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What if the greatest threat to your spiritual life isn't something loud and obvious, but something quiet, subtle, and living in your own heart? In Exodus 20:17, God warns us about the insidious danger of covetousness—a desire that can ignite like a powder keg, leading to a chain reaction of sin. In this message, we uncover how coveting destroys, how contentment protects, and why learning to trust God's wisdom can uproot countless evils from our lives. Discover the ultimate Christian virtue that can bring freedom, peace, and joy no matter your circumstances.1) The insidiousness of covetousness2) The powder keg of covetousness3) The kryptonite for covetousnessText: Exodus 20:17

Serve with What You Have | Exodus 4:1–17 | Moses had a palace, privilege, and potential—but he also had failure, fear, and excuses. God called him to serve, but Moses refused until God gave him three signs. In Exodus 4, God proves that He can use anything and anyone. Your serving can become a sign that point people to Christ.#Exodus4 #ServeWithWhatYouHave #ServingIsASign #Moses #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #FaithOverFear #GodCanUseYou #ServeGod

“But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15 NLT) Are you trying to live in two worlds? If so, then I know something about you. I know you’re not happy. Am I right? When you spend time around other Christians, you’re uncomfortable because of your sin. On the other hand, when you’re doing things you know you shouldn’t as a Christian, then you have the conviction of that sin. I have an idea: Stop doing that stuff. Make your choice. As Joshua said to the Israelites, “Choose today whom you will serve. . . . But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15 NLT). Every one of us must make that same decision. I can’t make it for you, and you can’t make it for me. Are you in a relationship that’s dragging you down? Think hard about the apostle Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 6:14–15: “Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?” (NLT). Are you doing things that are weakening your resolve? Think about the disadvantage you’re creating for yourself and the opening you’re giving your spiritual enemy. Trying to live in two worlds is like trying to pitch a tent in no man’s land during a battle. You’re setting yourself up for constant bombardment. You’ll face spiritual battle after spiritual battle, and your enemy will have the advantage in every one of them. I’m not saying it’s easy to turn your back on sin. We all get tempted. We all struggle with our old nature. And as Christians, we all have a God who will give us the strength to do what He has called us to do. It comes down to this: Do you want to change? If you do, then God will give you the resolve you need. In Exodus 3, the Lord spoke to Moses through a burning bush. He instructed Moses to return to Egypt to demand that Pharaoh release the people of Israel from slavery. Moses’ reply went something like this: “I can’t do this. I don’t know what to say. I stumble over my words.” Two chapters later, Moses faced off against Pharaoh, perhaps the most powerful man on earth at the time. The sudden change wasn’t due to Moses’ self-improvement regimen. God gave Moses the strength he needed to accomplish His will. In the same way, God will give you the strength to do what you need to do. Don’t live in two worlds. Make a complete commitment to Jesus. Reflection question: Why is it so tempting to try to live in two worlds? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When loyalty to Yahuah is tested, will you wait… or build your own golden calf? In Exodus 32, Israel's impatience exposed their hearts — and the cost was high.TORAH CLASS – EXODUS 32Taught by Kerry & Karen Battle | Ahava~Love AssemblyPure Word. No Religion. No Traditions. Just Truth.When Mosheh delayed on Mount Sinai, Israel's loyalty was tested — and they fell into idolatry. This lesson exposes how impatience breeds rebellion, how compromise in leadership can destroy a nation, and why intercession can stand between life and death.We'll see the Levites' radical loyalty, the weight of leadership under Yahuah, and the reality that mercy never cancels judgment for the unrepentant.

