Category Archives: relationship with God
those walking beside us
Numbers 2 A march is not designed for individuality. It works best when everyone is in his place. The march to the promised land was to be accomplished tribe by tribe, with the tent of meeting at the center. Our … Continue reading
devotion and value
Leviticus 27 The whole book of Leviticus speaks to the question of what one does with one’s life once it has been rescued by the blood of the Lamb. The regulations in the final chapter have to do with vows … Continue reading
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devotion and discipline
Leviticus 26 The LORD warned those whom he recued that it would be a serious thing to disregard his rules. The chief application today is not for those who want to be saved, but for those who think they … Continue reading
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approved devotion
Leviticus 9 This event was singular in that the priests did not have to prepare the fire which was to consume the sacrifices on the altar. The LORD himself sent the fire. This was his way of showing approval of … Continue reading
Exodus: serving in God’s name
Exodus 39 Those who served at the tabernacle were to be as ornately dressed as the tabernacle itself. It is a special thing to serve God for the sake of your people, and to represent him to your people. This … Continue reading
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Exodus: the outer court
Exodus 38 Just as much detail is given as to the articles and raw materials that made up the outer court as the tabernacle itself. It was crucial that the Israelites understand that access into the presence of God is … Continue reading
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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: 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: the mountain
Exodus 19 Mount Sinai serves to transition the reader of Exodus from the theme of deliverance by grace to the theme of sanctification. The mountain is a dangerous place and should not be treated casually. God is there, and he … Continue reading
Jacob: El-Elohe-Israel
Genesis 33. Jacob limps away from Peniel, where he had seen the face of God, and his life was delivered. He now meets up with his brother Esau – whom he hadn’t seen for 20 years. God has been at … Continue reading
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