Exodus / chapter 40 (read the chapter)
“If you build it, he will come.” This is, perhaps, the most famous line from the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. But what you may not know is that the author of the film script had lifted this directly from Exodus. Not the exact wording, but the concept. Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 39 (read the chapter)
If you have never seen Milos Forman’s oscar-winning 1984 film, Amadeus, you really must. It is arguably one of the best films of all time. It is also (though I don’t know if the writer or director intended this) one of the best examples of the insanity and self-destructiveness of sin. If you have seen it, you will surely remember the scene where Mozart’s wife brings a portfolio of her husband’s music to Antonio Salieri for review. Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 38 (read the chapter)
Even in the instructions on how to build the sanctuary, God was trying to teach the Israelites that He is holy and precious. He wanted them to know that He was to be reverenced . . . not because His holy ego demands respect, but because as creatures, our best good comes when we respect our Creator. Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 37 (read the chapter)
Did we need to have an entire Bible chapter about the building of the sanctuary elements? Every little detail is mentioned—from the cups on the lampstand to the gold rings on the four corners of the ark. The description seems just as careful as the actual crafting probably was. Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 36 (read the chapter)
So the Israelites begin to build the sanctuary, God’s dwelling place. It’s a project God has specifically commissioned, and He has asked for their willingness to partner with Him in building a house for Him. And nestled in the description of all the building is this little piece of information: “And so the people were restrained from bringing more, because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work.” (vs 6-7) Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 35 (read the chapter)
As God was contemplating the building of His holy temple, He gave this command to the Israelites: “From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering of gold, silver and bronze; blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair; ram skins dyed red and hides of sea cows; acacia wood; olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; and onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.” (vs 5-9) Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 34 (read the chapter)
I’ve always loved this chapter of the Bible. Have you ever wondered: if you ask God what He’s like, what will He say? Moses did just that, and in Exodus 34, he received an answer. Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 33 (read the chapter)
I’ve always felt a little jealous of Moses. The Bible says that God “would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend.” (vs 11) I’ve always thought about how wonderful that would be! Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 32 (read the chapter)
Are you surprised by the events recorded in Exodus 32? Whether we are surprised or not, I don’t believe God was surprised in the least. In fact, He just spent the last several “chapters” in Exodus laying out commands for the Israelites that had to do with idolatry, sacrifice, autonomy, and self-sufficiency. Continue Reading »
Exodus / chapter 31 (read the chapter)
God is the Savior. He is the only Savior. And one of the ways He helps us remember that is by giving us the Sabbath, a day when we stop working and rest in Him. I love how God says it in this chapter: “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy.” (vs 13) Continue Reading »
