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complete devotion
Leviticus 1 The book of Leviticus picks up on the Exodus theme of sanctification, with only a slight twist. The issue in Leviticus is not how can I escape Egypt? but how can I express my devotion to the LORD? … Continue reading
Exodus: a finished (?) work
Exodus 40 After all those detailed instructions from the LORD, and Moses and those under him completing the tabernacle according to those specifications – you would think that at least Moses would be able to enter into the glory when … Continue reading
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Exodus: “to the LORD”
Exodus 35:1-29 Notice the simple phrase that shows the connection between Moses’ reminder of the Sabbath and his encouragement of contributions to the tabernacle. The phrase is “to the LORD.” The primary reason for the Sabbath observance by the Israelites … Continue reading
Exodus: the LORD whose name is Jealous
Exodus 34 The LORD promises to drive out the inhabitants of the land, but also threatens to punish any of his own people who are corrupted by them. He is a God of grace and judgment. We must always remember … Continue reading
Exodus: the presence makes the difference
Exodus 33 The crisis moment in this passage is when the people realize that God sends them to their destiny, but does not promise to go with them on the journey. Moses intercedes, because he knows that without the presence … Continue reading
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Exodus: glory upstaged
Exodus 32 The giving of the ten commandments was on stones engraved by the finger of God himself. Their revelation was supposed to be a glorious event, but it was upstaged by a rebellious people. The Israelites had corrupted their … Continue reading
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Exodus: the precious presence
Exodus 25 The tabernacle was not about the glory of the place but about the precious presence of God. He wanted to dwell in the midst of his people. He still does. When the LORD dwells among us, we remember … Continue reading
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Exodus: Restitution
Exodus 21:12-22:15 Violence and loss are part of living in a fallen world, but that fact does not absolve anyone of his personal responsibility toward those he has wronged. A nation of former slaves needed to know that each person … Continue reading
Exodus: second exodus
Exodus 20:1-17 The same powerful LORD who rescued the Israelites from Egypt now demands that they go through a second exodus. They must purge themselves of polytheism, insincerity and selfishness. Likewise, the same Jesus who died for us on the … Continue reading
first look at the nation God chose
Genesis 11. Moses now transitions his narrative to focus not on God’s dealings with the whole of humanity, but with one particular nation. The story of Babel (1-9) explains why God is doing that. Left alone, the nations gather together … Continue reading
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