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”
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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 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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