Joseph Malekani

Exodus 14 Commentary

Exodus 14 Commentary Pharaoh changes his mind. He pursues Israel. We have yet another sign from the LORD, but it’s not for Pharaoh. It’s God’s people. They must see the LORD in action. Israel needs this sign to face unchartered waters ahead. The miracle should encourage them to go ahead and face their enemies with easeContinueContinue reading “Exodus 14 Commentary”

Exodus 13 Commentary

Exodus 13 Commentary Moses carries Joseph’s bones out of Egypt. He keeps the rich tradition of the patriarchs. They must be buried in Canaan, the land God gave them. Egypt isn’t home. Moses understands the importance of traditions and culture. For this reason, he was raised in the palace – a place where preserving aContinueContinue reading “Exodus 13 Commentary”

Exodus 12 Commentary

Exodus 12 Commentary The LORD begins by changing Israel’s calendar. It’s a new start! It is an attempt to return to the good times of Genesis 1. The LORD is quick to want to fix things and start afresh; humans want to live in the past. Changing Israel’s calendar marks the beginning of the renewal.ContinueContinue reading “Exodus 12 Commentary”

Exodus 11 Commentary

Exodus 11 Commentary The killing of the firstborns. Chapter 11 reflects the last sign. With this sign, Pharaoh gives in. Some have suggested that the killing of the firstborns was linked to the pain that Israel suffered as they lost male children – Moses himself being a survivor. Of course, the last sign helped PharaohContinueContinue reading “Exodus 11 Commentary”

Exodus 10 Commentary

Exodus 10 Commentary The signs begin to affect the economy of the nation – a fact Pharaoh’s officials appreciate more than their boss. The sign of Locusts is swiftly followed by the sign of ‘Darkness’. To our ears, these signs appear as random acts of punishment. But in reality, they serve a deeper role. TheContinueContinue reading “Exodus 10 Commentary”

Exodus 9 Commentary

Exodus 9 Commentary The reason for the freedom is the worship of the one true God – the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Verse 1. Verse 1 gives us another very important addition: The LORD God is now the God of the Hebrews. So the statement changes. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac,ContinueContinue reading “Exodus 9 Commentary”

Exodus 8 Commentary

Exodus 8 Commentary Chapter 3 gives us 3 signs but Pharaoh remains hardened. The first sign ‘of frogs’ is duplicated but the second and third signs are too hard for Pharaoh’s magicians. Probably Pharaoh thinks his magicians haven’t just worked hard enough. So he rejects Moses and Aaron.This chapter tells us a lot about theContinueContinue reading “Exodus 8 Commentary”

Exodus 7 Commentary

Exodus 7 Commentary The initial demand that Pharaoh releases Israel was treated with contempt and ridicule. Now the LORD will make it impossible for Pharaoh to believe so that a full picture is unpacked before the human race. Verse 3. The LORD God began by showing Himself to Moses. Moses saw and believed. Then theContinueContinue reading “Exodus 7 Commentary”

Exodus 6 Commentary

Exodus 6 Commentary Israel swings between belief and unbelief. They briefly believe after a couple of miracles from Moses. They worship. After Pharaoh’s aggressive response, Israel goes back to doubt. They don’t want to hear anything about the name of the LORD. It has caused them trouble! Pharaoh doesn’t want to lose free labor. Israel’sContinueContinue reading “Exodus 6 Commentary”

Exodus 5 Commentary

Exodus 5 Commentary Having secured the support of the elders, Moses now faces Pharaoh. We can understand Pharaoh. It took the LORD a long debate to convince Moses. It took some miracles to convince the elders of the people. It should take a lot more to persuade Pharaoh! It is clear: Pharaoh doesn’t know theContinueContinue reading “Exodus 5 Commentary”