Leviticus INTRODUCTIONAbout 2100 B.C. God selected a man, Abraham, and gave him special promises. The Lord would be Abraham’s God, and the God of Abraham’s descendants. God also told Abraham that his offspring would be enslaved in Egypt for some 400 years.What God predicted happened. A group of Abraham’s descendants, just 70 in number, settledContinue 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
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”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
GOD’S INTENTIONSExodus 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. OverviewIsrael grumbled (15:22–27) and, though GodContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
GOD’S VICTORYExodus 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 story told in these chapters portraysContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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