The Tabernacle 26 “Moreover, you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen and blue and purple and scarlet yarns; you shall make them with cherubim skillfully worked into them. 2 The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits,[a] and the breadth of each curtain four cubits; all the curtains shall be the same size. 3 Five curtains shall be coupled … Read More
Month: July 2014
The New Tabernacle
Exodus 25 Chapter 25 is the tabernacle that Israel was to build for God. The key passage for this chapter and the next few chapters is Ex. 25:8-9, “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will … Read More
Exodus 25
Contributions for the Sanctuary 25 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the people of Israel, that they take for me a contribution. From every man whose heart moves him you shall receive the contribution for me. 3 And this is the contribution that you shall receive from them: gold, silver, and bronze,4 blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, … Read More
Exodus 24 Devotion
A covenant requires at least two parties and each must enter into it willingly. God set forth the terms of the covenant relationship to Israel and they agreed to them. But the terms are really about the relationship process. Successful relationships cost each party something and through Moses’ life we see a small part of … Read More
Exodus 24
The Covenant Confirmed 24 Then he said to Moses, “Come up to the Lord, you and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, andseventy of the elders of Israel, and worship from afar. 2 Moses alone shall come near to theLord, but the others shall not come near, and the people shall not come up with him.” 3 Moses came and told the people all … Read More
Exodus 23 Devotion
God continues to give instruction to his people in Exodus 23 on how they should live their lives. Notice how similar the scripture in Exodus is to the scripture from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: “If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to take it back to him. If … Read More
Exodus 23
23 “You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be amalicious witness. 2 You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, nor shall you bear witness in a lawsuit, siding with the many, so as to pervert justice, 3 nor shall you be partial to a poor man … Read More
Exodus 22 Devotion
Repentance Often Includes Restitution The Old Testament (OT) law is filled with 3 types of laws: Ceremonial, Cultural, and ‘Christ’ Laws. While Exodus 22 is filled with Cultural Laws, the Principle of Restitution is clearly illustrated in this passage. Restitution is a forgotten OT principle still applicable in today’s church. Read Luke 19:1-10. Restitution is … Read More
Exodus 22
22 [a] “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he shall repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2 [b] If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him, 3 but if the sun has risen on him, there … Read More
Exodus 21 Devotion
After reading today’s passage you may be wondering, “What does this have to do with me? I’m not a Hebrew servant, digging a pit and leaving it uncovered or own a bull that goes around goring people.” I thought the same thing. But after reading the passage again, God revealed how relevant it is for … Read More