God's Plan, Your Part

Send a text Exodus 39-40,  highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands and the significance of His presence in guiding us on our spiritual journey. Through the detailed instructions on the tabernacle and priestly garments, we gain insight into the importance of paying attention to the details of God's plan and being obedient to His will. These chapters also emphasize the imp...

Send a text Exodus 36-38 provide a detailed description of the construction of the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for God, in the midst of the Israelites' wilderness journey. The tabernacle is built according to God's specific instructions, using the best materials and craftsmanship available among the Israelites. The construction is led by Bezalel and Oholiab, who supervise the many s...

Send a text Exodus 33-35 is an integral part of the story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt and journey to the Promised Land. Moses, the leader of the Israelites, is called up to Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments directly from God. During this time, God also reveals His plan to dwell among the Israelites and instructs Moses to build the Tabernacle as a physical represe...

Send a text Exodus 30-32 covers the construction of the bronze altar, the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests, and the episode of the golden calf. In these chapters, God instructs Moses to build the bronze altar as a place to offer burnt offerings and peace offerings, and ordains Aaron and his sons as priests. Additionally, God sets regulations for the half-shekel temple tax and the require...

Send a text Exodus 28 and 29 describe the instructions given by God to Moses for constructing the priestly garments for Aaron, the High Priest of Israel, and his sons. These garments were to be ornate and symbolic, representing the holiness and spiritual authority of the priests as they served in the Tabernacle. This section of the Bible highlights the importance of ceremony and tradition in relig...

Send a text Exodus 25-27 is about God giving specific instructions to Moses for building the Tabernacle, a sacred place for worship, in the wilderness. The Lord gives detailed plans for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the Table, the Lampstand, the Altar of Incense, and the veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. The Lord also instructs the Is...

Send a text Exodus 22-24 lays out various laws and regulations for the Israelites, including rules for personal and property rights, the fair treatment of slaves, and the administration of justice. These chapters emphasize the importance of showing compassion, acting with integrity, and caring for the vulnerable members of society. The consequences for breaking these laws are also outlined, includ...

Send a text Exodus 19-21 describes the delivery of the Ten Commandments by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. God descends on the mountain and calls Moses to the top, where he delivers the commandments and adds further laws and regulations. The Israelites agree to follow these commandments, including worshiping no other gods besides the Lord and keeping the Sabbath day holy. This chapter lays down the f...

Send a text Exodus 16-18 details the Israelites journey through the wilderness as they flee from Egypt. In these chapters, they experience hunger and thirst but are miraculously provided with manna and water from God. The Israelites also receive instructions on how to gather the manna and are warned not to keep any of it overnight. These events demonstrate God's faithfulness in providing for...

Send a text Exodus 13-15  details the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the wilderness, including the consecration of firstborn males and livestock to the Lord, the escape from the Egyptians at the Red Sea, and the celebratory song to the Lord for their deliverance. An essential read for anyone interested in biblical history and the story of God's people. Support the show We use Logos Bi...

Send a text Exodus 10-12 details the final plagues that God sends upon Pharaoh and the Egyptians to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. These plagues include locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn. Pharaoh finally agrees to let the Israelites go. Support the show We use Logos Bible Software for our show prep. Get 5 Free Digital Books and 10% Off- HERE . Get the Logo...

Send a text Exodus 7-9 describes the story of the ten plagues that God sent upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. The plagues included turning the Nile river to blood, an outbreak of frogs, gnats, flies, diseased livestock, boils, hail and fire, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn. Despite each plague, Pharaoh refused to let th...

Send a text Exodus 4-7 details Moses' encounters with God and Pharaoh. God commissions Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and perform signs to prove his authority. Moses initially resists due to his lack of confidence in public speaking, but God gives him the ability to perform miracles (such as turning his staff into a serpent). Pharaoh initially resists Moses' demands to release...

