Reading Through the Bible with Elder Linda

In this episode we talked about the garments the priest were instructed to wear. We were reminded that there are hidden truths and mysteries found when we learn the details about the High Priest's garments. We also read scriptures about Jesus being our High Priest (Hebrews 2:16-17 and Hebrews 9:11-12). We also read scriptures where he called us kings and priests (1 Peter 2:4-5 and 1 Peter 2:9-...

In this episode we talked about the detailed instructions God gave Moses for building the tabernacle, the brazen altar or also called the altar of burnt offerings, instructions for the courtyard, and the need for pure olive oil to keep the lamp burning always. We talked about the fact that God has hidden messages for us in the tabernacle…there are many mysterious in the study of the tabernacle tha...

In this episode we talked about the four coverings on the tabernacle (fine linen which represents righteousness; goat’s hair which speaks of our redemption; ram’s skins dyed red which represents the blood of Jesus; and badger skin or some aquatic animal which represents protection. We also talked about the building of the tabernacle. We are reminded that in the tabernacle we can see many messages...

In this episode we read the instructions for building three pieces of furniture in the Tabernacle: the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, and the lamp stand. The ark represents the presence of God, the bread reminds us that Jesus is the bread of life; and the lamp stand reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world and since we are made in his image, we are the light of the world as we...

In this episode we gave an overview of the tabernacle showing some pictures of what the tabernacle will look like when completed. We talked about there being 6 pieces of furniture in the tabernacle. In short we said 1. the brazen altar is a type of us laying down our old life of sin in exchange for His new life. 2. The brazen laver is a type of us being wash in the blood and by the water of the wo...

In this episode we summed up the instructions God gave Moses from Chapters 20-23. Moses wrote it all down and called it the Book of the Covenant. We talked about the covenant meal they had on Mt Sinai. We mentioned the covenant meal we still observe after a wedding where the bride and groom have made a covenant with each other. We call it the reception…but it is in fact a covenant meal. Jesus shar...

In this episode we read more instructions from God telling His people how they should conduct themselves as His Holy nation. We also learned about the three feast God instituted for His people to have yearly (Feasts of Unleavened bread, Feast of Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles). The journey of the children of Israel is a type of our journey to our promised land (New Jerusalem - Revelation...

In this episode we read more of the instructions and rules God gave to the children of Israel teaching them how to be His Holy Nation. What we must remember is that the law was just to keep them in check until Jesus Christ would come into the world to truly save us from our sins. The law was pointing to Christ who would come and put His laws in our hearts and minds. How did he do it? By coming to...

In this episode we talked about the laws God put in place to protect servants/slaves and women. We also talked about our need to do everything as unto the Lord and not unto men….because God is always watching and He will reward us. #4you #biblestudy #foryourpage #moses #israel #sinaí #servants #bondservant #slavery  @readingthroughthebiblewith3242 

In this episode we explained the Ten Commandments. We also talked about the Sabbath day and leaving people free as it tells us in Romans 14:1-6. We also mentioned how Jesus is our Sabbath rest. We ended praising God for the awesome fact that He has written His laws in our hearts and minds in our day and time. We thank God for writing His laws in our hearts that we might not sin against Him. #4you...

In this episode we did a short review of Genesis and Exodus up to Chapter 19. In this episode God instructs Moses to prepare the people to meet with God. We reviewed the fact that God is using His master plan to turn the children of Israel into a nation. God is also bringing us back into union with him. #4you #aaron #biblestudy #foryourpage #moses #exodus #egypt #israel #covenant #sinaí

In this episode we read about God bringing water from the rock by having Moses strike it (this is a type of Jesus being crucified for us). We also read about the battle with the Amalekites (Amalek is a type of our fleshy human wants and desires). Finally in Chapter 18 we read about the wise counsel of Jethro, Moses Father-in-law. The lesson for us is to remember to not be so quick to dismiss other...

In this episode we talked about how God provided manna (bread) and quail (meat) for the children of Israel to eat. The application for us is that God will supply all our needs. The manna also points to (or is a type of) Jesus who said ‘I am the bread of life…anyone who eats this bread will live forever’ John 6:48-51. We eat of that bread whenever we read the Bible. Our daily bread is also the word...

