Then all the congregation of the people of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, and brought the LORD’s contribution to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the holy garments. (Exodus 35:20, 21) Moses […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 35 – Heartfelt OfferingWhen Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.(Exodus 34:29 ESV) Sometimes reading an episode in scripture, it can be hard to […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 34 – Divine EncountersMoses said to the Lord , “See, you say to me, ‘Bring up this people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’ Now therefore, if I have found favor in your […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 33 – Intercession and IntimacyAnd as soon as he came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses’ anger burned hot, and he threw the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain. (Exodus 32:19) Way back in chapter 24, before Moses went up the mountain the people having heard […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 32 – What Made Moses Angry“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, (Exodus 31:2-3 ESV) As He winds up His tabernacle instructions to Moses in Exodus 31, God looks […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 31 – God’s Got Just The Right GuysMoreover, 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. (Exodus 26:1 ESV) Breakdown in relationships can usually be put down to a lack of clear communication. One party misunderstands the other or chooses to […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 26 – Attention to DetailAnd let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst. (Exodus 25:8 ESV) From chapter 25 to chapter 31, God goes into intricate detail about something that is special to Him and His connection to His people. For almost 2000 years architecture for places of Christian gathering have made great effort […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 25 – Residence for the PresenceThen he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” (Exodus 24:7) Passing down key points of life verbally can be engaging and memorable. There is something however about writing it […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 24 – AgreedYou yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 19 – Communal Consecrated For A Divine EncounterMoses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone. (Exodus 18:17-18) Sometimes we conduct business our way and develop and entrench a pattern of behaviour to […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 18 – Don’t Do It Alone: Sound Advice
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