May 29, 2016
God built the season of youth to be a time of exploration, learning and serving God (Ecc. 11:9; 12:13, 14). While old age often brings wisdom with little energy, youth often brings energy with little wisdom (Prov. 20:29; 1 Pet. 5:5, 6). Believers are to honor the authority over them as authority from God whether parental,...
May 22, 2016
To invoke a god’s name was to say something about that god’s character (Deut. 18:20). In Egypt, using a god’s name for an oath was binding but because no other real gods existed, had no consequences if broken. Israel could take oaths in the LORD’s name (Heb. YHWH, Ex. 3:14) but never falsely, making His...
May 15, 2016
The people of Israel had spent 400 years with Egyptians who continually and collectively worshipped a pantheon of gods that represented various aspects of nature and Egyptian life. Because of this, Egyptian worship of any particular god was not dishonor to any other god as they were disconnected deities. Israel’s...
May 1, 2016
Upon reaching the mountain, God gives Moses a bilateral agreement that if Israel obeys His commands they will be a ‘special treasure’, ‘kingdom of priests’ and a ‘holy nation’. When God changes lives He expects believers to shine and draw others out of darkness (Matt. 5:14). Like a wedding or event...