My reading today in Deuteronomy chapters 13 and 14 has left me asking a question: Does God test us? In Deuteronomy 13:3 it states that, “you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams; for the Lord you God is testing you to find out if you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.” The scripture says that God is testing the Israelites when there is a false prophet luring them away. This was something that I guess thought didn’t happen. I don’t know why I thought that because I honestly don’t have any reason to assume anything about God. Continue Reading…
Tag Archive - Exodus
Does God test us, stand firm in faith: Deuteronomy 13 and 14
The painful reality of sin and God’s provision: Leviticus 19 and 20
>I think every other time I have read Leviticus it was my version of the blitzkrieg: fast and swift with little accuracy. It’s the kind of thinking that says if I blitz through this ‘boring’ book of the Bible enough I will eventually glean something useful from it. I was really wrong because I have been reading through Leviticus since May 19th and even though it has been a long slow walk through this difficult book full of sacrifices and laws but I am finding great enjoyment and passion because I am seeing a picture of Jesus Christ .
God’s remembrance of His people an Exodus Summary
Exodus is the continuation of the promise and story that began in Genesis. You have the ancestors of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who were left in Egypt at the end of Genesis and throughout Exodus we see God working in mighty ways to show His glory through freeing the Israelites. Continue Reading…
Splendor of God glimpsed in His Tabernacle: Exodus 39 and 40
I long to see the glory of God! When I think how wonderful all the elements of the tabernacle must have looked I want to see the creator of it all so much more! I am reminded by how much more I need God in my life.
At this point God has occupied the tabernacle with a cloud by day and fire by night. What a sight that would have been to see. The splendor of the whole tabernacle would have been overshadowed by the awesome Glory of God. Continue Reading…
The workmanship of the Tabernacle: Exodus 37 and 38
I wonder how long it took to complete all the work for the Tabernacle? I am too used to running to the hardware store to get all the equipment needed for projects but everything was hand made. That just boggles my mind. I can’t fathom how it was all done. It must have been a sight to behold when the work was completed. What was Bezalel thinking when he was working on all the components to the tabernacle? Continue Reading…
Economy of porpoise skins accounted in Exodus 35 and 36
Where did the porpoise skins come from? It’s a small whale!? It makes me wonder about where all the items came from. Was it from the Egyptians when they left? If so where did the Egyptians get the skins. There must have been a lot more trade happening than I thought. Continue Reading…
Passion of a young man, Joshua: Exodus 33 and 34
“Thus the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend. When Moses returned to the camp, his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, would not depart the tent.” Exodus 33:11 Why did Joshua not depart the tent of meeting? When Moses left the tent it states that Joshua would not depart. Is it his desire to be close to God? Did Joshua talk to God also? Is it passion to know God that motivated him? Just some questions I have. Continue Reading…
God’s skillful artisans used in Exodus 31 and 32
I love how the question I had about the skill of the artisans (here) was answered in Exodus 31. You have Bezalel and Ahisamach by name but all craftsman with skill were given even more skill. When you hear God speak of Bezalel it is truly wonderful, “I have filled him with the spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, to make artistic designs for work in gold, in silver, and in bronze, and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship.” I long to see what everything looked like. Even though the items seem amazing it needs to be remembered that this is just a glimpse and a poor blurry glimpse at that of who God is and what heaven will be like. Continue Reading…
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 do anything to increase my merit with God. I just place my trust in the face that Jesus died on the cross for my sins and then there is nothing that is necessary beyond that for me to have the assurance of eternal life with God. Continue Reading…
God’s plan and preparation in His people: Exodus 27 and 28
What was it like for Moses on the mountain when God was giving him instructions on how to make everything? God tells Moses to make it like it was shown to him. What an amazing thought to think about what Moses saw. Continue Reading…
