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The Lord’s Name is the revelation of His identity. His Name reveals that He is a wondrous God of forgiveness and mercy. “The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin . . .”

BibleGateway: Exodus 34 ESV Text: Exodus 34 Exodus 34 (Listen) Moses Makes New Tablets 34:1 The LORD said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of… Read More »The Lord’s Name is the revelation of His identity. His Name reveals that He is a wondrous God of forgiveness and mercy. “The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin . . .”

Moses wanted to know how the Lord would lead His people. The Lord said, “My presence will go with you . . .” The Lord’s Presence is the Son of God. With His sure guidance the people would reach the Promised Land. Only by the perfect care of Christ can we reach the Promised Land of Heaven.

BibleGateway: Exodus 33 ESV Text: Exodus 33 Exodus 33 (Listen) The Command to Leave Sinai 33:1 The LORD said to Moses, “Depart; go up from here,… Read More »Moses wanted to know how the Lord would lead His people. The Lord said, “My presence will go with you . . .” The Lord’s Presence is the Son of God. With His sure guidance the people would reach the Promised Land. Only by the perfect care of Christ can we reach the Promised Land of Heaven.

How could the Israelites turn from God so quickly to worship an idol? But wait! Shouldn’t we identify the idols in our own lives first? By the power of the Spirit and Word, let us daily grind our personal idols to powder, thanking God for His great mercy for sinners like you and me.

BibleGateway: Exodus 32 ESV Text: Exodus 32 Exodus 32 (Listen) The Golden Calf 32:1 When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the… Read More »How could the Israelites turn from God so quickly to worship an idol? But wait! Shouldn’t we identify the idols in our own lives first? By the power of the Spirit and Word, let us daily grind our personal idols to powder, thanking God for His great mercy for sinners like you and me.

The Lord gives instructions for the building of the Ark of the Covenant. Later we learn how once yearly the High Priest was to sprinkle animal blood on the covering of the Ark. This blood prefigures the blood of Christ. His cleansing blood is the only we sinners can get near to God.

BibleGateway: Exodus 25 ESV Text: Exodus 25 Exodus 25 (Listen) Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the people of Israel,… Read More »The Lord gives instructions for the building of the Ark of the Covenant. Later we learn how once yearly the High Priest was to sprinkle animal blood on the covering of the Ark. This blood prefigures the blood of Christ. His cleansing blood is the only we sinners can get near to God.

The Lord establishes a civil code by which Israelite society was to be governed. The undergirding foundation for this code is the timeless law of “love your neighbor.” May the love of Christ move us to follow the laws of our land. By doing so, we honor God and show love to our neighbor.

BibleGateway: Exodus 21 ESV Text: Exodus 21 Exodus 21 (Listen) Laws About Slaves 21:1 “Now these are the rules that you shall set before them. 2 When… Read More »The Lord establishes a civil code by which Israelite society was to be governed. The undergirding foundation for this code is the timeless law of “love your neighbor.” May the love of Christ move us to follow the laws of our land. By doing so, we honor God and show love to our neighbor.

It was a day of thunder, lightning, smoke, and a shrill trumpet blast! From the mountain the Lord spells out, in no uncertain terms, His holy demands! Mount Sinai fills the sinful heart with terror. Our only hope? Run to Mount Calvary, where is found God’s infinite mercy!

BibleGateway: Exodus 20 ESV Text: Exodus 20 Exodus 20 (Listen) The Ten Commandments 20:1 And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your… Read More »It was a day of thunder, lightning, smoke, and a shrill trumpet blast! From the mountain the Lord spells out, in no uncertain terms, His holy demands! Mount Sinai fills the sinful heart with terror. Our only hope? Run to Mount Calvary, where is found God’s infinite mercy!

“I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” These are words of grace spoken by the Lord before the giving of His Law. We are saved entirely by grace and not in the least by our works. Yet grace produces a desire to walk in the ways of God’s commands.

BibleGateway: Exodus 19 ESV Text: Exodus 19 Exodus 19 (Listen) Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1 On the third new moon after the people of Israel had… Read More »“I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” These are words of grace spoken by the Lord before the giving of His Law. We are saved entirely by grace and not in the least by our works. Yet grace produces a desire to walk in the ways of God’s commands.

Moses’ father-in-law advises him to delegate some of the work. Called workers are saved from burnout when others step up to play an active role in the work of the Church. More importantly, when the talents of God’s people are put to use in service of the Lord, God’s Church is blessed.

BibleGateway: Exodus 18 ESV Text: Exodus 18 Exodus 18 (Listen) Jethro’s Advice 18:1 Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had… Read More »Moses’ father-in-law advises him to delegate some of the work. Called workers are saved from burnout when others step up to play an active role in the work of the Church. More importantly, when the talents of God’s people are put to use in service of the Lord, God’s Church is blessed.

Moses holding up His arms over the battlefield was a way to show how necessary it is to have God’s blessing and help. In whatever endeavor, let us rely on the Lord to see us through. Also, don’t forget to hold up your pastor’s arms. He’s only a man, and your encouragement is invaluable.

BibleGateway: Exodus 17 ESV Text: Exodus 17 Exodus 17 (Listen) Water from the Rock 17:1 All the congregation of the people of Israel moved on from… Read More »Moses holding up His arms over the battlefield was a way to show how necessary it is to have God’s blessing and help. In whatever endeavor, let us rely on the Lord to see us through. Also, don’t forget to hold up your pastor’s arms. He’s only a man, and your encouragement is invaluable.

Whenever things get hard for the Israelites, it’s complain, complain, complain. Even so, the Lord, in His mercy, provides for His grumbling people. The Lord never fails to provide for His people. May He replace our complaining, with trusting hearts filled with thanksgiving.

BibleGateway: Exodus 16 ESV Text: Exodus 16 Exodus 16 (Listen) Bread from Heaven 16:1 They set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the people… Read More »Whenever things get hard for the Israelites, it’s complain, complain, complain. Even so, the Lord, in His mercy, provides for His grumbling people. The Lord never fails to provide for His people. May He replace our complaining, with trusting hearts filled with thanksgiving.

The Lord gives a complete victory to Israel over the Egyptians. Through Jesus, He’s given us a full and final victory over sin, death, and Satan. With Israel of old, how can we not sing a song of praise for all the marvelous things the Lord has done for us, and continues to do for us.

BibleGateway: Exodus 15 ESV Text: Exodus 15 Exodus 15 (Listen) The Song of Moses 15:1 Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to… Read More »The Lord gives a complete victory to Israel over the Egyptians. Through Jesus, He’s given us a full and final victory over sin, death, and Satan. With Israel of old, how can we not sing a song of praise for all the marvelous things the Lord has done for us, and continues to do for us.

“Do not be afraid . . . The LORD will fight for you.” After speaking these words through Moses, the Lord follows through, rescuing His people by the incredible parting of the Red Sea. The Lord always keeps His promises. So don’t be afraid. Sit back and watch the Lord fight for you.

BibleGateway: Exodus 14 ESV Text: Exodus 14 Exodus 14 (Listen) Crossing the Red Sea 14:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel… Read More »“Do not be afraid . . . The LORD will fight for you.” After speaking these words through Moses, the Lord follows through, rescuing His people by the incredible parting of the Red Sea. The Lord always keeps His promises. So don’t be afraid. Sit back and watch the Lord fight for you.