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Elihu Proclaims God’s Goodness
Sometimes we wonder whether staying faithful to our convictions truly matters. Elihu addresses this concern directly as he continues his […]
The Second Speech of Bildad
Bildad responds harshly to Job and accuses him of insulting the intelligence of his friends. He ignores Job’s deeper cries […]
Job’s Repentance & Restoration
This chapter records Job’s final response to the Lord. He humbles himself and acknowledges God’s power and justice in everything […]
David’s Thanksgiving to God
At the beginning of this passage, David’s attitude has clearly changed. Earlier in the chapter, he is repeatedly called “the […]
Ishbosheth is Murdered
When Ishbosheth heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he fell into despair. Instead of strengthening his authority, Abner’s death […]
The Glory of the LORD Revealed
Finally, Moses had the curtain hung around the courtyard (v. 33), com-pleting all the work of building the tabernacle. Every […]
Making the Priestly Clothes
The priests wore special garments when they served in the tabernacle. These clothes were not only beautiful but also meaningful. […]
The Altar of Incense
The altar of incense (vv. 1–10) stood inside the tabernacle, near the lampstand and the table of showbread. It was […]
The People Agree to Obey God
This chapter is one of the most fascinating passages of Israel’s history recorded in the Hebrew Scriptures. At Mount Sinai, […]
The First Mention of The Sabbath
The Lord instructs Moses to tell the Israelites they can gather all the manna they would like to bake or broil on the Sabbath (v. 23). The people did as they were instructed and it smelled fine and there were no worms (v. 24). Moses told them to eat all they wanted because it was …