Christians often speak of giving glory to God. At the climax of Exodus, glory comes down from God and fills the tabernacle, driving Moses out. The Lord promised to dwell…
The tabernacle is almost done. While the entire structure symbolizes the people of God, the people who serve there are most important. The last items to finish the work are…
This is not a typical Christmas passage, but it’s all about coming near to God. To get to Him you must go through the courtyard, have your sins paid for…
The Lord wants Israel to build the tabernacle so He can dwell in their midst. Even in Eden before the fall, Adam and Eve would leave the garden, go into…
Work begins on the tabernacle, and we hear about the details: the number, colors, and size of curtains; loops and clasps; boards and bars; the veil and pillars. These are…
The children of Israel have been totally forgiven and empowered by God. Even as they are overwhelmed by His glory shining on the face of Moses, they come with willing…
We are made in the image of God and created to grow into His likeness more and more. This happens as we behold His glory. Yahweh will go with Israel…
Israel smashed the covenant, worshiping the work of their hands instead of the Lord who made them. God’s kindness is already on display, but now He declares His name, full…
Israel broke covenant with God in a gross and highhanded way at the calf. God answered Moses’ prayer not to destroy the nation, but now the question is whether He…
Moses pleaded successfully with the Lord to spare the nation, but he still has to go down the mountain and confront the idolatry at the bottom. Faithfulness to God and…