Archive for January, 2007
Thoughts from Exodus 4 & 5: Signs and Bricks
Wednesday, January 31st, 2007Exodus chapter 4 begins with God giving Moses several miracles with which to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go and worship away from Egypt. At this point, we've been watching the Lord eagerly, waiting for what He's going to do next. He's already picked an unlikely hero (and we still wonder whether he'll make […]
Thoughts from Exodus 3: Unlikely Hero and Plan
Thursday, January 18th, 2007Last post, we looked at how to read the Exodus story. Today I'm adding to your background, and once again, more on how to read the story. We've talked about anticipating what God might do next, but I'd like to mention why today. Why do I care enough about this story to really be eager […]
Thoughts from Exodus 1 & 2: Where is God?
Tuesday, January 16th, 2007When we read Exodus 1 and 2, I get this real sense of how it needs to be read. It begs for you to read with your eyes peeled — looking, waiting, and asking, 'Where is God? What will He do next?'
So even before we touch the text, we can pull this "life lesson" from […]
Thoughts on Joseph, Part 2
Friday, January 12th, 2007I'm moving from the end of the Joseph story into Exodus now, but I thought it might be good to take a few minutes and reflect back on what Joseph's story has given us, and what his legacy was.
Joseph brought what was then the family of God into Egypt, where they were given a great […]
I Want a New Law
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007Don’t teach me about moderation and liberty I prefer a shot of grape juice
Don’t teach me about loving my enemies
Don’t teach me how to listen to the Spirit Just give me a new law
I don’t wanna know if the answers aren’t easy So just bring it down from the mountain to me
from Derek Webb's […]