From Exodus 39-40 The craftsmen have finished the construction of the tabernacle and all the items of worship in it. They hand it over to Moses for inspection and he approves of their work by [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 33-35 In Hebrew culture a person’s name says a lot about their origin and who they are. In today’s passage we consider the progressive revealing of the LORD’s name through Exodus. This post [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 28-29 In today’s passage we learn about consecration. Becoming holy. The LORD gave his Priests several instructions. Consecrated Priests had blood on themselves when they were finished. The blood made them holy to [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 22-24 In today’s passage the LORD teaches Moses about property law and restitution. Restitution is the return of something lost or stolen so that the original situation is restored. This post is part [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 16-18 In today’s passage the people quarrel with Moses. They want water. Moses goes to the LORD and he is told to strike the rock. Water comes out and the people drink. This [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 10-12 The Passover is the last of the ten plagues the LORD sent on Egypt. Israel was to sacrifice a lamb, wipe its blood on top of their doors and eat it so [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 4-6 Thus says the LORD, Israel is my firstborn son. The expression reveals the familial nature of the relationship between God’s people and the LORD. Israel is his firstborn son. Firstborns had special [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 46-47 Jacob is on his way to Egypt to be reunited with his long lost son Joseph. Its a significant event in his life and marks a new era for his family. A [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 41-42 Pharaoh has a couple of dreams and he does not know what they mean. Dreams held supernatural significance in ancient near eastern cultures. So he sends out for people who may interpret [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 35-37 In today’s passage God reaffirms Jacob’s name change and his promises of offspring and land. The significance of names is important in Hebrew culture. Israel means ‘strives with God’. This post is [ Read More … ]