Exodus 16:1-18 When we hear of “fleshpots” we’ll likely think of sexual temptation. As in… — “he had lived the life of a roué in the fleshpots of London and Paris.” But in their original, biblical context, “fleshpots” are literally cauldrons of meat. They are a temptation, but there’s nothing sexual about them. Here’s their mention […]
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Exodus 14:1-31 When introducing people to the cross of Jesus it’s very common to hear this objection: “Hang on! If you’re saved from judgement by Jesus’ sacrifice, won’t you just keep on wallowing in sin? Doesn’t the cross mean that Christians will be complacent about sin and go on indulging in it?” Actually the opposite […]
Exodus 12:1-30 John the Baptist was a wild and holy prophet whose whole mission in life was to prepare the way for the LORD Jesus. And when his big moment came to announce Christ onto the world stage, what did John say? “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” […]
Exodus 10:1-29 Hard´-heart`ed (~härt`ĕd) a. 1. Unsympathetic; inexorable; cruel; pitiless. The wisdom of Solomon gave us this proverb: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) Our lives are governed by our hearts. What we love determines who we are. Philosophers might define a human being […]
I was recently put that question by John Brand at Cutting it Straight. He said some very nice things about this blog and asked me the following: 1. How did you get into blogging? 2. Why do you blog? What is, if you like your ‘Mission Statement’ as a blogger? 3. What do you see as the […]
Exodus 9:1-35 If you watch news footage of disasters in the third world you see people who know what to do. This is a sad time. The people are sad. They weep and wail and mourn. And this is entirely appropriate. But watch news footage of disasters in the west and what do you see? […]
Exodus 5:10-23 Moses and Aaron deliver the LORD’s message: “Let my people go” But Pharaoh is singularly unimpressed. “Who is the LORD?” (Exodus 5:2) “I’ve heard of Ra, Amun, Osiris, Isis, Seth, Nephthys, these gods I know. Who is this LORD??” Pharaoh has no time for weak men preaching a weak message about an unknown God. […]
Exodus 5:1-9 Moses was 80 and his brother Aaron was 83 when they confronted Pharaoh. They went as a double-act – Moses putting words in Aaron’s mouth. Their message has become famous Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go (Exodus 5:1) A chapter previously the LORD put it slightly differently: Israel […]
Exodus 4:1-17 If you accuse me of putting words in your mouth you’re probably complaining that I’m misrepresenting your views. Perhaps I have elaborated on your statement in a way you never intended. “Stop putting words in my mouth,” you’ll say. But the biblical origin of the phrase is a little different. In the Bible, […]
Exodus 3:14-22 Egypt was not a bad land. In fact it was a very good land. Genesis 13:10 describes it as “like the garden of the LORD”! And under the wise and righteous rule of Joseph it had flourished, with the Israelites enjoying “the fat of the land.” But since Joseph had been forgotten (Exodus […]
