Exodus
The Israelites Crossed The Red Sea And The Egyptians Drown
The Lord asked Moses why he was crying out to Him for help (v. 15). He then told him to command the Israelites to move forward by raising his staff over the sea and the water would divide and the floor of the sea would be dry ground (v. 16). The Egyptians will be so stubborn, bec …
The Plagues of Dead Animals And Boils
Again Moses was God’s spokesman to Pharaoh and he said, “Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me (v. 1).” He warns the King that if he keeps refusing He will bring a terrible disease to his horses, donkeys, camels, cattle …
God Promises Action
In the previous chapter Moses became very discouraged and began to question why God had put him in this situation and then why he had not delivered His people. When we are discouraged it is very easy to be tempted to question God and wonder why He hasn’t taken care of …
Moses Carefully Carried Out God’s Commands
This must have been what it was like for Moses and the Israelites. The book of Exodus has given a list of the various components for the tabernacle and the assembly instructions are given. Picture one of the Israelites finishing one of the component parts and bringing it to Moses …
The Law Concerning Violence
Four crimes are stated that required the death penalty (vv. 12-17):1. Premeditated Murder (vv. 12- 14) – It is clearly stated here that to take the life of a murder is not the violation of “Thou shalt no kill” but was clearly commanded by God.2. Physical viole …
The Lord Visits Sinai
Moses told the people to wash their clothes and make themselves acceptable to worship God in three days (vv. 14- 15). While the people waited at the foot of the mountain a thick cloud covered it and there came a tremendous sound of the trumpet from heaven accompanied by thunder and …
The Lord Promises to be With His People
This passage can be divided into three sections with each introduced by the words “Moses said: “Moses said he wanted God’s presence to be with them as they journeyed toward the promised land (vv. 12-13). In response, God reversed his threat and promised to go with …
Moses Becomes Israel’s Leader by Divine Appointment
Today’s passage begins with Moses asking God, “Who am I (v. 11)?†This was because he didn’t feel qualified to be the leader of his people. He had just been a shepherd leading sheep. God tells Moses that he would be with him (v. 12). One with God is …
Building The Tabernacle
This chapter describes the construction of the tabernacle. The information is almost identical to that given in (Ex. 26:12-13), however, the sequence of construction differs from the order given in chapter 26. The skilled workers began the task of making the sanctuary, but…
The Lord Commands Israel to Leave Mt Sinai
God tells Moses that he and his people were led out of Egypt and they now need to move out of Mt Sinai and go toward the promised land (v. 1). He promised to send an angel with them and defeat their enemies but said He would not go with them (vv. 2-3). Because of their sin …