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Chapter 37 starts with the building of the Ark of the Covenant. It is interesting that Moses took additional time to repeat the instructions that God had previously given to Israel. It seemed he would have said go back and review the instructions I have already given you from God.The Moses Era 31
We pick up here from Chapter 35 on the significance of the Sabbath Day! God reiterated to the Israelites time and time again about the importance of keeping the Sabbath day! But was that for then and not for now? Well, the 4th Commandment is still a part of theThe Moses Era 30
Chapter 34 Moses returned to God to receive 2 new Tables of Stone. Moses was told to meet God early in the morning on Mt Sinai and he was to come alone; not even the flocks and herds could graze in front of the mountain. God also told Moses thisThe Moses Era 29
We left off last week towards the end of Chapter 32, where Moses was very angry with Aaron and Israel’s sin of idolatry. So, Moses asked the question: “Who is on the Lord’s side, come and stand with me!” So, all the Levites came and stood with Moses. Moses thenThe Moses Era 28
We left off last week wondering how Aaron handled a disobedient Israel that had turned from God to have an affair with another idol god. They demanded of Aaron saying: “Up” or hurry up and make us gods, plural to lead us.” However, we don’t read where Aaron or HurThe Moses Era 27
We are now in Chapter 31 which deals with the workers who would be used in building and furnishing the tabernacle. It is interesting that God required Israel, having lived their days in bondage to Egypt, trained basically in making brick and working with clay, to now work with goldThe Moses Era 26
We left off last week in Chapter 29 discussing the requirements from God concerning Aaron and his son’s consecration as priests before God. However, we should also be mindful to live consecrated lives as we serve God according to I Peter 2:9: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royalThe Moses Era 25
We pick up this week in Chapter 28 where God had instructed Moses how the ephod should be made. The ephod was the elaborate outer garment worn by the High priest while linen ephods were worn by the inferior priests. Samuel wore the linen ephod when he was a childThe Moses Era 24
As we continue the pattern God gave Moses to build Him a tabernacle, God required Moses to make a double covering over the tabernacle; so, when it rained it would not damage the beauty of the curtains inside. The detailed descriptions of its making can be found in verses 7-14.The Moses Era 23
Well, we left off last week with God giving Moses instructions how to build Him a sanctuary, and the willing offering God wanted Israel to donate in the building of His sanctuary. The list for the willing offering included: gold, silver, bronze; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen;The Moses Era 22
Chapter 24 Here, Moses recorded the second session of laws God gave Him to give to Israel. Again, Moses served as a mediator between God and Israel; and as God spoke the laws to Moses privately, he delivered them to Israel openly. So, Moses came down from the mount and sharedThe Moses Era 21
We left off last week with a curious interest in the great significance of the 4th commandment of the Ten Commandments i.e. “Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy.” Why is it stated that this commandment is a day to be remembered and to be kept holy? Shouldn’t weThe Moses Era 20
Chapter 22 This chapter began with the 8th commandment: Thou shalt not steal. It’s one thing for a person to borrow from you but it is injury when they steal from you. In this chapter God gave Moses laws and the consequences Israel would pay if violated. The laws included:The Moses Era 19
Chapter 21 We left off last week with God giving Moses instructions for Israel: how they were to approach God, reverence God and make altars to God that were pleasing to Him. (Why make efforts to do things for God that do not please Him? Cain gave an offering toThe Moses Era 18
Chapter 19 In the 3rd month after Israel had departed from Egypt, they arrived in the wilderness of Mt Sinai. Here, God called Moses up to the mountain to give him instructions for Israel. God told Moses to remind the Israelites of all the great miracles and deliverances He hadThe Moses Era 17
Last week, we left off in chapter 17, where we found the leader Moses had become weary from the strain of holding up his arms, for Israel to win the battle against the Amalekites. When Moses would let his arms down to rest, the Amalekites prevailed against Israel. Although, MosesThe Moses Era 16
We left off last week with Moses telling Aaron to prepare the Israelites to come before the Lord after their murmurings because of their lack of food. God heard them! Many times, when saints think they are murmuring against leadership, they are really murmuring against God; because God is theThe Moses Era 15
I pray everyone is enjoying the ELC as we explore the Moses Era in the book of Exodus. We are now entering Chapter 15. Israel has now crossed the Red Sea in victory while Pharoah and his army all drowned in the Red Sea. So, now we have Moses andThe Moses Era 14
Well, here we are in Chapter 14! Pharoah had agreed to let Israel go, and they have left Egypt on their way to the wilderness to worship God. But God is yet bringing forth miraculous wonders even in Israel’s departure from Egypt. God told Moses to tell Israel to turnThe Moses Era 13
Well, last week we were approaching the end of Exodus chapter 12 of the Moses era. We left off with Israel facing the midnight season of their lives midnight which is 12 AM symbolizes the end of the day and the start of a new day. It's interesting they're midnight