December ⁽⁹⁹⁾

The kings in Jesus' lineage have not finished teaching us. On this third Sunday of Advent, we'll consider the proclamation of joy. For so many of us, we think that the only joy from the birth of Jesus is the forgiveness of sins and assurance…

Passage Read: Exodus 31-34 Meditation Verse: 34:21 It's interesting that God makes a point of mentioning the two busiest times of the year for farmers. Even during plowing and harvesting, all God's people are to rest one day a week. No excuses. No matter how…

Passage Read: Exodus 27-30 Meditation Verse: 29:21 The priest's garments were to pass from father to son, and each time a new priest was anointed, he would inherit garments that belonged to his predecessor. So the garments would bear the blood and oil of the…

Passage Read: Exodus 23-26 Meditation Verses: 23:24-26 There was to be no preservation of ancient artifacts, no protection of cultural artifacts. There was nothing of value in these sacred places or sacred stones; the Israelites were to demolish them and wipe them from memory. Today…

Passage Read: Exodus 19-22 Meditation Verses: 19:5-6 God intended for the Israelites to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation among all the nations of the world. Though all the earth is the Lord's, Israel was to be His special people who knew…