In Exodus 27:20–21, God commanded His people to bring pure oil so the lampstand in the Tabernacle would never go out. That lamp was the only light in God's house, a continual reminder of His presence among His people. The people supplied the oil, the priests tended the flame—together they kept the light burning.This lamp pointed forward to Jesus, the Light of the world, who now shines through His church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Just as the oil was produced through pressing, God uses the pressing seasons of our lives to refine us and make us shine more brightly for Him. Our call today is the same: to bring the “oil” of faith and devotion, to tend the flame of our walk with Christ, and to shine His light in a dark world.Application QuestionAm I faithfully bringing my “oil,” tending my flame, and shining Christ's light where He has placed me—or have I allowed my lamp to flicker and grow dim?

Presented by Lauren Stibgen We hear a lot about the prophets, but what about prophetesses? Women worked alongside men in the Old Testament, even as prophetesses of the Lord. Although the Old Testament text has a lot less to say about these women, we read that they were respected and sought after for their specific wisdom. The history in the Bible would surely not be the same without unity between these women and the men they served with and for. Why don't we see these stories as powerful movements for the kingdom of God? We have examined the unity God created men and women in and the unity of work he created us for. And we also examined how sin broke this sacred unity. This is the underlying why. Culture and sin both play an unintentional and sometimes intentional role in us not hearing more about these female prophets. You could probably tell me a lot about Moses and Aaron, but what about their sister? Her name was Miriam, and she was also a prophet of the Lord. If I think about this trio more, I wish I could have heard more about their unity and the dynamics of their work together! Miriam is one of the earliest leaders of worship! In Exodus 15:20-21 we see her leading other women in song and dance after they crossed the Red Sea. The timing of the text suggests she may have been the first to lead a victory celebration of the exodus from Egypt! Miriam was noted as one of God's chosen leaders of the exodus in Micah 6:4. I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam (Micah 6:4). She was “joined as a whole” in unity with her brothers in this work. Deborah, too, was a powerful prophetess. She is described in Scripture as a judge, military strategist, warrior, and mother in Israel. No, she was not an actual mom, but rather she was a leader of Israel. In Judges, we see Deborah working, first as a judge and then as the one who leads Israel to war. Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time. She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided (Judges 4:4-5). Men and women sought her counsel. In the next verse we see Deborah sends for and summons Barak. Barak said to her, “If you go with me, I will go; but if you don't go with me, I won't go” (Judges 4:8). You can read more about this in Judges chapters 4 and 5, but again we see God using men and women—in unity— to complete work. How do you see examples of Miriam and Deborah and their unity with the men around them in your work today?

Pastor Lynn brings a message called, "Dangerous Resources!"Did you know the Lord has given you all the resources you need for the assignment He has given to you? Are you aware of these resources or are you asking for something else to equip you? Do you believe you do not have enough to do what He has called you to do? When God called Moses to lead His people out of Egypt, Moses felt unqualified and insecure. He did not see what God saw! Yet, God used what Moses already had! In Exodus 4:2 when the Lord was revealing how He had already equipped Moses, He said to him, "What is in your hand?" He didn't ask Moses to go get something else; He used what Moses already had. We will be challenged to see the resources the Lord has already given to us so that we move forward in faith to do the assignment He has called us to do!

Many of us are familiar with the feeling of suspense and dissonance that occurs after sin. We confess and repent, knowing that we are forgiven, but we might still wonder about our future. Is there reconciliation? Is there restoration? Is there hope? In Exodus 33, we see the Lord meet Israel in their grief, giving them (and us) hope for a better future.   

1) Can you discuss the topics of the Rapture, the Tribulation, Armageddon, and the remnant--particularly in light of Joel 2, Ezekiel 38 and 29, Isaiah 2, Malachi 4 and 2 Peter 3?2) Can you discuss the doctrine of separation?3) Is tongues a universal gift? 1 Corinthians 12 seems to teach it is not.4) What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?5) In Exodus it says Moses saw God, but the Bible also teaches that no man has seen God. Is this a contradiction?6) Do Exodus 4:11 and Isaiah 45:7 teach that God creates people with birth defects?7) In Luke 13 Jesus refers to the “kingdom of God is like….” Can you explain that phrase?

