate deliverance: slavery to sin exchanged for freedom and life. • Freedom from Sin’s Bondage (John 8:36; Romans 6:6-7) – “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – Just as Israel left Egypt, believers leave the tyranny of sin. • Red Sea and Christian Baptism (1 Corinthians 10:1-2; 1 Peter 3:21) – Paul calls the sea crossing a “baptism into Moses.” – Baptism depicts passing from death to life, captivity to freedom. • Peter Released from Prison (Acts 12:6-11) – “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me…” – Chains fall, doors open—another “out from among them” moment. • Paul and Silas in Philippi (Acts 16:25-26) – “Suddenly a great earthquake… all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.” – God intervenes, liberating His servants and a jailer’s household. • Deliverance from God’s Coming Wrath (Romans 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 1:10) – “Jesus… rescues us from the coming wrath.” – As Israel was spared Egypt’s judgment, believers are spared eternal judgment. Key Takeaways for Today • God’s character never shifts; the love that split the Red Sea still breaks chains, opens prison doors, and rolls stones away. • Every New Testament rescue—physical or spiritual—testifies that “His loving devotion endures forever.” • Followers of Christ can trust Him to lead them out of any Egypt, confident the same Deliverer is at work now. |
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