Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 36-38
Moses was an exceptional leader. Moses, like most leaders, believed he could do everything. He could stand before the Lord on behalf of Israel. He could stand before Israel on behalf of the Lord. He could lead Israel throughout the wilderness. If need be, he could lead them into battle. And if that wasn’t enough, […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 33-35
Parents sacrifice convenience in order to please our children. Face it, no parent enjoys going to Chuck E. Cheese. For the sake of our children, however, we take them. We have thoughts like, “I’ll take you to Chuck E. Cheese, but I don’t have to like it.” Our kids enjoy it, while we half-heartedly smile […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 30-32
At the top of Mount Sinai, Moses received God’s provisions for worship. God revealed His holiness through the Law, Tabernacle, sacrifices, and priesthood. His expectation was for Israel to worship and serve with holiness. At the top of the mountain God’s holiness was revealed, and at the foot of the mountain man’s sinfulness was revealed. […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 28-29
Today’s reading in Exodus 28 and 29 shouldn’t be overlooked or skimmed. These two chapters reveal God’s attention to detail. Everything in the Tabernacle was teeming with significance. This is also true concerning the Priesthood and their consecration. The service of the Tabernacle was no ordinary work. Therefore, the men who served in the Tabernacle […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 25-27
God delivered to Moses a blueprint concerning His dwelling among His people. Every detail of the Tabernacle was given attention and was baptized with significance. This transportable structure would be stationary at particular points in the wilderness. The Tabernacle would dwell at the centermost part of the camp with each tribe of Israel strategically situated […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 22-24
Have you ever been invited somewhere of importance, or to meet someone of great stature? Meeting a celebrity or a person of power can be intimidating. If you are anything like me, you get nervous or anxious. I usually can’t speak clearly. I don’t know what it is, but being near someone of great distinction […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 19-21
In Israel’s exodus we see the power of God displayed. In the giving of the Law we see the holiness of God revealed. Please note that the exodus preceded the giving of the Law. The Law wasn’t given first, because the Law couldn’t provide liberty. The Law, rather, provided safety. If God was going to […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 16-18
The children of Israel proved to have short memories. They forgot about the ten plagues and the exodus from Egypt. The Red Sea parting was a distant memory. Their memory overlooked Marah’s bitter waters turned sweet. When Israel arrived at the wilderness of Sin, all of these events had transpired in the last two months […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 13-15
The exodus from Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea proved to be exciting moments for Israel. The wilderness seemed promising to the newly freed people. A song of victory and praise to God burst from the hearts of Moses and Israel. Sadly the celebrating didn’t last long. Israel went from singing to murmuring […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 11-12
Moses’ confrontation with Pharaoh came to its climatic finale. The death of the firstborn would be the final plague in Egypt. This final plague involved instructions for Israel. Every Israelite household was to take an unblemished lamb and kill it. Next, they were to take the blood and strike it on the two side posts […]