Reading: Exodus 24:1-7 In this passage God confirms His covenant with Israel by a solemn ceremony. The covenant is the formal and holy relationship between God and Israel, His special treasure (Exodus 19:5). God has the authority to make this covenant since He was Israel’s (and the world’s) creator and their Redeemer. In this covenant… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 24 (1 of 3)

Reading: Exodus 23:14-33 Israel will inherit the Promised Land which is currently occupied by ungodly nations.  When Israel moves in and gradually needs more territory these nations will be driven out by God, little by little (vs 30). The nations’ gods and feasts are attractive to the carnal flesh and can become a snare for… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 23 (2 of 2)

Reading: Exodus 23:1-9 Here we learn another important principle about God’s justice, namely “You shall not circulate a false report” (vs 1). James 3:6 says the tongue is destructive: “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 23 (1 of 2)

Reading: Exodus 21:12-26 and 22:1-15 In this passage we learn some basic principles of divine justice, including just punishment to fit the crime, fair restitution for loss, and serious sentences as warnings to encourage responsibility and discourage crime. Three different types of crime are mentioned: killing, injury and criminal negligence. Not every crime is the… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 21 & 22

Reading: Exodus 20:18-26 Israel is going to the Promised Land which is occupied by nations serving idols. Their idolatry is so dangerous that God warn against it immediately after giving the Law (vs 23). God repeats this warning many times. Isaiah 45:21 “And there is no other God besides Me”. Why these frequent warnings?  Idolatry… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 20 (2 of 2)

Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 The 10 commandments summarise God’s covenant law; the Bible provides more details about the law and its application. Example 1: In Exodus to Deuteronomy Moses expands on and explains how the Law is to be applied. About the sixth commandment (you shall not kill) we read “When you build a new house,… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 20 (1 of 2)

Reading: Exodus 19:7-25 God is preparing Israel to receive and accept His law. Through the mouth of Moses God speaks to Israel to impress upon them His majesty, power and covenant mercy. However, God needs to do more to address Israel’s stubborn pride, spiritual sleepiness and rebelliousness. God therefore adds another lesson; He will Himself… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 19 (3 of 3)

Reading: Exodus 19:5-6 God is preparing Israel to receive and accept His law. God not only brought Israel to Himself; He also made a legal agreement (the covenant) with them. He promises to be their God and care for them, without fail. Psalm 105:8 says “He remembers His covenant forever, the word which He commanded,… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 19 (2 of 3)

Reading: Exodus 19:1-4 and 20:1 and 2. Israel arrives at Mt Sinai. There for 12 months God instructs Israel in His divine classroom. They receive the written law, its explanation and application. On God’s instruction Israel also builds the tabernacle and brings it into service. God is very gentle. He does not immediately give Israel… Continue reading Meditation: Exodus 19 (1 of 3)