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”
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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 1 Commentary
Exodus 1 Commentary Verse 7 is key. The “Israelites were exceedingly fruitful; they multiplied greatly, increased in numbers, and became so numerous that the land was filled with them”The LORD’s blessing to Jacob was fulfilled in part.Like in the Garden of Eden, amidst peace and calm, a serpent arose in the form of a PharaohContinueContinue reading “Exodus 1 Commentary”
Genesis 3b Commentary
Genesis 3b Commentary Never mind eating fruit from the Tree of Life, merely touching the tree in the middle of the Garden was fatal! Verse 3. Yes, touching the tree would result in death! The rule was strict!Never talk to strangers; every boy and girl learns simple and foundational life lessons from their mothers. EveContinueContinue reading “Genesis 3b Commentary”
Genesis 2c Commentary
Genesis 2c Commentary Chapter 2 emphasizes a couple of lines: Work is important, and so is management. Both occur before the fall or the rebellion of man. Work isn’t punishment. Management shouldn’t be a burden. They are expectations. It should be interesting to describe management or “taking care of” given the perfection before the fallContinueContinue reading “Genesis 2c Commentary”
Genesis 2b Commentary
Genesis 2b Commentary The first 3 verses commission the works of the LORD – the heavens and the Earth. Let the modern ear understand the term heavens as the expanse, the universe, or simply the skies. The LORD (now we understand this is the LORD Jesus – John 1:1-3) completes the works in 6 days.ContinueContinue reading “Genesis 2b Commentary”
Genesis 2 Commentary
Genesis 2 Commentary Interdependence or relationships is the main highlight in the first section of chapter 2. Plants depend on water. One part of creation supplies another part of creation the required environment for increase and fruitfulness. So plants won’t spring up because there is no one to work the ground. Man doesn’t exist withoutContinueContinue reading “Genesis 2 Commentary”
Genesis 1 Commentary
Genesis 1 Commentary The fallen man looks at Jesus as the Messiah. The created man looks at Jesus as the Creator. John 1 verses 1 to 5. First: “Let there be light”. Second: God separates light from darkness. The day is done; the shift ended. “In him was life, and that life was the light of allContinueContinue reading “Genesis 1 Commentary”
Revelation 21b Commentary
Revelation 21b Commentary At the center of creation is the Word. That’s how John began his gospel. Well, the Creator God (the Lamb) is back in the workshop. He makes all things new: New Heaven and new Earth! The closing chapters of Revelation bring hope and joy. There is peace in the thought that theContinueContinue reading “Revelation 21b Commentary”
Revelation 21 Commentary
Revelation 21 Commentary Chapter 21 completes the long journey. The events of chapter 19 spill into chapters 20 and 21. The beast and the false prophet are captured and thrown into the lake of burning sulfur. The dragon is also captured and thrown into the same lake. Unbelievers share the same fate – they areContinueContinue reading “Revelation 21 Commentary”
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