Exodus

Golden Distractions

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“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 miraculous deliverance was short-lived in the minds of the Israelites. As Moses lingered in the presence of the LORD on Mt. Sinai, their impatience led them to idolatry [You can read to see what happens in Exodus

Silence, Solitude, and Sabbath

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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, and Sabbath are meant to provide renewal for the disciple.

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Settling for Golden Calves [When God Appears to Take Too Long]

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When Moses met with God on the mountain to receive the commandments, all of Israel waited to hear the divine directives. The problem is they didn’t wait that long.  They grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. The baffling thing about this narrative is how good God had been to them. God didn’t prescribe commandments until after he

Impatient Idolatry

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The Word Impatient Idolatry (Ex. 32) Even though the people had gotten out of Egypt, Egypt hadn’t gotten out of the people. Growing impatient with God’s timing, the people used a gift from God as an idol for God. This passage focuses on the Israelites’ formation of the golden calf and God’s judgment of their actions. CONTEXT After Joseph died,

The Subtlety of Idolatry

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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

The Sin of Idolatry

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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

The Wilderness Test

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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

The LORD Will Fight for You While You Keep Silent

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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

The Pharaohs of This World Are No Match for the Great I AM

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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

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