Exodus 16
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 …
God Promises to Rain Bread From Heaven
The wilderness of Sin was the perfect place for God to test and shape the character of His people. One month after their departure from Egypt Israel lacked sufficient food, but instead of trusting the Lord they complained (vv. 1-2).
Manna Was Easily Accessible
When the people complained against God and against Moses He could have said, “I will rain fire and brimstone upon these ungrateful sinners!†Instead, in His mercy and by His grace He supplied them with bread each day. Every morning the desert was covered with thin …