Monthly Archives: October 2014

Why the Long Way?

When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God led … Continue reading

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Jesus, Our Passover Lamb

When the LORD goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and … Continue reading

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Exodus 7-11: A HARD HEART & HARD QUESTIONS

I would love to go to Rome, to the Vatican City, and visit the Sistine Chapel where I would stand and look up and behold this fresco painting by Michelangelo in person. This painting is called the Creation of Adam … Continue reading

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Moses: “God, where are you?”

That’s the abridged version. What Moses actually said to God in Exodus 5:22-23 is: “O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me? Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your … Continue reading

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“Please send someone else.”

“O Lord, please send someone else to do it.” Exodus 4:13 Up until this point Moses has asked questions – who, what, what if – and he has made excuses– I’m not a good speaker…but now he finally just comes … Continue reading

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