Tag Archives: Old Testament

Read the Bible: Exodus 26

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The Tabernacle is the tent version of the temple. We have the same details in Exodus 26 that the people who built the original had; perhaps minus “the pattern” God refers to that was shown to Moses on Mount Sinai. There are a couple more pics after the text. Here is a link to Hebrews 8, but wait until the end of the audio if you haven’t played it yet.

Exodus 26

“You shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work you shall make them.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 25

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Chapter 25 is the beginning of instructions; nothing is built until after all the instructions have been given, which will take a few chapters. Pictured above is one of many artist conceptions of how the ark of the covenant, or ark of the testimony, may have looked. (Notice that is not the same Bible picture I’ve used since March 1st.) The only problem with that image is the height. It’s width and height should be the same, approximately 27 inches. or a little more than two feet. If you have seen Raiders of the Lost Ark that’s a pretty good representation; just don’t buy into all the theology you are presented.

Exodus 25

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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Read the Bible: Exodus 24

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Moses tells the people everything God said. He wrote it all in a book and read it to them. Both times they say “All that God has said we will do.” Sacrifices are made, blood is sprinkled, and 74 men go up the mountain and see God. He then calls on Moses alone to come closer.

Exodus 24

He said to Moses “Come up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship at a distance.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 23

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The header above this section in the New American Standard Bible says Various Laws. It works but you could describe all of 21, 22 and 23 as various. There is more to explain in this chapter than in 22 so here we go.

Exodus 23

“You shall not share a false report: do not put your hand in with the wicked to be a malicious witness.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 22

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This chapter has laws about personal property and restitution and laws dealing with social justice. Exodus 21, 22 and 23 are all one great monologue as God is sharing his laws and statues with Moses. Hang in there, stuff begins happening again in chapter 24; then crazy wackadoodle stuff happens.

Exodus 22

“If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it, he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 21

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Exodus 20 was exciting. Lots of good stuff in there. This chapter, and the next two after it, are going to feel a little dry in comparison. It’s stuff that is relevant to an agrarian society familiar with the institution of slavery that may not have direct application for believers today. After reading the text, I will go ahead and share some additional comments about the 10 commandments and point out some things about God’s law in a general sort of way; we don’t have to talk about oxen goring people nor digging a pit that an animal falls into.

Exodus 21

“Now these are the judgments which you shall set before them.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 20

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I really want to do this well because I am likely to refer back to this chapter/post many times over the next few months or years. The Ten Commandments are often used as shorthand for the entire Law. This is a pivotal moment, much like the night of the Passover, in the history of Israel. Having the Law – and hopefully, at least sometimes – keeping the Law is what makes Israel God’s people and distinguishes them from every other people and nation on the earth.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 19

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We are getting very close to the Law being given, beginning with the 10 Commandments, at Mount Sinai. In this chapter the people are warned to keep their distance, they sanctify themselves for three days and Moses is called up the mountain with Aaron to meet God.

Exodus 19

In the third month, on the same day of the month the children of Israel had gone forth out of the land of Egypt, they came into the wilderness of Sinai.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 18

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This is a short chapter and is pretty straightforward. Jethro has heard about Moses and all that the LORD has done to Egypt and for Israel. He comes out to the wilderness to meet Moses and brings Zipporah and their two sons, reuniting the family. When Jethro sees how Moses sits all day every day hearing disputing and ruling between the people, he counsels him to delegate that responsibility.

Exodus 18

Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 17

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Water from the rock. Joshua leads Israel to defeat Amalek.

Exodus 17

The whole congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.

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