Category: Teaching

[Exodus 17] Water from the Rock. In the previous chapter, the Israelites complain about food supplies, and now they are in want of water. They quickly forget the miracles wrought on their behalf and complain to Moses, holding him responsible for their perceived suffering. [Exo 17:1-16 KJV] 1 And all the congregation of the children […]

[Exodus 16] The Manna from God. In this chapter, the children of Israel travel into the wilderness only to now find their supplies of food running critically low. Sadly they murmured against Moses once again. God answers by sending the Manna according to His promise, a type of Christ Himself, the Bread of God for […]

[Exodus 15] The Song of Moses. In this chapter Moses brings a song, or a poem of commemorating the great victory of God over Pharaoh at the Red Sea. Not only thankful for past conquest the song also looks forward to the overthrow of Canaan and the entry of the children of God into the […]

[Exodus 14] The Believer Crosses Over. In this chapter we read of the passage of the people over the Red Sea and the destruction of Pharaoh. Thus begins the wilderness journeyings of Israel which are a profound type and shadow of the journeying of the believer toward God’s ultimate promise for their lives. [Exo 14:1-31 […]

[Exodus 13] . In our chapter, the people come forth out of Egypt to camp on the banks of the Red Sea, preparing to cross over with great signs and wonders performed against the Egyptians. [Exo 13:1-22 KJV] 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth […]

[Exodus 12] The Calendar of God’s Glory: In chapter 12 of Exodus, the Lord prepares the people for the final plague in which all the firstborn of Egypt will die. The timings of God are different than the timings of man. All of the calendar events of worship are connected with the glory of God […]

[Exodus 11] The Final Plague on Egypt: After nine plagues have devastated the nation, Pharaoh is yet unrepentant. The stage is now set for a final cataclysmic event wherein God informs Moses that all the firstborn of Egypt will die. What is the king’s response? To harden his heart once again to his own hurt. […]

[Exodus 10] Is God Unfair to Harden Pharaoh’s Heart? In chapter 10 of Exodus, God explains to Moses that Pharaoh’s heart will be hardened and why. Was God unjust in hardening Pharaoh’s heart? Many suffered and died because Pharaoh refused to let the people go. Likewise, today infidels and unbelievers question why an allegedly “good […]

[Exodus 9] The Difference God Sets Between the Believer and the Unbeliever. In chapter 9 of Exodus, the plagues continue to fall upon Egypt because of Pharaoh’s refusal to let the people go. Yet, the children of Israel are safe and unharmed in the land of Goshen. This shows us that God places a distinction […]

[Exodus 8] Patience in Confrontation. How do you conduct yourself when you are confronted by unreasonable people? Do you lose your temper? Do you throw up your hands in defeat? In our chapter, we observe Moses maturing under pressure as he maintains his trust in God in the battle of wills he is forced to […]