Ability Envy The LORD said to Moses, “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.” Exodus 31:1-3 My Takeaways Something Old Contentment: Mentally or…
Exactly You must build this Tabernacle and its furnishing exactly according to the pattern I will show you. Exodus 25:9 NOTE: Apparently, I said, “February 10th,” and it’s the 9th. Sorry about that. My Takeaways Something Old Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is…
God’s Merciful Delay But I will not drive them out in a single year… Exodus 23:29a My Takeaways Something Old The LORD sometimes is merciful in rescuing us from ourselves. He takes time to rescue us so we can: Witness His mighty hand at work Learn to depend on Him Get used to the…
The Lavish Love of God But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. Exodus 20:6 My Takeaways Something Old Do I give me affection to another god? Something New Lavish: To expend or give in great amounts or without limit Unfailing: Inexhaustible; endless If…
When Slavery Looks Good “If only the LORD had killed us back in Egypt,” they moaned. “There we sat around pots filled with meat and ate all the bread we wanted. But now you have brought us into this wilderness to starve us all to death.” Exodus 16:3 My Takeaways Something Old Why…
God’s Way When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” Exodus 13:17…