In this episode we talked about how God provided manna (bread) and quail (meat) for the children of Israel to eat. The application for us is that God will supply all our needs. The manna also points to (or is a type of) Jesus who said ‘I am the bread of life…anyone who eats this bread will live forever’ John 6:48-51. We eat of that bread whenever we read the Bible. Our daily bread is also the word...

In this episode we read and talked about how the Egyptians pursued the Israelites, how the Israelites escaped thru the Red Sea, and how they rejoiced by singing and dancing after the victory. We ended this session with reading how God made the bitter waters sweet and then lead them to a wonderful place with 12 springs of water and seventy palm trees where they camped and refreshed themselves. We c...

In this episode we read about the Passover, the exodus from Egypt. We also read how God dedicated the first born sons to himself. We are reminded that the Passover event is a type and shadow of Jesus Christ who is our Passover lamb. This entire event speaks to us…the children of Israel being delivered from Egypt is a type of us when we accept Jesus into our hearts and are delivered from sin. Jesus...

In this episode we read about the start of the children of Israel becoming a nation starting with the day they left Egypt. We covered up to verse 20 covering the instructions for the Passover meal and the instructions for their annual Passover celebration. We also did a comparison of the Passover lamb in Exodus and our savior, Jesus Christ who is our Passover lamb. We talked about Chapter 12 being...

In this episode we read and discussed Chapters 10 and 11 which covered the eighth and ninth plagues, the plague of Locust and the plague of darkness. In preparation for Chapter 12, we read the following scriptures about Jesus as our Passover lamb: Isa 53:7, John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Cor 5:7, Rev 5:5-7. #4you #biblestudy #foryourpage #egypt #moses #pharaoh #aaron #exodus #passover  @readingthro...

In this episode we covered six plagues: frogs, lice, flies, livestock, boils, and hail. We mentioned that each one of these plagues marked a defeat for the numerous ‘gods’ the Egyptians worshiped. These plagues show that their gods were not real and they had no power. We also reviewed the purpose of the plagues as God told Pharaoh in Chapter 9 was to show His power and to spread His fame. We talke...

In this episode we reviewed an abbreviated genealogy of the Levites, showing us that Moses and Aaron and Miriam were from the tribe of Levi. We also talked about the first two miracles performed by Moses and Aaron: rod became a snake and the water was turned into blood. We talked about how God was going to make sure Pharaoh maintained his stubborn posture so that God could continue to manifest how...

In this episode we read and talked about Moses’ first confrontation with Pharaoh. Pharaoh refused to let God’s people. He then punished them by refusing to give them any straw to make bricks but ordered that the produce the same amount of bricks. Discouraged and upset, they blamed Moses. Moses takes their complaints to God. As bleak as it seems, Moses went straight to God. We must do the same when...

In this episode we talked about the conversation between God and Moses at the burning bush. This is where God spoke to Moses and told him to go deliver his people from Egypt. We discussed Moses’ five excuses or reasons why he should not be the one to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. We must remember any thing God asks us to do, He has already given us everything we need to accomplish the task. W...

In this episode, we read about the birth of Moses, Moses’ escape to Midian, and Moses’ meeting with God at the burning bush. A couple of things we take away from this episode is in verse 6 of Chapter 2. We see the awesome way God protected Moses. This should remind us of how God protects us and takes care of us. We also talked about how Moses asked God who was he to lead the people out. We do the...

In this episode, we reviewed the fact that Joseph and his family had to come to Egypt to survive the famine. By the time Exodus starts, the children of Israel have been in Egypt for 430 years. We talked about the fact that Joseph’s entire generation has died. There’s a new Pharaoh in charge who is intimidated by the growth of the Jews and made them slaves. He tries to stop them from multiplying by...

In this episode we talked about the greatest love story ever told and how we are the recipients of that love. We did a panoramic view of God’s master plan starting with Adam and Eve (all humanity) then God’s dealings with Noah (one chosen man), Abraham (one chosen family), Moses (one chosen nation), and then Jesus (now God deals with us, his church). (See book called ‘The Epic of Eden). Jesus died...