SYMBOLS OF GODExodus 35–40 “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD commanded to be done” (Ex. 36:5). The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in Exodus 25–30. For nearlyContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
GOD REVEALS HIS ANGERExodus 31–34 “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Ex. 33:14). Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God. OverviewGod enabled Israel’s craftsmen (31:1–11),Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE PRIESTHOODExodus 28–30 “I will consecrate . . . Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests” (Ex. 29:44). Only the priests in Israel were qualified to make the sacrifices required from those who approached God. The New Testament teaching that every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:9) makes these chapters dealing withContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
FREEDOM AS A SYMBOLExodus 24–27 “Then have them build a sanctuary for Me, and I will dwell among them” (Ex. 25:8). Someone has observed that it took God 6 days to create the world—and 40 days to give Moses the blueprint for the tabernacle. Much has been written on the symbolic meaning of the tabernacle’sContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
GOD REVEALS HIS LAWExodus 20–23 “Worship the LORD your God, and His blessing will be upon you” (Ex. 23:25). The rabbis identify 613 laws in Moses’ writings. The 10 basic commandments are stated in Exodus 20. The principles expressed in the Ten Commandments are valid for all persons of all times, for they reflect theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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