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
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 POWERExodus 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 its gods seemed toContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
Exodus INTRODUCTIONExodus means “going out.” The book tells the story of the Israelites’ release from bondage in Egypt about 1450 B.C.Exodus tells how God, faithful to the covenant promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, performed miracles to shatter the bonds holding His people. The fast-paced adventure moves quickly to Sinai. Here Exodus lingers, andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
