How long does it take to learn that relationships involve responsibility, and sin is a bad idea? Moses heads down the mountain with a heavy heart and two heavy tablets. Solemnly the Scripture says, “Now the tablets were the work of God” (Ex 32:16). Three times they had said, “All the words which the Lord […]
If you want evidence that “Moses was very humble,” more than anyone else (Num 12:3), this is it. The Lord looked on the plain below and abruptly changed the subject: Not now, “Come up to Me” (Ex 24:12), but “Go, get down! For your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt have […]
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 […]
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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 […]