February 14 | Completion of the Tabernacle
Today’s Reading: Read Exodus 40:1-16 Grab some legos or some building blocks. Choose one of your family members to be the “caller.” The “caller” will...
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God’s Blueprint: Order, Creativity, and Community in the Wilderness
In this enlightening episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother delves into the profound importance of covenant law, setting the stage for an upcoming focus on the biblical books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy.
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February 13 | Moses in God’s Presence
Today’s Reading: Read Exodus 33 When the Israelites worshiped a golden calf, God became angry. He told Moses that the people could go to the...
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February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024
Exodus 33-36
In Exodus 33-36, God instructs Moses to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land with an angel's guidance, refusing to accompany them directly due to their disobedience, but later agrees to Moses' plea for His presence. The chapters detail the renewal of the covenant, including Moses receiving new stone tablets, instructions for worship, and contributions from the Israelites for building the Tabernacle, showcasing God's mercy, the importance of obedience, and the communal effort in worship preparations.
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Answering the Call: Ellie and Leon’s Story
When Leon and Ellie Dowling sold their business, they faced a significant question: What next? Rather than opting for a life of leisure, they felt...
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February 12 | The Tabernacle and the Golden Calf
Today’s Reading: Read Exodus 29-32 As God established a system for the Israelites to draw near to him, he gave specific instructions for the tabernacle. ...
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February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024
Exodus 29-32
Exodus 29-32 provides comprehensive instructions for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests through specific sacrifices, offerings, and rituals, alongside directives for constructing the incense altar, collecting atonement money, and creating the bronze basin, anointing oil, and sacred incense. It concludes with the narrative of the Israelites worshipping the golden calf, inciting God's wrath, which Moses intercedes to assuage.
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February 11 | Week 6 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY As you spend time with your family learning about the Israelites, the 10 commandments, sacrifices, and even the tabernacle, listen for open...
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February 10 | The Tabernacle
Today’s Reading: Read Exodus 25:1-22 When sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, people began to live lives that were separate from God. Remember...
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February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024
Exodus 25-28
In Exodus 25-28, God gives instructions for constructing the Ark of the Covenant, the tabernacle, altars, lampstand, furnishings and priestly garments, specifying materials and dimensions; the ephod, breastpiece, and other holy garments are to be made for Aaron and his sons to wear while ministering before the Lord in the tabernacle.
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February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
Exodus 22-24
In Exodus 22-24, God gives additional laws to Moses regarding theft, property damage, social justice, and proper worship, as well as warnings against idolatry and mistreatment of foreigners. After the people agree to obey, Moses performs sacrifices and reads the Book of the Covenant before God appears in glory on Mount Sinai.
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February 9 | The Covenant Relationship Between God and the Israelites
Today’s Reading: Read Exodus 23:1-6; 12, 14-17; 24:12 In Genesis 15 we read about a special covenant relationship between God and Abraham. In Exodus, we...
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