Posts Tagged ‘ Cross ’

Fear and disbelief at the precipice of promise: Numbers 13 and 14

In Numbers 13 and 14 we are continuing with the Israelites as they are sojourning with God. In chapter 13 God tells Moses to send 12 men to scout out the promised land to determine what the land is like. One man from each of the 12 tribes of Israel head out into the promised [ READ MORE ]

The restoration of man through Christ: Leviticus 27

What must go through a person who decides to sell themselves as a bondservant? Wouldn’t this choice be agonizing just as stated in Leviticus 27:2: “when a man makes a difficult vow, he shall be valued according to your valuation of persons belonging to the Lord.” What circumstances brought a person to become a bondservant? [ READ MORE ]

Sin’s burden and weight expressed in the law: Leviticus 5 and 6

We are inherently sinful! When I look at the law expressed in chapters 5 and 6 of Leviticus I see everyone living in sin. People sinned and it did not matter if they knew it or not sin was still sin. When I think about how difficult it has been for me to stay consistent [ READ MORE ]

From the valley you appreciate the mountain: Exodus 29 and 30

I sometimes think that I take God all too lightly. When I look at the statues and commands that were laid down for the Israelites to follow I feel wholly inadequate. This is an absolutely perfect place to be because it shows me how much I actually need Jesus Christ in my life. I cannot [ READ MORE ]

Grace to indebted, oppressed, and strangers: Exodus 21 and 22

In Exodus 18:17-27 Jethro gives advice to Moses about how to rule the people of Israel. In Exodus 12:37 you can easily say that there were at least 2 million men, women, and children. It seems that Exodus 21 and following are laying out how to govern the people of Israel. With such a concentration [ READ MORE ]

A foreshadowing of Jesus Christ in the thicket: Genesis 21 and 22

What did the scene look like when Abraham went to sacrifice his son Isaac? It makes me wonder about the scene. I think it is easy for me to overlook the story as a quick event. In reality Abraham and Isaac set up the altar for the sacrifice. When Abraham bound Isaac I think is [ READ MORE ]

Conversations with God in the Garden of Eden: Genesis 3 and 4

I find it amazing how God is showing my simple truths as I read through Genesis. In the garden of Eden God was physically present. I have always known that God was there but to think that he was physically present with Adam and Eve really amazes me. It makes me wonder at what point [ READ MORE ]

Only provision for this fallen world is Jesus Christ

  • May 8th, 2007
  • Posted in Life

Today I am brutally reminded that pain is a live in the world. All around me I see many people hurting. A good friend of mine that I worked at Apple with has had another stroke which was very seious. My heart aches for his family. My mom finds herself hurting after a long day [ READ MORE ]

Hopes desire grounded at Calvary

  • January 9th, 2007
  • Posted in Life

What is in a life? Why was my life chosen? How could it be worth dying? How could desire compel someone so much? Did it really happen to me? Does love fall upon me? How do I not deserve death? Could I give up everything? Can this lusting flesh prevail? How can I repay? A [ READ MORE ]