Send a text Exodus 1-3 tells the story of the Israelites, who were living in Egypt as slaves to the Pharaoh. The Israelites had grown in number and the Pharaoh feared their power, so he ordered that all male Israelite children be killed at birth. However, one Israelite woman, named Shiphrah, gave birth to a son and hid him for three months. She then placed him in a basket and set him adrift in the...

Send a text In Genesis 48-50, Jacob (also known as Israel) blesses his sons before his death. He gives a special blessing to Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, and tells them that they will become great nations. He also gives specific blessings to each of his other sons, including the tribes that will come from them. Jacob also reunites with his son Joseph, who he had not seen in many y...

Send a text Genesis 46-47 tells the story of Jacob and his family, who are also known as the Israelites, moving to Egypt during a famine. Jacob's son Joseph, who had been sold into slavery years earlier, is now a powerful leader in Egypt and invites his family to come and live in the land of Goshen. Joseph also reunites with his brothers, who had sold him into slavery, and forgives them for t...

Send a text In Genesis 43-45, Jacob's sons, excluding Benjamin, travel to Egypt to buy grain during a famine. They meet Joseph, who they do not recognize as their brother, and he tests them by accusing them of being spies. Eventually, Joseph reveals himself to them and forgives them for selling him into slavery. He also invites the rest of their family to come live in Egypt, where they are re...

Send a text Genesis 41-42 tells the story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams and becoming the ruler of Egypt. Pharaoh had two dreams that troubled him and he asked his wise men to interpret them, but they were unable to. Then Joseph, who had the ability to interpret dreams, was brought to Pharaoh. Joseph interpreted the dreams as predicting seven years of plenty, followed by seven years...

Send a text Genesis 38 tells the story of Judah and his family, specifically focusing on his son Er and his daughter-in-law Tamar. Er and his brother Onan are put to death for their wickedness. Tamar, believing she has been wronged, disguises herself and seduces Judah, becoming pregnant with twin sons. The story illustrates the consequences of sin through the actions of the characters. In Genesis...

Send a text In Genesis 35, God tells Jacob to return to Bethel and make an altar there. Jacob does so and God reaffirms His promise to Jacob and his descendants. In chapter 36, the genealogy of Esau is provided. Finally, in chapter 37, Joseph, one of Jacob's sons, is sold into slavery by his brothers. Support the show We use Logos Bible Software for our show prep. Get 5 Free Digital Books and...

Send a text  Jacob decides to leave Laban's household and return to his homeland with his family and possessions. Laban pursues Jacob, but God appears to Laban in a dream and warns him not to harm Jacob. Laban and Jacob make a covenant and part ways peacefully. Support the show We use Logos Bible Software for our show prep. Get 5 Free Digital Books and 10% Off- HERE . Get the Logos 10 Fundame...

Send a text In chapter 27, Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, poses as his brother Esau in order to receive his father Isaac's blessing and inherit the family's wealth and power. Esau, who had been out hunting, returns to find that Jacob has taken his blessing and is furious.  In chapter 28, Isaac sends Jacob away to find a wife and build his own family. In chapter 29, Jacob mee...

Send a text Today we look at Genesis 25 and 26. We look at the birth of Isaac's twin sons, Esau and Jacob, and of how Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew. Isaac, who, like his father Abraham, goes to Gerar in the land of the Philistines to escape a famine. There, he poses as Sarah's brother to protect her from being taken by the local ruler. God blesses Isaac with a boun...

Send a text In Genesis 22, God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac as a burnt offering. Abraham willingly agrees to do so, but at the last moment, an angel of the Lord stops him and provides a ram to sacrifice instead. As a result of Abraham's faith, God promises to bless him and his descendants. In Genesis 23, Sarah, Abraham's wife, dies and is buried in...

Send a text Genesis 19-21 tells the story of the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their wickedness. Two angels visit Lot, a nephew of Abraham, and warn him to flee the city. Lot's wife disobeys and turns into a pillar of salt. Lot's daughters fearing they will never have children, get their father drunk and have children by him. The story continues with the birth of Is...