Jackhammer

Jackhammer

Isaiah 7:9b “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” Observation: Ahaz was king of Judah at a time when Jerusalem was under severe attack, such that “…the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken” (v. 2b). So the Lord sent Isaiah to warn...
Leading with Love

Leading with Love

Exodus 16:7b “…but what are we that you should complain against us?” Observation: Shortly after their miraculous Red Sea crossing the Israelites accused Moses and Aaron of bringing them to the desert to “kill the whole assembly with hunger” (Ex. 6:3). Moses rightly...
Selective Memory

Selective Memory

Exodus 16:1 “…and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin…after they departed from the land of Egypt.” Observation: Early stages of their exodus had brought them to a beautiful resting place, an oasis called Elim. Exodus 15:17...
Stinking Stash

Stinking Stash

Exodus 16:19 “Let no one leave any of it ’till morning.” Observation: The nation of Israel was in the Wilderness of Sin after the Exodus from Egypt, and they “…complained against Moses and Aaron.…” (v.2). Essentially, they said they had rather died in Egypt’s slavery...
Musty Museum Piece

Musty Museum Piece

Genesis 12:2 “I will bless you and make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great. And you shall be a blessing.” Observation: The context of this and surrounding verses is part of the Abrahamic Covenant, in which God promises unilaterally to cause...