Exodus – The Arnold Journey

Upon and Covered

Joshua 24:7 ‘But when they cried out to the LORD, He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them and covered them; and your own eyes saw what I did in Egypt. And you lived in the wilderness for a long time. Did the LORD part the Red Sea orContinue reading “Upon and Covered”

Skill Acquisition

Exodus 36:1 So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the LORD has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the LORD has commanded.” “I didn’t know they could do that!” If you have curiosity, you canContinue reading “Skill Acquisition”

Life’s Rhythms

Exodus 31:17 17 It will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day he rested and was refreshed.’ ” My day starts like this. I awaken. I make the bed. I open the blinds. I walk to the kitchen,Continue reading “Life’s Rhythms”

Among Them, Among Us

Exodus 25:8 Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. In ancient times, it was not unusual to think that your god lived with you. In fact, it was the norm. Either your ruler was god, or you carved a figure in some shape, and that was your god.Continue reading “Among Them, Among Us”

Sin Insurance

Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” When I was growing up, there seemed to be lots of rules to help keep me from getting in trouble. I know thatContinue reading “Sin Insurance”

Moses Listened

Exodus 18:24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. Most of us don’t have a problem listening to advice, we have a problem actually doing what we are advised to do. Or is this just me! Have you ever refused good advice? If your waistline is too large, then you have refusedContinue reading “Moses Listened”

Take a Jar

Exodus 16:33 So Moses said to Aaron, “Take a jar and put an omer of manna in it. Then place it before the LORD to be kept for the generations to come.” How do we keep memories alive. This becomes important for many of us as we age. Our minds are not what they usedContinue reading “Take a Jar”

Maggots

Exodus 16:20 However, some of them paid no attention to Moses; they kept part of it until morning, but it was full of maggots and began to smell. So Moses was angry with them. Correcting the behavior of another person can be difficult. Ask any parent if this isn’t true. Ask any spouse! Ask anyone!Continue reading “Maggots”

“I Mean Nothing”

Exodus 1:8 Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. Are you OK meaning nothing to someone? It isn’t that you don’t have value, it is that they don’t recognize or acknowledge your value. They dismiss who you are and what you do. Can you live with that? MostContinue reading ““I Mean Nothing””

Exodus 40:34-35 Not Yet!

Exodus 40:34-35 34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35 Moses could not enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. My kids and grand kids have nightlights in their rooms. Your kidsContinue reading “Exodus 40:34-35 Not Yet!”