JANUARY 20 Reading 20 FREEDOM AS A SYMBOL Exodus 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 symbolicContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
JANUARY 19 Reading 19 GOD REVEALS HIS LAW Exodus 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,Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
JANUARY 18 Reading 18 GOD’S INTENTIONS Exodus 15:22–19:25 “Although the whole earth is Mine, you will be for Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5–6).The Israelites’ discontent and quarreling on the journey toward Sinai demonstrates how far this people was from the holy nation God intended them to become. Overview IsraelContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
JANUARY 17 Reading 17 GOD’S VICTORY Exodus 12:1–15:21 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today” Ex. 14:13. The great celebration of Passover calls every Jewish family together to participate in an annual reminder of the deliverance God brought their forefathers in Egypt. The storyContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
JANUARY 16 Reading 16 GOD REVEALS HIS POWER Exodus 5–11“Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord and I will not let Israel go” (Ex. 5:2).In ancient times a nation’s gods were credited with its successes. The more powerful the nation, the greater itsContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
