Posts with the tag “week-6”

Exodus 32-34.  “A Man of Great Character” Moses was an amazing individual.  He was the instrument God used to change the heart of Pharaoh.  He was the man who led God’s people out of Egypt.  He held his staff over the water and the Red Sea opened up.  He talked with God and met Him on the mountain.  Through the LORD, he provided water and food.  Moses counseled, and judged, and led.Moses was gone ...  Read More

Exodus 29-31.  “Conviction” Eric Liddell was the “flying Scotsman.”  He set an Olympic record in the 400-meter run at the 1924 Olympic Games.  Although favored at 100 meters, he had withdrawn from that race because the qualifying heats were to be run on a Sunday, a day he had firmly set aside for worship and rest.  Instead, he spent the next several months training for the 400.  Incidentally, he a...  Read More

Exodus 25-28.  “Symbolic Significance” “The old system in the law of Moses was only a shadow of the things to come”, evident in how “we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:1,19).  The detailed instructions for the tabernacle had purpose even beyond the immediate usable purpose for the Israelites.  There was great symbolic purpose as God looked ahead...  Read More

Exodus 22:16-24:18.  “Short Term Dedication” This is an important passage to remember, because we will reflect on it again in just a few days.  Think about what they have just seen.  God’s angel is before them leading the way (23:20).  He will also go before them and destroy their enemies (23:23), but in a manner so organized that the land will not be harmed (23:27-31).Furthermore, the people prof...  Read More

Exodus 20-22:15.  “Rules and More Rules” Rules.  It’s not just the Ten Commandments.  We will see that there are literally hundreds of rules as our readings continue.  Furthermore, it is not just the Old Testament, although some people have that idea.  In the New Testament Jesus expounded on the commandments.  He added statements of generosity to a rule about stealing (Mt. 5:40).  He added stateme...  Read More

Exodus 16-19.  “The Wilderness” The Hebrews had just traveled two months, and over 100 miles out into the wilderness.  What the wilderness was to them I believe is something we can relate to well.  Their physical wilderness was also their spiritual and emotional wilderness.  It was the place where God continued to test them (see 16:4 and 17:7).What is the wilderness?  It is a place where things ar...  Read More

  In the wilderness.  This week’s passage covers the Hebrews “exodus” from Egypt, and their commencement into the wilderness.  There are several terrific accounts revealing the power of God, as well as His evident concern for His people.  We will observe the numerous “wilderness experiences” of the Israelites.  Furthermore, we will see parallels with our “wilderness experiences.”    Read More

In the wilderness.  This week’s passage covers the Hebrews “exodus” from Egypt, and their commencement into the wilderness.  There are several terrific accounts revealing the power of God, as well as His evident concern for His people.  We will observe the numerous “wilderness experiences” of the Israelites.  Furthermore, we will see parallels with our “wilderness experiences.” Exodus 13-15.  “Wh...  Read More