Championing Commandments
The 10 Commandments. Should Christians see them as archaic and useless, fulfilled and pointless, or timely and necessary? The 10 rules that provided…
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Golden Distractions
“They have turned aside quickly out of the way that I commanded them. They have made for themselves a golden calf…” (Ex. 32:8) God’s…
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It’s Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing
Religious leaders opposed Jesus while He was doing good on the Sabbath day because it broke their manmade rules. The follower of Jesus…
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Silence, Solitude, and Sabbath
In our fast-paced society and our continuously-loud distractions, our eyes, ears, bodies, minds, hearts, and souls need margin. The disciplines of silence, solitude,…
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Settling for Golden Calves [When God Appears to Take Too Long]
When Moses met with God on the mountain to receive the commandments, all of Israel waited to hear the divine directives. The problem…
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Impatient Idolatry
The Word Impatient Idolatry (Ex. 32) Even though the people had gotten out of Egypt, Egypt hadn’t gotten out of the people. Growing…
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The Subtlety of Idolatry
You’ve probably heard of the 10 Commandments. You might even be able to cite some of them from your memory. One thing I…
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The Sin of Idolatry
Idolatry is putting something or someone in the place of God. Not too long after their exodus from Egypt, the Israelites are caught…
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The Wilderness Test
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…
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The LORD Will Fight for You While You Keep Silent
As the children of Israel left Egypt and crossed the Red Sea, God reminded the people of his power. When it seemed as…
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The Pharaohs of This World Are No Match for the Great I AM
God is God alone. He demonstrates his glory by comforting his people and confronting those who oppose him. When Moses confronts Pharaoh, this ruler…
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Moses, a Bush on Fire, and the Almighty’s Plan
As we continue going through the Bible, we have now approached Exodus. God responded to Israel’s terrible plight by listening to the prayers…
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