Pastor’s Blog

Plant Seeds “Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.”  3:22 Nelson Henderson said, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”  That’s what Moses was doing in today’s passage. An act of disobedience had disqualified him from … Read More

Our Part Remains Deuteronomy 2 brings a “bird’s-eye-view” of King Sihon’s defeat. Verse 24 popped out at me; “…See, I have given into your hand Sihon and his country. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle.” Ok, I read that and thought “Wait a minute, if God had given them land, … Read More

Just as God spoke to his people at Horeb and told them they had been comfortable long enough and to get moving, we too must recognize when our routine and contentment actually distracts from doing that which God would have us to do. We get too comfortable to move. Some of you know in your hearts … Read More

The Presence of the Lord The presence of the Lord fills the Tabernacle that Moses built with the help of the Israelites. Before the arrival of the Holy Spirit, God’s people relied on Moses for spiritual guidance. Now, with the arrival of the baptism in the Holy Spirit, all believers following Jesus could be filled … Read More

“From the blue, purple and scarlet yarn they made woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary.” ~ Exodus 39:1a Exodus 39 may seem insignificant giving specifics of the Ephod, breast piece, and garments and then continuing to detail linens, jewels and metals that were used. Why is this important? First, understanding each piece was created … Read More

Valuable materials were used to build the Tabernacle. Each section of the Tabernacle was such a work of art, but what was the significance of the materials used? Why was it so important for us to know the details? God is a master designer and everything that He creates is perfectly made and has significant … Read More

Ark of the Covenant Exodus 37 continues to explain instructions for the building of the tabernacle. It is interesting that God is so specific in what he wants in the tabernacle. One particular item within the tabernacle was the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark of the Covenant was a gold-covered wooden chest about three … Read More

Exodus 36 isn’t just about building God’s temple; it’s rich with life patterns that God showcases for His children. Moses’s call eventually included “…every skilled person to whom the Lord had given ability…” What a beautiful reminder that each person has been endowed by their Creator with certain skills and abilities that can help make … Read More

We all have skills and gifts that God has given us so that we can serve him and the body of Christ. Some of the gifts are “up front” skills that tend to get more attention – like teaching, preaching, evangelism, or leading others. For some reason, some people look at these gifts as if … Read More

The Radiant Face of Christ Moses heads back up Mount Sinai to meet with the Lord and as a result, his face becomes brightly radiant with the Lord’s presence. Moses broke the original, 10 Commandment tablets when he discovered Aaron had crafted a golden calf for the Israelites to worship in his absence (Exodus 32:19). … Read More