Exodus is the second of the first five books of the OT, which are referred to collectively as either “Torah” (“law,” “instruction” in Hb.) or “Pentateuch” (“five-volumed” in Gk.). The English title “Exodus” is taken from the Septuagint and the Greek noun exodos, “a going out” or “departure,” the major event of the first half of the book, in which the Lord brings Israel out of Egypt. The Hebrew title, “Names,” is taken from the first line of the text, “These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob” (Ex. 1:1).
WOE, WATCH, WORK
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)
MEDITATION ON HEBREWS 12
The Christian Race - As we run the race of our lives, we must run with our heads up and our eyes focused on Christ. If we are to run the life of faith, we resist the distractions and look deeply into His eyes.
THE STRATEGIC LOUD VOICE OF JESUS
Only Christ's voice gives us eternal life: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life”. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
John 5:24 (ESV)
HOLY VOLUME AND THE NOISE OF SIN (Side A)
Our world no longer hears God because it is constantly speaking, at a devastating speed and volume, in order to say nothing. Noise is a deceptive, addictive, and false tranquilizer. The tragedy of our world is never better summed up than in the fury of senseless noise that stubbornly hates silence. This age detests the things that silence brings us to: encounter, wonder, and kneeling before God.
SEEK IN ORDER TO FIND
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
UNDERSTANDING THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
The resurrection of Jesus Christ means that God the Father will give His Holy Spirit to believers. After Christ had risen and ascended, He sent the promised Holy Spirit to continue His work on earth. This means that Christ's earthly ministry continues today through His people, in whom He dwells by the Holy Spirit.
THE PSALM OF THE CROOK
For in Him we shall have no need, want, or fear as there is none greater than He in this material world. His protection and provision fulfills all that we could ever desire.
THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL KEEP YOU WAITING
“And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” Luke 24:49 (ESV)
THE SONG OF MOSES AND THE SONG OF THE LAMB
One of the noticeable features of the Book of Revelation is the singing of the heavenly family. We find in this book theology put to music. All the songs of this book would make a small songbook. Unfortunately, w do not have the melodies to go with the words, but perhaps once we have the words, we could come up with our own melody. Revelation features a widening circle of praise, from the four living creatures to the whole redeemed family.