Tag: Exodus
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First year complete
I never realized before that the first year of their sojourn in the wilderness was completed before they completed the tabernacle. I also had believed that all offerings were to be of male animals. Now I notice that piece offerings can be make it female animals. Other things I noticed are that all offerings must…
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Two things stand out
Two things stand out to me today. First, the children of Israel were not to live peaceably with the people of the land. They were to make no covenant and not allow any idols or places of worship to remain. In our day we are expected to line peaceably with people even as we seek…
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Why did Aaron make the calf?
I wonder what was in the mind of Aaron in making the golden calf? Did he believe Moses might be dead as the other people did? Without Moses did he feel he had only his own wits to use in deciding how the people should be led? The fact that Aaron was among those who…
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40 days of instruction
It seems to me that the 40 days that Moses spent on the mountain with the Lord was not to receive 10 commandments (1 every 4 days?) But to receive detailed instructions on the design of the ark, the tabernacle and the ceremonial clothing. The Lord was browsing for them to be able to represent…
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Usury
I had learned that news were told not to exact usury (interest) on money they lent and yet they are all known for their lending practices – making money off of lending money. This time I noticed that the origination is only that they can’t charge interest if they lens to those who are poor.…
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Manna as scaffolding
The provision and rules relative to manna served as a training mechanism for the children of Israel. They learned to be strictly obedient. Gathering to much led to problems and failing to prepare for the sabbath led to problems. It was a daily reminder that the Lord was providing for them – and yet they…
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Plagues and Passover
I noticed interesting progressions in the plagues. The first few plagues the magicians in Egypt were able to imitate – right up until the plague of lice. The early plagues came upon the Hebrews as well as the Egyptians – up until the plague that killed cattle – then the Hebrews began to be spared.…
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Make bare His arm
The Lord promised to Moses that both the people of Israel and the Egyptians would recognize Him as God by the time the children of Israel left Egypt.
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Speaking apparently
For all the talk of men not seeing the face of God – the promise of there that the Lord will speak to those who accept his covenant “apparently, and not in dark speeches.” While we may not see his face He promised that there should be no need to struggle to understand him. Jesus…
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No hidden truth
There is nothing about the plan of salvation which was done in the dark. While no man may know the hour of His coming, yet He was openly declared before, during, and after his mortal mission.