Take a look at the Ten Commandments in chapter 20 of Exodus. I find it so interesting that the first commandment is that we shall have no other gods but our LORD-the one and only God. Why would this be the top of the list of “shall nots?” I think this is the first and most important because all of the other commandments stem from not worshiping anyone or anything else but the LORD. When we make idols out of people or possessions, we tend to to crazy, stupid and dangerous things. Each one-stealing, coveting neighbor’s wife, coveting neighbor’s property, … Continue Reading »»
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Take a look again at Exodus chapter 14. I am sure we all heard the Red Sea account year after year in Vacation Bible School. It is easy to skim through the parts we think we already know. But, take time to read it again and observe God’s mighty hand in saving the Israelites. As many times as I have read this passage, I never payed much attention to verses 13-14. The Israelites were doubting God’s motives as the Egyptians were fast approaching. They had a 600 chariot army on one side and the Red Sea on the other. It … Continue Reading »»
Today I want to focus on a passage in chapter 12 which is chock full of meaning, symbolism and foreshadow of what Christ would do on the cross many many centuries later. God is so cool in how he delivered the Israelites from His judgement on Egypt and then how He delivers us from our sins when we have Christ as our Lord and King. Please read the following passage. It is a tad long, but worth taking another look at so hang in there and soak in all of the rich symbolism. Exodus 12:3-13 (New International Version)3 Tell the … Continue Reading »»