Daily Readings in the Bible Leviticus 1-4
You’ve made it to Leviticus. You may feel like giving up in the coming days. That’s due to the fact that Leviticus is made up of 27 head-scratching chapters that may not seem important to the rest of the Bible, or to your present day life. I want to encourage you to read through Leviticus […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 39-40
The Tabernacle included seven items: the Brazen Altar; the Brazen Laver; the Table of Shewbread; the Candle-Stand; the Altar of Incense; The Ark of the Covenant; and the Mercy Seat. The High Priest wore seven articles to minister within the Tabernacle: undergarments (Ex. 28:42-43); a white tunic (Ex. 28:39; 39:27); a blue robe over that, […]
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 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 […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Genesis 48-50
Joseph is mentioned alongside several heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11. The writer says, “By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones” (Heb. 11:22; cf. Gen. 50:25-26). Joseph led an amazing and faithful life. If anyone needed to be […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Genesis 46-47
Joseph might be the most vivid type of Christ in the Old Testament. Joseph was beloved by his father (Gen. 37:3-4). He was hated and rejected by his brothers (Gen. 37:8). He was believed to be dead, but actually alive (Gen. 45:28). While his own people believed him to be dead, Joseph saved a Gentile […]