Pastor’s Blog

“…If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” ~ Exodus 33:15 This is a bold statement Moses makes before God since the Lord told Moses, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (v.14) Remember, Moses just came down the mountain to find the Israelites … Read More

Exodus 32 reveals to us how the Israelites became impatient. Because of their impatience, they began to make an idol out of gold, therefore false worshipping. I imagine that because Moses wasn’t there and God couldn’t actually see them, they figured that they could get away with their sin. This sin made God very upset. … Read More

We All Have a Role The LORD told Moses in this chapter who would head-up and do the actual construction. Having given Moses all the instructions regarding what is to be built, the LORD then told Moses whom He has chosen to be the chief builder: Bezalel. The LORD’s remarks regarding this choosing are very … Read More

God gives Moses directions for the tabernacle in Exodus 30, but look at verse six: “You shall put the altar in front and outside of the veil that screens the ark of the Testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the Law, where I will meet with you.” The Lord reminds Moses that He’ll … Read More

In Exodus 29, God instructed the Israelites to consecrate Aaron and his sons as the very first priests. Aaron’s family, the tribe of Levi, would be the priests for God’s people until the coming of the Messiah. “The priesthood is theirs by a lasting ordinance. In this way you shall ordain Aaron and his sons.” … Read More

Consecration for a Higher Purpose In Exodus 28, we see Moses receive instructions regarding the priestly garments and their use in the Tabernacle. The skilled men would make all the priestly garments (vs. 3), the ephod (vs. 6), and the Breastpiece (v.15)  Aaron and his sons would serve as the priests. Great care was taken … Read More

“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning.” Exodus 27:20 Today’s reading is a continuation of details that are given for the construction of the altar, the courtyard and the type of oil for the lampstands. God instructs Moses that the … Read More

In Exodus 26, we read of the detailed plans for what the Tabernacle was instructed to look like. As you read all the precise plans, it reminds you of what a sacred place the Tabernacle was. The Tabernacle was not just a place that looked fancy, but a place where the presence of God dwelled. … Read More

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

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