Understandably, God was not happy with the Israelites when they forged the golden calf. His word: go with the Israelites on to the Promised Land (a land of milk and honey), but I will not go with you. Moses knew something very important at this point. He reasoned that it was better to wander around in the desert with God than it was go into the land of ... [Continue Reading]
God’s vision for Israel (Exodus 4-6)
There are so many good lessons here that I almost don't know where to begin. Here's an outline of what it means when God gives us a vision for something as He gave to Moses: 1. Don't ever say, "but God" If God gives you vision and direction, then you don't need to worry about whether or not you're talented to get the job done. Moses came up with various excuses for ... [Continue Reading]
Greatness forgotten (Exodus 1-3)
Every time I read Exodus 1 I am reminded that Joseph, even though he was one of the greatest leaders in the Bible, was forgotten when his days were over. He died, Pharaoh died, and a new government took over: a government that didn't recognize Joseph or his accomplishments in saving Egypt from dying of starvation. In a matter of a few years this ... [Continue Reading]
The Pillar and Buttress of Truth
Truth is a concept that isn't particularly prevalent in contemporary American culture. Whatever a person wants to believe is his or her prerogative, and no one else should assert any other opinion. Whatever you desire to be truth is truth so long as your truth doesn't impress its value on someone else's. While this might sound like a nice ... [Continue Reading]
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