Some thoughts on Scripture

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

The Bible's First Song of Praise

Exodus 15:1,21--"Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the L ORD, and spoke, saying, 'I will sing to the L ORD, For He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and the rider He has thrown into the sea!.......... And Miriam answered them: 'Sing to the L ORD, For He has triumphed... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Stand Still, Never Mind the Tight Spot

Exodus 14:13a--"And Moses said to the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the L ORD, which he will accomplish for you today." When the children of Israel came to camp by the Red Sea and then found themselves closed off by the Egyptians, they began to doubt that following... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

What More Visible Guidance Did a People Ever Have?

Exodus 13:21--"And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light." If only it were that simple for us: to have the Lord lead us by a cloud by day and light our way at night. The children of Israel looked overhead and moved... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

God's Mercy and Grace Not to be Taken Lightly

Exodus 12:22--"And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin. A nd none of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning." Here above are the directions unto the house of... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Firstborn Principle Underscored

Exodus 11:5--"and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the female servant who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the animals." The sin condition of the world demands a sacrifice be made. Before... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Pharaoh's Hardened Heart Serves God's Purpose

Exodus 10:1-2--"Now the LORD said to Moses, 'Go in to Pharaoh; for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his servants, that I may show these signs of Mine before him, and that you may tell in the hearing of your son and your son's son the mighty things I have done in Egypt, and My signs which... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

God Knew Pharaoh's Heart

Exodus 9:30--"But as for you and your servants, I know that you will not yet fear the LORD God." Scattered among the plagues sent by God upon Egypt, there are a number of times when Pharaoh initially relents to allow Israel to go their way but soon afterwards hardens his heart again and forbids... Sign in to see full entry.

In the Midst of Plagues, Setting Apart His People

Exodus 8:22-23--"And in that day I will set apart the land of Goshen, in which My people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there, in order that you may know that I am the LORD in the midst of the land. I will make a difference between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign shall be." It... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Moses and his Spokesman

Exodus 7:1-2--"So the LORD said to Moses: 'See I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh to send the children to Israel out of his land." God provides for us to meet the needs... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Things Getting Worse Before They Get Better

Exodus 5:22-23--"So Moses returned to the LORD and said, 'Lord, why have you brought trouble on this people? Why is it You have sent me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all.'" Wouldn't it be great that when... Sign in to see full entry.

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