Exodus
God Led The Israelites by a Cloud And by Fire
The shortest way to Palestine was through the territory of the Philistines in the direction of? Beersheba. God chose to lead His people, not on the nearest way, but the way that was best for them (vv. 17-18), just as He does today. He led them southward, instead of eas …
Three Yearly Feasts
As these various laws for the Israelites continue to be given we will continue with our outline: V. Things concerning the Sabbaths 1. Concerning the sabbatical year (vv. 10-11). The Sabbath year provided rest for the land and free food for the poor. This was made possible …
Laws for Everyday Life
I. Deals with civil violations concerning thieves (vv. 1-4). 1. If a man stole an animal and got caught he was to pay back four or five times the amount stolen. No doubt this heavy compensation effectively deterred animal theft. 2. If the t …
The Golden Lampstand
A seven-branched candlestick of pure gold provided the only light within the tent itself, just as Jesus is the light of the world (vv. 31-32). This golden lampstand was the most beautiful piece of furniture in the tabernacle. Its decorative flower-like cups, buds and blossoms were …
God Hardens Pharaoh’s Heart Again
The Lord told Moses that He was going to let his brother Aaron speak to the king for him (v. 1). He instructed Moses to relate to Aaron everything He wanted told to the king concerning letting His people go (v. 2). However He said He will make the king so stubborn he won’t listen …
The Provision of Water at Marah
Just after God’s special provision of escape and victory the Israelites were tested. It might have seemed nice to linger at the seaside and praise the Lord but they needed to follow His leading. Leaving the Red Sea area the pillar of cloud lead the Israelites into the …
Pharaoh Said One Thing And Did Another
Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron to come to him through the storm (v. 27). He told them he had sinned and that the Lord is righteous and that he and his people are wicked. He wanted Moses to get rid of the hailstorm and the thunderings (v. 28). He told Moses that your people can …
Laws of The Sabbath
Moses tells the Israelites what the Lord has commanded them to do. Even while building the tabernacle, they must keep the Sabbath, for the sake of knowing the Lord as the one who set them apart and as the one who created the world in six days (vv. 12-17). Observing the Sabb …
Moses Blames Aaron For Making The Golden Calf
Moses tries to get God to change his mind (v. 11). While, still on the mountain, Moses heard that his people had sinned, but he did not seek to justify their actions. However, he pleaded with God for mercy and to not destroy the people (vv. 12-13). He reminded God of his pr …
The Table of Showbread
The tabernacle was one long building made into two parts. The first room was called the Holy Place. Only the priests were allowed to come in here. There were three pieces of furniture here. One was a table covered over with gold and with poles put through rings at each end for ca …