In the Book of Exodus, we see the divine design of God’s plan for the tabernacle and how he used his people to build it. Not only was it a place for the people to meet with God, but it was a pattern that pointed to something still yet to come. According to the New Testament, God sent his Son …
You’ve probably heard of the 10 Commandments. You might even be able to cite some of them from your memory. One thing I have noticed is that not many people understand the difference between the first two. Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of …
Idolatry is putting something or someone in the place of God. Not too long after their exodus from Egypt, the Israelites are caught up in sinful idolatry. The proper response to God’s activity is worship, but they responded in abandonment. Notes from Exodus 32 Their hearts turned to Egypt long before their hands made a god (Acts. 7:39-40). Idolatry is a …
Exodus 17:1-7 is a wonderful portrayal of God’s wandering people and his unwavering commitment to them. After the exodus from Egypt, the people demand water from the LORD. They don’t ask, they don’t pray, they demand. God commands Moses to strike the rock and water flows out. Paul taught us (1 Corinthians 10:5-6) that we are to learn from Israel’s …
As the children of Israel left Egypt and crossed the Red Sea, God reminded the people of his power. When it seemed as if there was no way out, God showed up and delivered them yet again. The incredible story is recounted in Exodus 13:17-14:31. Exodus 15 is the first worship song recorded in the Bible and it is simply …
It is important to make it a habit to thank God (1 Thess. 5:18; Eph. 5:20; Ps. 136:26). As he rescues us, our response is to honor him (Ps. 50:14-15). We should aspire to be like the one leper who returned to thank Jesus out of the ten who were healed and went on their way. After he has answered …
I am often asked about a devotional book for someone who wants to grow. I have read many devotionals and, in fact, I have written many devotionals for people. In the past, I had a couple of books that I would recommend. In recent years, I have had a complete turnaround in this department. Without hesitation, there is one devotional …
2015 was a busy year. The world had some interesting developments. Church and ministry were blowing and going. And in the middle of all of it, for whatever reason, people checked out posts on this blog. For all the posts written, these were the top 15 of 2015: 15. What to Do About Personality-Driven Churches The rise (and unfortunate falls) …
God is God alone. He demonstrates his glory by comforting his people and confronting those who oppose him. When Moses confronts Pharaoh, this ruler believes he is more powerful than the great I AM. He pridefully states he doesn’t know who this God is. He is about to find out. Here are some notes: Pharaoh is about to get a front-row …
We all know the awkward moment when you are on one end of a phone call with a wrong number. Maybe you dialed it or received it, maybe you sent the right text message to the wrong person, or maybe you went to the wrong room to meet someone. Do you have a time in your life when your communication …
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