Ultimately with R.C. Sproul

Has the Arm of the Lord Come Up Short?

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Jan 9, 2026
Explore the unwavering power of God as R.C. Sproul highlights His ability to fulfill promises without fail. Delve into Israel's complaints and God's stern response about ingratitude. Witness Moses' crisis of faith as he questions how God can provide for a multitude. Discover the biblical symbolism of God's right arm as a sign of divine strength. Sproul reassures listeners that God's immutable nature guarantees the reliability of His word. In every circumstance, God's arm never grows short.
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ANECDOTE

Moses' Crisis Over Feeding Israel

  • R.C. Sproul recounts God's exchange with Moses about feeding Israel meat after their complaints in the wilderness.
  • The story illustrates Moses' doubt and God's bold promise to provide meat for a month until it became loathsome.
INSIGHT

The Right Arm Symbolizes Divine Power

  • R.C. Sproul highlights the biblical image of the Lord's right arm as a sign of God's omnipotence and unchanging power.
  • He connects that image to God's ability to accomplish every promise He makes throughout Scripture.
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God's Immutability Ensures Promise-Keeping

  • R.C. Sproul emphasizes God's immutability so His power does not weaken or atrophy over time.
  • He argues that the same unchanging God who acted for Israel will fulfill future and New Testament promises as well.
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