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Faith over fear: Embrace the journey with God, and overcome fear’s paralyzing hold (Exodus 13–15; Romans 8)

A dramatic, cinematic digital oil painting (created by ChatGPT) depicting the Israelites at the edge of the Red Sea at night, illuminated by the towering pillar of fire that rises in the center of the scene. The people in the foreground huddle in fear beside their tents—men clutching children, women covering their faces, elders raising their hands toward heaven—lit by warm, flickering firelight against the dark shoreline. The Egyptian army is faintly visible in the left background, emerging from the darkness with chariots and spears. The sky and sea are rendered in deep blues and blacks, with thick palette-knife textures throughout. In the upper left corner, a text overlay reads: “Faith over fear: Embrace the journey with God. Overcome fear's paralyzing hold. Exodus 13–15; Romans 8.” In the lower left corner, a watermark shows the Hallel Fellowship logo with “hallel.info” beneath it.

The repeated Bible message “Do not fear” throughout ancient Israel’s harrowing passage from bondage in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land urges us to trust God during hardship, learning how challenges refine our faith and inspire courage even when we feel too afraid to move forward. The lessons remind us to stay prepared, rely on the support of Heaven and our those around us, and develop resilience. By building a healthy relationship with Heaven, we can view every trial as an opportunity to draw closer to Him and to encourage one another, growing stronger together through faith and love.

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‘You are Mine’: Finding belonging in God’s family (Isaiah 43; John 16)

A ChatGPT-generated oil palette knife–style digital painting in 16:9 landscape format. The scene shows a dark, crowded space filled with indistinct figures. Three people in the foreground are illuminated by golden spotlights from above, their faces lifted upward in joy and awe. The man on the left smiles broadly, the woman in the center looks serene, and the bearded man on the right gazes upward with quiet reverence. The rest of the crowd fades into shadow, emphasizing the contrast between darkness and light. The text overlay says, "'You are Mine': Finding belonging in God's family (Isaiah 43; John 16)." A Hallel.info logo is in the lower left corner.

Isaiah 43 and John 16 focus on how God calls us by name and shapes us through life’s challenges, just as He did with Israel in exile. This study explores the importance of trusting the Master’s plan (fulfilled in Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus), the meaning of true belonging and how prayer transforms us. No matter where we are, God’s redemption and love are personal, purposeful, and ongoing — inviting us to connect with Him and each other.