Category Archives: Exodus

Our Anointing

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Pete

They were all dressed up. That had some place to go. But without an anointing, they couldn’t even get in the front door . . . literally. I’m wrapping up Exodus this morning. And the prevailing theme is the creation, … Continue reading →

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Your People! No, Your People.

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Pete

“The LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend” (Ex. 33:11). Scripture testifies that this was the unique relationship between the Creator and this particular image-bearer. Like neighbors might over a backyard … Continue reading →

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No Glory, No Beauty

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Pete

“Clothes make the man.” The saying’s been around awhile. Given the state of our fashion industry — whether that’s a formal tux or a “pre-shredded” jeans — I’m thinking this age-old proverb still holds some sway. This past weekend went … Continue reading →

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Little By Little

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Pete

It isn’t a term for the impatient. Not something you want to press upon the avidly ambitious. Somewhat out of sync with our instant gratification nature. But it’s a phrase that’s caught my attention and one that, as I chew … Continue reading →

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Where Grumbling Abounds . . .

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Pete

Chewing on Exodus 16 this morning, and there’s repetition — boy, is there repetition. The newly delivered-from-Egypt, on-their-way-to-the-land-promised people of God, being fresh off of walking through a walled-up Red Sea, find what you’re gonna find in the wilderness, the … Continue reading →

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The Cry of Deliverance in Its Fullness

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Pete

Flying down to the Golden State tomorrow morning to see kids and grandkids, so decided on doing a double reading in my reading plan this morning. It bore the unexpected fruit of picking up on one of those repetitive drumbeats … Continue reading →

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Just As the Lord Commanded

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Pete

Think of those who walked out of Egypt behind Moses and, most often, you think of those who stumbled in the wilderness. Not much to show from that generation when they entered the promised land. In fact, not much of … Continue reading →

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Account Settled

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Pete

They had “acted corruptly” (v.7), had “turned away” from the way the LORD God had commanded them (v.8). They had bowed down to a golden idol of their own making and declared it to be the god who had delivered … Continue reading →

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Clothes Make the Man

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Pete

According to a blog I came across, its origins go back to the 1500’s. Apparently a theologian, Catholic priest was the first to note, “vestis virum facit” meaning “clothes make the man.” Mark Twain would expand on it some 400 … Continue reading →

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Questions Worth Pondering

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Pete

Rhetorical questions asked in the afterglow of victory. Answers unnecessary because, being on the other side of the sea, they’re obvious. Faith afire because the wonder of deliverance is fresh. But walking between walls of water will soon be a … Continue reading →

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