Exodus ends with an illustration of God’s overwhelming power, reminding us of the true nature of our God. Someday we will stand before our overpowering God and give an account of everything we have done, whether good or bad. We…
Exodus 37:1-29 Perhaps Your Skills Are Intended for God’s Private Pleasure?
There is a lot of talk within Christianity about the need for Christians to use their talents and abilities to serve God. However, the Bible has restrictions on service. The standard for being a church elder is very high. The…
Exodus 34:4-5 God’s Name Communicates a Fundamental Truth
In our culture we choose names based on whether or not we like the sound of the name. In Biblical culture, they chose names that communicated truth about the person, place, or thing being named. Thus, the names they used…
Don’t Overstate God’s Ordinances
Within Christianity we have many disputes about what is right and wrong. Part of the problem is sometimes we overstate God’s commands. The Bible warns us not to do that. Exodus 30 tells us the priests had to wash before…