Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Exodus 20:1-17 Introduction When I have spoken to people about the importance of following Jesus, there has been one response that I have received numerous times that always surprises me. Someone will tell me that they do not need Jesus because they already follow the Ten Commandments. I need to be clear that these are … Read More “Take Two Tablets and Call Me in the Morning” »
Exodus 32:1-14 Introduction What is God like? This is one of the most basic questions of humanity. And people have widely varying views. Some see God as personal, some as impersonal. Some see God as infinite, some a finite. Some see God as all-loving, some as being more wrathful. Try to picture in your mind … Read More “A God We Can Control” »
Exodus 3:1-15 Introduction Have you ever had an opportunity come your way that totally scared you? While you valued the opportunity, the task seemed beyond your abilities. When I think about these feelings, I automatically think about the anticipation of my basic training for the army. I did not have much time to process what … Read More “Here I Am, Send Someone Else” »
When we read Numbers in the Old Testament, most English translations will suggest that over two million Israelites left Egypt during the exodus. That is pretty good for a group of people that basically began with twelve brothers. While I completely agree that God can (and does) perform miracles and that there could have been … Read More “How Many Israelites Left Egypt in the Exodus?” »
When we talk about apologetics in the Bible, it is difficult because we think of apologetics as being very much like philosophy. But when we widen the definition to defending the faith by showing evidence that our God is real, there are many more examples. One of those examples is Moses. No Moses did not … Read More “Moses as the First Apologist” »
“In the third month after the Israelites left Egypt—on the very day—they came to the Desert of Sinai. After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him … Read More “A Voice From Above” »
