What has eyes but can’t see, ears that can’t hear, a mouth that doesn’t speak? Man-made gods! After one last reminder about the importance of the Sabbath, the Lord “gave Moses two tablets of the Testimony…written with the finger of God” (Ex 31:18). Meanwhile, back at the camp…what was this? Exodus 32 begins with: “the […]
First observe to see needs; then serve to bless others; and reserve all glory to God for the results. Exodus 31 introduces us to workmen A and B, “Aholiab…of the tribe of Dan” (v 6) and “Bezalel…of the tribe of Judah” (v 2). Interestingly Aholiab means “my father’s tent.” Bezalel means “in the shadow of […]
Read More… from February 8, 2022 — Workmen A & B — Plus You And Me
Warning! No “strange incense” (Ex 30:9), “strange fire” (Lev 10:1), or “strange gods” (Deut 32:16), KJV. Surely the God who made us with the ability to enjoy at the same time the aromas of good cooking and the perfume of roses would know how to blend two complementary fragrances. There was not only the anointing […]
Did you know that through us God diffuses the fragrance of Christ’s knowledge in every place? The most valuable perfume in the world, I’m told, is a diamond-and-pearl encrusted vial of Shumukh perfume by Spirit of Dubai, priced at $1.295 million. But that’s mostly in the packaging. Jean Patou’s Joy sells for a whopping $1800 […]
“Be clean, you who bear the vessels of the Lord,” wrote Isaiah (52:11). That’s good counsel. Exodus 30:11-16 has an explanation for the half shekel redemption silver, which we discussed earlier in its use as a foundation for God’s people. But following this, we have the final piece of furniture described—the laver. “You shall also […]
Veil rending awaited Christ’s death, but even here business with God is done in the Holiest. The great thing about studying these passages is that we have divinely inspired commentators in the other Bible authors. In Luke’s Gospel we’re introduced to a priest named Zacharias and his wife Elisabeth, and told they were both “righteous…and…blameless,” […]
Read More… from February 2, 2022 — The Place Of Intercession
Prayer should arise from our hearts to God the way incense naturally and fragrantly rises. In the tour the Lord has given of His home on earth, we noticed that He left the golden altar and its censer until after the section on the priests. Most commentators slip it in while we are in the […]
“The end of a thing is better than its beginning; the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit” (Eccl 7:8). Exodus 29 not only gives us details for the start of the priests’ service by consecration, but also vital steps in the work’s continuation. “This is what you shall offer on the […]
Read More… from January 31, 2022 — The Continual Burnt Offering