The Paul Tripp Podcast 1039. Wait on the Lord (Exodus 12:33–42) | Paul Tripp’s 5-Minute Bible Study
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Feb 16, 2026 A short Bible study on Exodus that wrestles with what to do when God’s promises feel slow. It contrasts human urgency with God’s slower, sovereign timing. It explores how long waits can weaken faith or shape character. It connects Israel’s 430-year waiting to our present hope and calls for grace to wait with joy.
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Human Urgency Amid Divine Plan
- The Exodus narrative shows urgent, immediate human action amid divine unfolding.
- Israelites left in haste without full provisions, illustrating human impatience alongside God's plan.
God Is Faithful But Not On Our Clock
- God is faithful to his promises but his timing differs from ours.
- Waiting often reveals God's timetable, not ours, and requires trust during delay.
Waiting Can Erode Faith
- Waiting often weakens faith as doubt grows the longer we wait.
- Prolonged waiting can lead people to question or even abandon belief in God's promises.
