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30 So the people rested on the seventh day. This simple statement sums up the Sabbath day. It is about rest. Sabbath means seventh. The Israelites don’t have to go and gather their food on the seventh day. On the sixth day the Lord provided enough to last for two days, and prevented it fromContinue reading “17Mar2009 Exodus 16:30”

24 So they saved it until morning, as Moses commanded, and it did not stink or get maggots in it. Sometimes the Lord does things that let us know that He is in charge. As I write this, these words might have a very negative sound. We want to think that we are in chargeContinue reading “16Mar2009 Exodus 16:24”

17 The Israelites did as they were told; some gathered much, some little. Life isn’t fair. When we carry the scales of justice around and measure by earthly standards, life isn’t fair. Here the Israelites are told to go gather the manna off the ground in the morning. As they do, some gather a largerContinue reading “15Mar2009 Exodus 16:17”

12 “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” For some people the idea of grumbling to the Lord is an impossible thing. We shouldn’t expressContinue reading “14Mar2009 Exodus 16:12”

4 Then the LORD said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. Do you ever get frustrated with your children because theyContinue reading “13Mar2009 Exodus 16:4”

27 Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there near the water. The Israelites are a fickle bunch. Just days before this they were complaining because they had no drinkable water. The Lord provided a way to make the water drinkable. Now the Lord providesContinue reading “12Mar2009 Exodus 15:27”

18 The LORD will reign for ever and ever. Our God is eternal and unchanging. He has always been in charge and will always be in charge. As I write this I feel sorry for the Mormons who have a god who was like us, just human. They believe that the God of the BibleContinue reading “11Mar2009 Exodus 15:18”

11 “Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you— majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? Who is like the Lord? No one! The Lord’s holiness shouts its uniqueness. His holiness stands in a class by itself. When His power is demonstrated people are fearful of it and Him.Continue reading “10Mar2009 Exodus 15:11”

4 Pharaoh’s chariots and his army he has hurled into the sea. The best of Pharaoh’s officers are drowned in the Red Sea. 5 The deep waters have covered them; they sank to the depths like a stone. One of the funny controversies of the Exodus is where it took place. Those who want toContinue reading “9Mar2009 Exodus 15:4-5”

15:1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea. An appropriate response to God doing great things is singing. We sing at many celebrations in our culture. We sing I’mContinue reading “8Mar2009 Exodus 15:1”