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Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 25:8-26:37 Today in Exodus, we begin to read about the construction of the Tabernacle and the religious objects made of precious metals within it. Several resources to help us visualize the Tabernacle in 3D will be posted shortly. Another Psalm of Asaph. And in Acts, a dispute about – coincidentally – [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-25:7 Today in Exodus, Moses goes to the mountain top for an extended spiritual retreat (why?), leaving Aaron and Co. in charge. We continue with the Psalms of Asaph – the author of several previous Psalms, all 4 we read today, and several more in the next few days. And in Acts, [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 23:1-24:11 Today in Exodus, more commands, laws, and promises from God, including a radical and forward-looking section on loving our enemies-or, at least, helping them with their livestock issues. In the Psalms, Asaph struggles mightily with one of the toughest questions out there, and is rewarded in his struggle with some [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 20:22-22:31 In Exodus, God gives Moses more laws beyond the ten commandments. These are legal edicts and decisions that frame how the culture of the Israelites will operate, and how God wishes His people to treat one other. Psalm 72 highlights the passing of the kingship baton from David to [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-20:21 Today in Exodus: the 10 Commandments. Both timely and timeless. In the Psalms: so much, so unique, including one written to “get God’s attention.” And in Acts, Paul finds different results in Berea and Athens, and we learn much about the nature of ministry and the nature of God. Today’s Scripture [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 18:13-19:25 In Exodus, Jethro, acting perhaps as a father toward Moses, gives Moses good advice about delegating and de-stressing. Then, Moses is free to step into that unique role God has given him, and meet God in all His holiness atop the mountain. Psalm 68 contains imagery that bears a [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-18:12 The children of Israel grumble again about the water situation, and God shows up again. Also, Moses learns a valuable lesson about leadership-a lesson that will recur, and keep on giving. Saul is struck by Psalm 66 and the Psalmist’s invitation into the Story of the Scripture. And a miraculous [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 16:1-16:36 In Exodus, the children of Israel receive manna from heaven and meat to eat – and yet it is in response to grumbling, rather than a sincere request from God. And they can’t even obey his commands about when and how to collect the food that is – [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 14:31-15:27 Today the children of Israel celebrate the tremendous victory they have been given over the Egyptians with song and dance. This lasts for all of three days, until they realize they’ve been without water, and they begin grumbling toward God. An important lesson in human frailty. Three Psalms [...] Scripture Readings: Old Testament: Exodus 13:22-14:30 Today the children of Israel begin to have some doubts about the whole exodus thing – until God parts the Red Sea in front of them, kills a chunk of the Egyptian army, and ushers them safely across with a pillar of cloud as their rear guard. Wow! The [...] |
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