In Week 2 of Delivered, the Grow Group team walks through Exodus 5–7, exploring what happens when obedience to God initially makes life harder instead of easier. Through honest conversation and personal stories, the group reflects on Moses’ leadership struggles, Israel’s discouragement, and Pharaoh’s resistance. They discuss how obedience often surfaces opposition, how God’s plan and God’s pace are not the same, and why faith is tested most when expectations go unmet.

The conversation highlights the danger of becoming comfortable in bondage, the fear of change, and the temptation to blame others when God’s work unfolds differently than expected. The group emphasizes maintaining faithfulness during delays, prioritizing personal consecration over circumstances, and trusting God’s long view rather than reacting to the moment. Listeners are encouraged to remain obedient, patient, and spiritually grounded, trusting that God is always working—even when progress feels slow.

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00:00–04:15 – Welcome, introductions, lighthearted conversation, and setting the stage for Week 2 in Exodus.

04:16–06:56 – Israel’s excitement turns to discouragement; leadership lessons from Moses facing unmet expectations.

06:57–08:49 – Why people struggle to trust God after seeing Him move; comfort in familiar bondage.

08:50–11:32 – Obedience to God and earthly consequences; when faithfulness creates resistance.

11:33–13:44 – Suffering while obeying God; God working in and through difficult people and situations.

13:45–15:18 – Trading short-term perspective for God’s long view; obedience often gets worse before better.

15:19–16:59 – God’s pruning process; patience vs. humility and spiritual growth through hardship.

17:00–19:27 – Identifying with Moses, Israel, and Pharaoh; God’s plan vs. God’s pace.

19:28–21:21 – Blame, cynicism, and frustration when God’s timing feels slow.

21:22–24:07 – Discussion of the plagues and God’s progressive demonstration of power.

24:08–26:12 – Faithfulness in delay; doing the next right thing under God’s direction.

26:13–27:50 – Consecration over circumstances; character shaping calling.

27:51–30:00 – God’s promises, Moses’ age, and encouragement that God’s calling is not limited by season of life.

30:01–33:16 – God equips the called; leadership, teamwork, and walking in present truth.

33:17–36:18 – God’s power vs. false power; staff to serpent and spiritual realities.

36:19–43:44 – Idols, worship, modern distractions, and putting anything before God.

43:45–47:24 – Prayer requests, closing prayer, and invitation to return for Week 3.

In Week 1 of Delivered, the Grow Group Podcast begins a 12-week journey through the book of Exodus, exploring God’s faithfulness to hear, see, and deliver His people. The group introduces the historical setting between Joseph and Moses, highlighting Israel’s growth, oppression, and long season of waiting. They discuss how God often allows discomfort to move His people toward His greater purposes and how discipline differs from punishment.

The conversation centers on the birth of Moses, the faith of his parents, the courage of the Hebrew midwives, and the sovereignty of God working alongside human obedience. The group reflects on themes of civil disobedience, reverence for God, and choosing righteousness when values collide. Through the imagery of the basket “pitched” like Noah’s ark, they connect God’s saving work in Exodus to the greater redemption found in Christ.

Practical applications emphasize open-handed faith, obedience without full understanding, and trusting God’s plan even when circumstances are unclear. The episode closes by affirming that no life is an accident, God is deeply concerned with our suffering, and worship is the natural response when we recognize His care and presence.

If you want to follow along with our daily scripture readings, Delivered devotional guides are available on Amazon.

00:00–01:00 – Welcome and introduction to the Grow Group Podcast

01:00–03:10 – Overview of the Delivered devotional and the book of Exodus

03:10–07:15 – Lighthearted group banter and personal updates

07:15–10:00 – Historical gap between Joseph and Moses (350–400 years)

10:00–12:15 – Israel’s growth, fear of Pharaoh, and rise of oppression

12:15–15:20 – Forgetting God’s provision and the purpose behind hardship

15:20–16:50 – God’s greater redemptive plan and the coming Passover Lamb

16:50–21:55 – Hebrew midwives, fearing God, and righteous civil disobedience

21:55–25:10 – Birth of Moses and God’s sovereignty with human obedience

25:10–26:45 – The basket as an ark: God’s protection and saving grace

26:45–28:10 – Identity, worth, and being known by God before birth

28:10–30:45 – Faith with open hands and obedience without full blueprints

30:45–34:45 – Moses’ doubts, God’s patience, and using what’s in our hands

34:45–39:10 – Holy ground, reverence, and responding to God’s presence

39:10–40:25 – God’s concern for His people leads to worship

40:25–44:45 – Obedience, covenant faithfulness, and leadership responsibility

44:45–49:55 – Final reflections, prayer requests, and group prayer

49:55–51:35 – Devotional availability and closing remarks

In the final week of the Romans study, the group wraps up with both humor and heartfelt reflection. They highlight Paul’s shift from doctrine to action—Romans 12–16 as the picture of what a transformed life should look like. Romans 15:13 becomes the anchor: God is the source of hope, peace, and joy amid anxiety, cultural change, and uncertainty.

They connect today’s struggles with biblical moments like Habakkuk and Moses, showing how God uses unexpected circumstances to realign His people. Discussion moves into Romans 16, where Paul models humility through gratitude, honoring ordinary believers whose faithfulness helped build the early church. This becomes a challenge to practice gratitude intentionally, honor others, bear burdens, and accept people the way Christ accepts us—lovingly, truthfully, without condoning sin.

They explore prayer as “striving together,” the danger of self-righteousness, and the need to walk in the Spirit to truly love others. The episode ends with personal prayer requests, community concerns, and an encouragement to begin a “gratitude cycle” this week.

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00:00–02:12

Warm banter; life updates; humor about retirement, RV living, and backyard woes.

02:12–04:48

Confirming next week’s wrap-up; Romans overview—salvation (1–11) and transformed living (12–16).

04:48–06:18

Romans 15:13—choosing hope; God’s control amid culture shifts and elections.

06:18–08:10

Habakkuk and Moses—God using hardship to bring His people back in line with His purposes.

08:10–09:45

Early church growth; everyday believers fueling mission; modern parallels to a post-Christian culture.

09:45–12:03

Paul’s gratitude in Romans 16; humility; importance of thanking and honoring others.

12:03–14:47

Colossians 1—marks of spiritual maturity: fruit, endurance, patience, gratitude.

14:47–18:40

Good Christian misconceptions; Spirit-empowered living; endurance with circumstances and people.

18:40–21:45

Gratitude memories; Mr. Rogers reflection; humorous “holy kiss” tangent.

21:45–23:26

Romans 15:30—praying with urgency; striving together in the work of the gospel.

23:26–29:02

Bearing the weak; Christlike acceptance; confronting sin with grace, not condoning or condemning.

29:02–34:03

Church culture inconsistencies; dangers of self-righteousness; modern Phariseeism.

34:03–37:44

Four practices of gratitude: name blessings, lead with appreciation, honor others, start the gratitude cycle.

37:44–39:57

Prayer requests: patience, peace, healing, family needs.

39:57–45:13

Closing prayer; community tragedy; ministry resources; invitation to support Five Marks; preview of final episode.