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Proverbs 3:11-18 meaningJanuary 20, 2021
Even when it is difficult to accept or understand, God’s ways are truly best for us.
Proverbs 3:5-10 meaningJanuary 20, 2021
Proverbs 3:5-10 shows that there are two paths before us: trusting in the Lord or in our own ability to reason. When we trust God, it leads to peace, contentment, and good stewardship.
Proverbs 3:1-4 meaningJanuary 20, 2021
Solomon encourages his audience to remember God's commands and to ingest his teachings into the deepest recesses of their being. This will bring the great benefits of peace and extended life.
Exodus 36:35-38 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The veil for the tabernacle was made. This veil was what separated the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place inside the tabernacle. The plans for the veil were given in Exodus 26:31 – 37.
Exodus 36:31-34 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The cross bars used in the tabernacle are built. The plans for the bars are in Exodus 26:26 – 29.
Exodus 36:20-30 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The boards for the walls of the tabernacle are built. They were made according to the specifications in Exodus 26:15 – 23.
Exodus 36:14-19 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The roof curtains of the tabernacle were made a specific size along with loops and clasps. A covering for the tabernacle was also made. The plans for their construction were given by God to Moses on the mountain, as recorded in Exodus 26:7 – 14.
Exodus 36:8-13 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The tabernacle construction begins. In these verses, the curtains were created by the skilled artisan Bezalel. He also made other items associated with the curtains. The designs for the curtains were given in Exodus 26:1 – 14.
Exodus 36:1-7 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The first seven verses of chapter 36 continue the last section of chapter 35 concerning the work of Bezalel and Oholiab. They started to work on the construction of the tabernacle, and all the while the people continued to bring their contributions. They brought so much material to Moses that he finally had to urge the people not to bring any more.
Exodus 34:29-35 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
After being in the LORD's presence for such a long time, Moses returned to the Israelites with the two tablets in hand. When the Israelites saw him, they were afraid because his face radiated light. So, when Moses was not speaking the words of the LORD to the people, he put a veil over his face. He removed the veil when he was in the LORD's presence or when he was proclaiming the LORD's words to the people.
Exodus 34:27-28 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
After dictating the principles of the renewed covenant, the LORD commanded Moses to write down everything He had said concerning the renewed covenant. Moses did not eat or drink during the forty days and nights in the LORD's presence. The tablets were also inscribed with the Ten Commandments.
Exodus 34:18-26 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
Having stated the types of worship the Israelites were to stay away from, the LORD outlines the requirements of proper worship.
Exodus 34:12-17 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The LORD warns the Israelites against engaging in idolatry when entering the Promised Land. Not only are they not to ally themselves with the idolatry that existed in the land, but they are to eradicate every trace of it from the land.
Exodus 34:10-11 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The LORD declared that He was renewing the covenant with Israel and that He would do miraculous things on their behalf, including driving out those who currently were living in the Promised Land.
Exodus 34:5-9 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The LORD appears to Moses in preparation for the renewal of the covenant. He appeared in the cloud, passed before Moses, and proclaimed His character. Moses in turn bowed down in worship before the LORD. He then petitioned the LORD once again to remain among His people in spite of their unfaithfulness.
Exodus 34:1-4 meaningJanuary 17, 2021
The two tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments are restored. Moses prepares the two tablets and then takes them to the top of Mount Sinai to meet the LORD.
Exodus 33:18-23 meaningJanuary 15, 2021
Moses needed a visible sign that would confirm the LORD’s promised presence, so he asked Him to make Himself visible to him. The LORD answered Him by allowing Moses to see His back but not His face.
Exodus 33:12-17 meaningJanuary 15, 2021
Moses approached the LORD ("face to face") with concerns in the Tent of Meeting. The LORD had said that He would not go with Israel to the Promised Land or remain in their midst as a result of their sin in chapter 32. The first concern (vv. 12 – 14) was about what the LORD's intentions were concerning the people of Israel. The second concern (vv. 15 – 17) was about whether the LORD was going to accompany His people as they travel to the Promised Land.
Exodus 33:7-11 meaningJanuary 15, 2021
The LORD had just announced that He would no longer reside in the midst of His people. Instead, He met Moses in a tent that was outside the camp. When the LORD met Moses, a pillar of cloud would appear at the tent. When the people saw the pillar of cloud descend upon the tent, they worshipped the LORD by standing in reverence. Moses would enter the tent to fellowship with the LORD like a friend. When he returned to the camp, his assistant Joshua would remain at the tent.
Exodus 33:1-6 meaningJanuary 15, 2021
Chapter 33 begins with the LORD commanding Moses to tell the people to leave Sinai and begin their journey to the land He promised them. He would guide them using an angel and would guarantee victory in their conquest of the land. When the people heard that the LORD would not be leading them from their midst, they went into mourning and refrained from wearing jewelry from then on.
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