Journey to Promise: Water From The Rock (Exodus 17:1-7)
Sermon for Milledgeville and Centenary UMC [Title Slide] Journey to Promise: Water From The Rock ( Exodus 17:1-7 ) Tourist spot in the Sinai Desert (Rephidim) where the miracle of water from the rock is remembered On the run from the police, a man headed into the desert. [Slide] Very soon, he runs out of water and is extremely thirsty. He sees something far off in the distance. Hoping it’s an oasis, he starts running towards it, only to find an old man selling neckties. [Slide] 'Hey you, do you have water?' pants the criminal. The old man replied, “No, but would you like to buy a tie? Only $5!” Desperate and frustrated, the criminal shouted, 'You moron! I’m thirsty!! Do I look like I need a tie? I should kill you right here!" 'There's no call for threats,' said the old man. “If you continue over that hill for about 3 miles, you'll find a restaurant with great food and all the ice cold water you can drink. Good luck!” Mutterin...