Formed in the Wilderness: Week 1

In the opening message of Formed in the Wilderness, Jared Patrick walks through Exodus 1 and introduces a powerful theme that runs throughout the book: God is at work even when His people feel forgotten, oppressed, or unseen. As Israel grows in number under Egyptian rule, fear leads to oppression—but God’s promises continue to move forward despite human resistance.

This sermon reminds us that seasons of hardship are often seasons of formation. Even when life feels restrictive or overwhelming, God is shaping His people for deliverance, faithfulness, and future purpose. Exodus begins by showing us that the wilderness is not the absence of God’s presence—it is often the place where He does His deepest work.