Nov 14, 2025
There is a clear distinction between “Israelites” and “Hebrews” in the Bible and secular writings from antiquity. It’s a mistake to homogenize the two. It’s also a mistake to extrapolate from the Exodus passages that either Hebrews or Israelites were practicing Judaism at this time. Judaism did not exist...
Nov 13, 2025
The children of Israel were attacked by Amalek for seemingly no reason. This was their first challenge from an outside force. They prevailed against Amalek by the faith of their leader Moses who interceded on their behalf, raising his hands to the throne of God with Aaron and Hur holding up his arms whenever he tired. ...
Nov 12, 2025
We need to be very careful to see ourselves in the pages of Exodus because they contain lessons about mistakes before God. Constant grumbling, complaining, and putting God on trial were things that greatly angered God and caused the children of Israel to miss the Promised Land. How much more for us who do the same? ...
Nov 11, 2025
We ought to look back at all the ways the Lord has delivered us and guided us. He has been with us every step of the way, as He was with the children of Israel in the wilderness. He provided for them with manna from Heaven every day. Today He has provided for us through Christ, fulfilling all our needs. Exodus 16
Nov 10, 2025
The life of the Christian is comprised of times of joy and times of bitterness. We can learn from the example of the children of Israel; they chose to murmur and complain in times of bitterness in spite of all that God had done for them. God’s purpose is to shape us, not to break us. We ought to praise God...