“God Works” | Dave Edwards | April 12th, 2026

In this special standalone message, we are honored to welcome our friend Dave Edwards to Bethlehem Church. In his message, "God Works," Dave explores how God uses the "bitter waters" of our lives to reveal His character and His power.

Drawing from the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15, Dave breaks down how God transitions us from rescue to renewal. We often want to skip the desert, but it’s in the dry places that we learn God isn't just a bystander—He is an active worker in our hearts. Using the framework of the five key areas where God is constantly moving, this message will help you identify what He is doing in your life right now. As Philippians 2:13 reminds us, "It is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure."

💡 Key Takeaways: The 5 Areas of God’s Work

• The Area of Rescue: This is the work of salvation. God doesn't just meet us where we are; He brings us out.
• The Area of Release: This is the work of forgiveness - letting go of the past so we can walk into the future.
• The Area of Requirement: This is the work of trust. God provides exactly what we need, even when it’s not what we expected.
• The Area of Refusal: This is the work of surrender - saying "no" to our own way so we can say "yes" to His.
• The Area of Renewal: This is the work of the Spirit - the process of being made new from the inside out.

📌 Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro: Welcome from Guest Speaker Dave Edwards
• 00:49 – Survey of Who Is In the Room (Different Generations) 
• 05:40 – Philippians 2:13: The Thing That Unites Us 
• 08:12 – Setting Up The 5 Essential Areas God Could Be At Work
• 09:58 – Area 1: Rescue – The Work of Salvation (Exodus 15:22)
• 14:21 – Area 2: Release – The Work of Forgiveness (Exodus 15:22)
• 18:33 – Area 3: Requirement – The Work of Trust (Exodus 15:23) 
• 26:06 – Area 4: Refusal – The Work of Surrender (Exodus 15:24-25) 
• 27:26 – Area 5: Renewal – The Work of the Spirit (Exodus 15:26-27)
• 31:09 – Wherever God is at Work in Your Life is the Finished Work of Jesus
• 34:38 – God Points to a Tree → The Finished Work of Jesus
• 35:14 – Prayer - “Apply The Tree To Me” 
• 36:44 – Closing Prayer 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

• Exodus 15:22-26
• Philippians 2:13
• Psalm 103:1-5
• 2 Corinthians 5:17

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