There are hazards in life that, if not safely negotiated, can be deadly. Thank God for guardrails. On the other hand—get it?—we have five more commands. These underline the obligations of one human to another and form a striking parallel with the first five. Number 6 is “You shall not murder” (Ex 20:13). And why? […]
Our hearts, our minds, our lips, our days, and our families can all be sanctuaries for God. Let’s think about the first five commands. A.W. Tozer wrote in his classic, The Knowledge of the Holy, “The most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but […]
Read More… from December 2, 2021 — How Heaven Comes To Earth
We ought to be able to keep these at our fingertips, the real “10 Secrets of Successful People.” Exodus 20 begins with what are often called the Ten Commandments (vv 1-17), but in Hebrew, the Ten Words. “God spoke all these words” (v 1). Many more details will follow, but what an amazing list! Atheists […]
As with Moses and Israel, many want someone to be a buffer so they don’t get too close to God. When we conclude this chapter, we’ll be half-way through Exodus. Chapter 20, one of the most epic in the whole Bible, is not only filled with “thunderings,…lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, and the […]
Read More… from November 30, 2021 — “I…Brought You To Myself”
When the Lord invites us to be His servants, He isn’t looking for suggestions but obedience. Have you ever argued with the Lord? What are we thinking? That He’s wrong and we’re right? Yet at the end of Exodus 19 we have such an exchange. The Lord tells Moses to remind Israel to not try […]
Read More… from November 29, 2021 — Moses Has His Ups And Downs
West Virginia’s motto: “Montani semper liberi,” mountaineers are always free. At Calvary you can be! Remember the promise God made to Moses when He encouraged him to confront Pharaoh? “This shall be a sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on […]
People say they aren’t afraid of God, and I’m not afraid of tigers—until I have to meet one! The children of Israel have seen God’s work from a distance, but Moses is the one who speaks with Him, and then for Him. Now the Lord instructs the people to prepare for the moment when He […]