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March 12, 2015March 10, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Here Come the Locusts: Plague Eight (Exodus 10:1-20)

Pharaoh entertains Moses and Aaron again after consultation with his advisors. They made sure that he understood that the nation was practically in ruins, as a result of the plagues of the Lord. He tentatively agrees to let them go into the wilderness to sacrifice to their God, but when they said that everyone must … Continue reading Here Come the Locusts: Plague Eight (Exodus 10:1-20)

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

God Goes With You (Exodus 6:28-7:13)

God reiterated His instructions to Moses to speak to Pharaoh and command him to let the people of God go. He protested again, and again God said that Aaron would be his prophet. He also told Moses that he would harden Pharaoh's heart and prevent him from letting the Israelites go. He would then force … Continue reading God Goes With You (Exodus 6:28-7:13)

March 3, 2015March 2, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

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)

February 10, 2015February 9, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

The Dream Delayed & Vigilante Justice of a Different Kind (Genesis 37:12-38:30)

The story of Joseph's sale into slavery is quite dramatic. His brother's saw him coming and decided to capture him and get rid of him so that he would no longer anger them. They threw him in a bit, and then sold him to Midianite traders for 20 pieces of silver. They dipped his coat … Continue reading The Dream Delayed & Vigilante Justice of a Different Kind (Genesis 37:12-38:30)

February 2, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Wrestle with God Before You Wrestle With Man (Genesis 32:22-33:17)

Jacob was solved one family issue(Laban), and has planned for solving another(Esau). He sent his entire family and servants across the Jabbok ford, and he stayed behind. An abrupt change happens here. Out of nowhere, Jacob is wrestling with a Man. It is widely understood that this was an appearance of Jesus Christ in preincarnate … Continue reading Wrestle with God Before You Wrestle With Man (Genesis 32:22-33:17)