“I am convinced that the Christian life becomes a truly exciting adventure only when God is free to break into our days at any moment, just as he did in the case of ordinary, rank-and-file believer[s] [throughout the Bible], providing us with a special ministry assignment, calling for us to speak and act prophetically toward … Continue reading Sermon #37 — Our God of Power: Redeeming a People to Himself — Exodus 3:1-12
Tag: Exodus
Bible Note #12 — Exodus 25:1-9
In this passage (Exodus 25:1-9), God calls on Moses to receive an offering from the people for the purpose of building and furnishing the tabernacle. He emphasizes that the offering is to be strictly voluntary -- "from everyone whose heart stirs him to give." (v. 2; HCSB) What follows then is a list of the … Continue reading Bible Note #12 — Exodus 25:1-9
Bible Note #11 — Exodus 3: The Call of Moses
God routinely goes out of his way to incorporate human partnership in the accomplishing of his purposes in the world. The fact is so plain that it is regularly overlooked by most of us as we read Bible stories about God's dealing with human beings. Here in Exodus 3 in the story of God's calling … Continue reading Bible Note #11 — Exodus 3: The Call of Moses
Sermon #10 — The Doctrine of God, Pt. 1: God in Himself
This sermon is the first in a series of seven sermons in which we delve into the big -- well, really, infinite -- topic of who God is. This particular sermon, preached at North Presbyterian Church in Elmira, NY on September 11, 2011, explores Moses encounter with the burning bush in the desert of the … Continue reading Sermon #10 — The Doctrine of God, Pt. 1: God in Himself
Sermon #2 — Exodus 16:1-35
This is now the second sermon in a series on the manna and quail of the wilderness journey. In this sermon, I explore how the values and priorities of ancient paganism aren't all that far away from the modern, westerner's wrestling with faith. Here's a link to the text of Exodus 16:1-35. Here's the link … Continue reading Sermon #2 — Exodus 16:1-35
Sermon #1 — Exodus 16:1-35
This sermon is the first in a series exploring this passage. This sermon focuses especially on what this passage reveals of the character of God and his orientation toward his people. Click here to read Exodus 16:1-35. Click here to listen to this sermon, preached at North Presbyterian Church in Elmira, NY on Sunday, August … Continue reading Sermon #1 — Exodus 16:1-35
Bible Notes #3–Exodus 13:17-18
"When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. For God said, 'Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt.' But God led the people around by way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. … Continue reading Bible Notes #3–Exodus 13:17-18
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