God instructed Joshua to take the entire army of Israel to fight against Ai. When the won the battle, they should do to it as they did Jericho, but they could take its spoil and cattle as booty. They were to lay an ambush behind the city, and fake a retreat in front of the … Continue reading The Fall of Ai (Joshua 8)
The Covenant Renewed and the Shining Face of Moses (Exodus 34:10 – 35)
God begins to restate the covenant conditions to Moses. He begins by expressing His promise to do marvels among the people of Israel, and to bring them into the promised land with no problem by driving out the nations in that land. He instructed them not to make agreements or enter into relationships with foreigners … Continue reading The Covenant Renewed and the Shining Face of Moses (Exodus 34:10 – 35)
The Ephod (Exodus 28:5 – 14)
God instructs Moses that the artisans should make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread along with fine linen. Two edges would be joined by straps and the ephod would have a colorful band. They were also instructed to take two onyx stones and engrave the names of the sons of Israel on … Continue reading The Ephod (Exodus 28:5 – 14)
The Law and the Covenant (Exodus 24:1-8)
Once Moses had received the law from God, God instructed him how to come before Him with Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu worshiping from afar. Once Moses told the law to the people, they agreed to do all that the Lord had said. They sacrificed unto the Lord, and Moses wrote all the law down and … Continue reading The Law and the Covenant (Exodus 24:1-8)
I do not know the Lord… (Genesis 5:1-6:13)
Moses and Aaron visited Pharaoh to ask for the release of the Israelites to go into the wilderness and worship the Lord. In reply, he asked who the Lord was, and declared that the knowledge of God was missing in his life, and he would not let the children of Israel go. In response to … Continue reading I do not know the Lord… (Genesis 5:1-6:13)
Everything Changed (Exodus 1:1 – 2:10)
From the seventy people that joined together as the descendents of Abraham and the nation of Israel in Egypt, the nation grew to a mighty nation, being very fruitful and filling the land of Egypt. Then there arose a new king in Egypt, who did not know Joseph. All the good will extended to the … Continue reading Everything Changed (Exodus 1:1 – 2:10)
My Big Fat Egyptian Reunion (Genesis 45:1 – 46:27)
Joseph kept up the ruse as long as he could, and could contain his emotions no longer. He told all the Egyptians to leave the room, and he revealed to his brothers that he was Joseph. They were astonished and could not respond for a while. He basically forgave them for their evil done to … Continue reading My Big Fat Egyptian Reunion (Genesis 45:1 – 46:27)
A Plan Comes Together (Genesis 35:27-36:14)
Jacob finally made it back to Canaan, where his father Isaac still lived, even though far advanced in years. He and Esau were there when he died, and they buried him together. Although Esau was not the chosen son through whom the covenant would be fulfilled, we find a record of his blessings as well. … Continue reading A Plan Comes Together (Genesis 35:27-36:14)
How Much Do I Trust God? (Genesis 22)
Abraham finally got it! After all the promises and covenant activity of the past few years, Abraham has a son in his old age and seems to finally get it: God is trustworthy! God says to Abraham, after he had enjoyed having a son for several years and being several years older, that he should … Continue reading How Much Do I Trust God? (Genesis 22)
Covenant Matters (Genesis 21:8-34)
Hagar was the surrogate for Sarah. She had Ishmael, which was not the covenant design. Sarah eventually had the son of promise, Isaac, but she felt that Ishmael mocked him. She demanded that Abraham send her away. In this situation, Abraham was conflicted. He had two sons, but only one of them was the true … Continue reading Covenant Matters (Genesis 21:8-34)
Devoted To You 