Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. (Exodus 40:34) One of the remarkable features of the Old Testament tabernacle was the presence of the Lord's glory, which was displayed in the form of a cloud by day and a pillar by night. The Israelites knew that God was with them because they could see a physical manifestation ... [Continue Reading]
Overflowing Generosity (Exodus 36:1-8; 39:32-43)
And the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning. So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the Lord commanded to be done.” (Exodus 36:3b-5) Do you remember the last time that people gave so generously to the ... [Continue Reading]
Radiating God’s Glory (Exodus 34-35)
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the Lord. (Exodus 34:29) There's something about being in God's presence that makes a difference. After Moses spent time in God's presence, his face radiated with God's glory. It wasn't Moses' glory - it was ... [Continue Reading]
Being Near to God (Exodus 32-33)
Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here." (Exodus 33:15) The point at which God was not going to move forward with Moses and the Israelites into the Promised Land was the point at which Moses no longer wanted to move forward. The sins of the Israelites were huge: they had fashioned a false god out of gold, and the Lord ... [Continue Reading]
Making Room for Rest (Exodus 30-31)
‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it is to be put to death; those who do any work on that day must be cut off from their people. (Exodus 31:14) Is taking a day off really so important to God that a person should be put to death for violating the command? Apparently so. The real question is: why? The answer is a little complex, but ... [Continue Reading]
Near to the Heart (Exodus 27-29)
Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the Lord. (Exodus 28:30b) As the high priest, Aaron had a great responsibility to the nation of Israel. He was to offer sacrifices on their behalf to God, but he was also to aid in the making of decisions. It's interesting that such an emphasis is placed on the means of ... [Continue Reading]
Giving God Your Best (Exodus 25-26)
'Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker.' (Exodus 26:1) We make a mistake when we believe that God doesn't desire our best work. It's interesting that God didn't tell Moses to find any old person to make the tabernacle curtains. The instruction was specific: the ... [Continue Reading]
Look Out For The Donkeys (Exodus 23-24)
If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it. (Exodus 23:5) I haven't seen too many donkeys collapsing under the weight of a heavy load, but the picture is certainly an interesting one. I can't imagine leaving such a donkey by the side of the road even if it did belong to my enemy. But ... [Continue Reading]
The Buck Stops Here (Exodus 19-22)
If, however, the bull has had the habit of goring and the owner has been warned but has not kept it penned up and it kills a man or woman, the bull is to be stoned and its owner also is to be put to death. (Exodus 21:29) You might be tempted to think that President Truman was the first person to take responsibility for his own actions with his famous statement, "The Buck ... [Continue Reading]
Do You Trust Me? (Exodus 16-18)
Each morning everyone gathered as much as they needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away. On the sixth day, they gathered twice as much—two omers for each person—and the leaders of the community came and reported this to Moses. (Exodus 16:21-22) As the Israelites were wandering through the wilderness, food became a great issue. After all, there were at least a ... [Continue Reading]
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