Category Archives: Exodus: Journey to Freedom
Reflecting on the Red Sea
“…They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.” I Corinthians 10:1-2 Exodus 14 concluded with the incredible miracle of God parting the Red Sea and delivering His people. The Israelites have just seen God … Continue reading
Why the Long Way?
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God led … Continue reading
Jesus, Our Passover Lamb
When the LORD goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and … Continue reading
Exodus 7-11: A HARD HEART & HARD QUESTIONS
I would love to go to Rome, to the Vatican City, and visit the Sistine Chapel where I would stand and look up and behold this fresco painting by Michelangelo in person. This painting is called the Creation of Adam … Continue reading
Moses: “God, where are you?”
That’s the abridged version. What Moses actually said to God in Exodus 5:22-23 is: “O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me? Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your … Continue reading
“Please send someone else.”
“O Lord, please send someone else to do it.” Exodus 4:13 Up until this point Moses has asked questions – who, what, what if – and he has made excuses– I’m not a good speaker…but now he finally just comes … Continue reading
Oppression –>Multiplication (Exodus 1 and 2)
But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread…. Exodus 1:12 Oppression often brings growth. It was truth physically for the Israelites. And it’s true spiritually, as well. This summer I read The Insanity of God by … Continue reading
Exodus: Journey to Freedom (Introduction)
Exodus: Journey to Freedom Introduction Welcome to our study of the book of Exodus. I’ll be teaching through this book weekly in my home church and blogging weekly on one truth gleaned from our study. You are welcome to study … Continue reading