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November 5, 2015November 4, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Jericho and Ai (Joshua 6:1 – 7:9)

When Joshua was near Jericho, God gave him instructions on how to gain victory over the city. He told him to have the priests carry the ark, and all the musicians and Levites would follow, and all the armies of Israel would follow them. This multitude would walk around Jericho each day for six days … Continue reading Jericho and Ai (Joshua 6:1 – 7:9)

September 3, 2015September 2, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Remember the Desert (Deuteronomy 2:1 – 25)

The desert wanderings of the children of Israel are recounted in summary here, with the Israelites passing through the territories of Esau and Lot's descendants. Seir was the territory of Edom, the descendants of Esau, and Ammon was the territory of the descendants of Lot. The children of Israel were told not to do battle … Continue reading Remember the Desert (Deuteronomy 2:1 – 25)

March 23, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Honoring the Lord’s Utter Victory (Exodus 15:1-21)

As Israel leaves the basin of the Red Sea, and sees Egypt's finest warriors overwhelmed by the sea waters as it returns to its normal level, a song or poem is crafted to commemorate the Lord's Victory. Several elements can be identified.Oblation - This is a gift given in recognition of a king. In this … Continue reading Honoring the Lord’s Utter Victory (Exodus 15:1-21)

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 9, 2015March 10, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

The Finger of God: Plague Three (Exodus 8:16-19)

After the first two plagues, God's superiority was established over the false gods of the Egyptians. Now, God instructs Aaron to strike the dust of the ground and that all the dust would turn into lice. He did as God commanded, and then the lice appeared and attached to all the people of Egypt. Just … Continue reading The Finger of God: Plague Three (Exodus 8:16-19)