Lessons for Living Exodus 8:20 INTRODUCTION 1. God is giving instructions to Moses. 2. We can learn some practical lessons from this verse. I. LESSON OF DISCIPLINE (Rise up early in the morning) Definition: Discipline Control gained by enforcing obedience or order; Orderly or prescribed conduct or a pattern of behavior; (Meaning: Don't be delayed; Don't lay down) II. LESSON OF DUTY Stand before Pharoah) Definition: Duty Something that is expected of one; An action or task required of a person; An assigned service, responsibility; (Illustrations Eccl. 12:13-14, Luke 17:7-10) III. LESSON OF DILIGENCE (Lo, he cometh forth to water) Definition: Diligence With speed, haste; With attention and care; With constant and earnest effort; (Illustrations: Luke 15:8-10) IV. LESSON OF DECLARATION (Thus saith the Lord) Definition: Declaration A positive, explicit statement; Something Announced or proclaimed; Something declared; (Illustrations Job 13:17) V. LESSON OF DEVOTION (Let my people go, that they may serve me) Definition: Devotion The fact or state of being dedicated or loyal to; The act of serving with love; With consecration, earnestness; Israel was to be set free so they could serve the Lord (Illustrations Acts 17:23)