I confess these verses confused me as a new believer. At that time, I read the Bible as disjointed stories, like stitching together thousands of Sunday school lessons.
In that light, the story of Jesus shining in His glory . . . .
Read More
A Remembrance
Both Memorial Day and Pentecost blew by me in a blur this year. So, today, I am pausing to reflect.
Remembrance is important to God. He instituted seven feast days as memorials for all generations. God created the feast days to . . . .
Read More
When God says Go
This is the assignment of a lifetime for Ananias. God called Ananias to set aside his fear of a Saul, a known persecutor of the church, and partner with God to do something great. God asked Ananias to go pray for someone he greatly feared.
How many things do we miss because of fear? . . . .
Read More
A God of Order
First, we trust in Jesus, then His Spirit comes to live inside us!
These life-altering moments are in harmony with God’s perfect order.
After nine months creating the articles, Moses set up the Tabernacle according to God’s prescribed order.. . . .
Read More
Burning Bush – Baptism of Fire
Moses’ burning bush experience is a foreshadowing of the fire of the Holy Spirit spoken of in Matthew 3:11 and Luke 3:16.
The context in Matthew makes it clear that the fire of the Holy Spirit . . .
Read More
It is Finished!
Millions of decisions and details must be considered when building a house: which floor plan; where to build; what materials; who to hire; how to pay for it. The list seems endless. Even just the furnishing and decorating phase can be overwhelming. Which sink and stove and other fixtures to choose? What flooring and furniture will coordinate well together? Whew! Building a house is a huge undertaking.
Now imagine that you are building a house for God . . .
Read More
Orderly Ranks
When I read of Israel’s exodus, I envision beleaguered refugees forced into the desert on foot. That is not the picture presented in Exodus 12 and 13.
It says God led the nation of Israel out in “orderly ranks.” Several times, He referred to them as “the armies of the Lord” . . .
Read More
Nothing but his authority
Nothing but His Authority
By God’s authority, Moses’ staff turned the water of the Nile River into blood (Ex. 20). Moses is famous for performing many signs and wonders with the staff in his hand. Yet, God is the One who performed the miracles; the staff was a symbol of God’s authority. The staff symbolizing God’s authority was fresh in my mind . . .
Read MoreMovie Script Idea
The story of King Jeroboam, first king of divided Israel (c. 920 BC), is so filled with drama and intrigue that it would make a great movie. How has Hollywood missed this opportunity? Are there no Bible readers in Hollywood?
My opening scene would be the prophet Ahijah tearing Jeroboam’s new cloak into 12 pieces . . . .
Read MorePresent the Tablets of your Heart
Twice Moses spent 40 days on the mountain and came down with 2 tablets of stone. The first set where hewn and engraved by the finger of God. But Moses shattered those tablets . . .
Read MoreThe Holy Place as a Prayer Closet
The Tabernacle in the wilderness is a picture of what we would call a “prayer closet.” The Tabernacle is actually a tent. . . .
Read MorePorpoise Skins Representing the Holy Spirit?
Buried in the intricate detail of the wilderness Tabernacle are the 4 layers of curtains for the Holy Place. This is the enclosed tent where the priests ministered at the Table of Showbread, the Altar of Incense, the Menorah, and the Ark of the Covenant. God prescribed 4 layers of curtains with the final layer made of porpoise skins (or badger skins, depending on your translation). In other words, the layer that would be seen from the outside is porpoise skins. I had an idea that I was considering and needed to know what are these porpoise skins all about. My biblical references were no help. . . .
Read More