Exodus 13:21-22 God went ahead of them in a Pillar of Cloud during the day to guide them on the way, and at night in a Pillar of Fire to give them light; thus they could travel both day and night. The Pillar of Cloud by day and the Pillar of Fire by night never […]
Read moreDeuteronomy 34:4 Then and there God said to him, “This is the land I promised to your ancestors, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with the words ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I’ve let you see it with your own eyes. There it is. But you’re not going to go in.” Don’t you also […]
Read moreExodus 33:7-11 Moses used to take the Tent and set it up outside the camp, some distance away. He called it the Tent of Meeting. Anyone who sought God would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp. And God spoke with Moses face-to-face, as neighbours speak to one another. When he would return […]
Read moreThe people have been away from Egypt for some time. They had been freed from slavery, but wandering around in the desert was probably not their idea of freedom. They were not exactly happy and voiced their displeasure. It was certainly not easy for Moses to lead such a difficult group, and he went up […]
Read moreExodus 14:13-14 Moses spoke to the people: “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and watch God do his work of salvation for you today. Take a good look at the Egyptians today for you’re never going to see them again. God will fight the battle for you.” You probably know the idiom about being trapped between […]
Read moreExodus 12:23 God will pass through to strike Egypt down. When he sees the blood on the lintel and the two doorposts, God will pass over the doorway; he won’t let the destroyer enter your house to strike you down with ruin. After nine plagues hit the land, Pharaoh still hardened his heart. He didn’t […]
Read moreExodus 4:10,12 Moses raised another objection to God: “Master, please, I don’t talk well. I’ve never been good with words, neither before nor after you spoke to me. I stutter and stammer.” God said … So, get going. I’ll be right there with you—with your mouth! I’ll be right there to teach you what to […]
Read moreExodus 3:14-15 God said to Moses, “I-AM-WHO-I-AM. Tell the People of Israel, ‘I-AM sent me to you.’” God continued with Moses: “This is what you’re to say to the Israelites: ‘God, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob sent me to you.’ This has […]
Read moreGenesis 50: Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now—life for many people. Joseph’s brothers must have gone through some emotional ups and downs. When they were young, they were stubborn and did whatever they wanted. They played […]
Read moreGenesis 45:4-5 “Come closer to me,” Joseph said to his brothers. They came closer. “I am Joseph your brother whom you sold into Egypt. But don’t feel badly, don’t blame yourselves for selling me. God was behind it. God sent me here ahead of you to save lives.” Here the story of Joseph and his […]
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