Pastor: There are times when your very loving graciousness condemns us, Lord God.

Assistant: There were those of the Hebrew people who were scared to leave slavery in Egypt, for there they at least knew what to expect.

People: There are times we are afraid to strike out in lives of faith for fear of what it may require of us, of what it may lead us to.

Pastor: There are times when we forget the lessons to be gained from the experience of others living in relationship with you.

Assistant: Although you cared for every need of your people making their way to the promised land, there were those who turned from you and mocked…