Creative Space for Wanderers
Many details are provided for consecrating Aaron and his sons, priests of the Lord. One thing I see when reading these details is that Moses honored the people who created all of the supporting elements of the tabernacle. By examining each detail, in essence he says, we are able to worship the Lord because you …
Chapter 24 has some remarkable thoughts: “they saw God, and they ate and drank.” Scholars are quick to clarify what it means here, but these few people committed to obeying God, “Everything the Lord has said we will do…we will obey” (), so the Lord invited them, “Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu and the …
and See also Reading these laws of old make me wonder how to apply them to my life in 2016 and beyond. The best response I can give is one of historical perspective, that these words provide color to the outlines of our ancestors. Slaves for over 400 years, God provides rules, commands, laws–he provides …
and Psalm 17 is particularly comforting this morning. “Keep me as the apple of your eye…” What an amazing thought! God actually looks at me, he sees me and is pleased with the possibilities. My reflection is in his eyes because he is watching, not as one who lords over another, but as a father …
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and The Passover took the firstborn from the Egyptians, all the Israelites were spared. Now God directs a simple gesture of gratitude: “Consecrate to me every firstborn male.” So what does it mean to consecrate? When was the last time someone asked me to consecrate something? Answer: In the Bible the word consecration means “the …
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Pharaoh’s hardened heart reads more like insanity than simply being hard-headed. His officials urge him to comply, “How long will this man be a snare to us? …Do you not yet realize that Egypt is ruined?” (Exodus 10:7). Pharaoh’s response to Moses’ threat of an eighth plague is: No! Moses and Aaron are driven out …
and Ironically, today’s Our Daily Bread referred to that begins, “The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven.” As I read Exodus 7, I have a little empathy for these leaders. God gave Moses the ability to perform signs for Pharaoh, why wouldn’t …
and See also Israel (Jacob) and his descendant grew in great numbers as the years progressed and of course, Joseph and his brothers eventually died. Time passes. “Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt” (Exodus 1:8). Now things begin to change…for the worse: “…so the Egyptians came to …
and Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and completely forgives them all. It’s interesting that Joseph presents his family to Pharaoh and “Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased” (Genesis 45:16). Joseph’s service to Egypt was one with such integrity and honor that all those in power, the royal dynasty if you will, are pleased …
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