My tired minivan has a digital readout with initials DTE: Distance ’Til Empy. It gives me a precise mileage countdown. Most newer cars these days have this feature. It’s a handy one: knowing exactly how far I can go before I need fill up is important data to avoid being stranded! Did you know the Ten Commandments offer something of an ancient analogue to the DTE feature? It’s called Sabbath. In Exodus 20, God tells us that after six days, we’re out of metaphorical gas: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work” (vv. 8-10). We might be tempted to ignore this commandment. After all, the prohibitions against lying, stealing, murder, adultery, coveting, and idolatry (vv. 1-17) seem pretty obvious. But resting for a day each week? Is it really that important? We might think we can “cheat” here. But the gift Sabbath offers is an invitation to rest. To cease laboring. To remember that God provides for us, not our own constant labor. Distance ‘til empty? Six days. And on the seventh, God graciously invites us to rest, recharge, and to relinquish the notion that it’s all up to us.

In Exodus 19, we arrive at a moment that is very much worth our time and attention as we pause to marvel at God.

Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen What if I told you that God cares deeply about what His ministers wear? Not just outwardly, but what they represent inwardly? In Exodus 28, we discover that every thread, every gem, every bell was woven with gospel truth that points us to our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ.

The function ש־ו־ב (shin–waw–bet) is not the sigh of remorse in a cloistered heart, but the pivot of a sword's edge; the turn God commands into the place where his name has been denied. Abraham returns from the valley of kings; Moses returns to the mountain, still breathing the smoke of the calf's golden stench; Gideon returns to the camp with the dream of victory burning in his ears. None turns to hide—all turn to face him.And ח־נ־ן (ḥet–nun–nun), to plead, is no bowing before the courts of men. The human reference vanishes. Job's feeble plea to his servant falls into the void. Malachi mocks the lips that beg for favor while the hands bring defilement. Proper pleading is stripped of flattery and calculation, bare as incense in the wind, carrying no name but his.In Luke's Gerasene plain, the return is marked by absence. The swine are gone, the crowd is gone, the man's former companions erased. He stands alone, clothed and found, with no community left to shield him, no filth left to hide him, no power left to reference but the one who sent him. This is the Day when the disbeliever is given back his own deed, when tribe and city and oath are dust, and a man stands naked before the Face that made him. This is the Day that the Lord has made. To return is to step into that bareness now, ahead of the Hour, with only obedience in your hands.“Return to your house, habibi, and describe what great things God has done for you.”This week, I discuss Luke 8:39.Show Notesδέομαι (deomai) / ח־נ־ן (ḥet–nun–nun) / ح–ن–ن (ḥāʾ–nūn–nūn)BEGGING IN VAINThe itinerary of ח־נ־ן (ḥet–nun–nun) / ح–ن–ن (ḥāʾ–nūn–nūn) opens with righteous entreaty to God in Deuteronomy 3:23 — “I pleaded [וָאֶתְחַנַּ֖ן (waʾetḥannan)] with the Lord at that time” — and proceeds to submission before his prophet in 2 Kings 1:13 — “he bowed down on his knees before Elijah and begged [וַיִּתְחַנֵּ֗ן (wayyiṭḥannēn)] him.” It is upheld as the correct course in Job 8:5 — “if you will search for God and implore [תִּתְחַנָּֽן (titḥannan)] the compassion of the Almighty” — but falters in Job 19:16, when Job seeks compassion from a human servant: “I called to my servant, but he gave me no answer; I pleaded [חִנַּ֖נְתִּי (ḥinnantī)] with him with my mouth.”Here, the root meets the same fork in the road as מ־צ־א (mem–ṣade–aleph) / و–ج–د (wāw–jīm–dāl) “to find.” To plead in the wrong direction is the verbal equivalent of being found in the wrong place—misoriented, exposed, and powerless. Job is “found out” in his misdirected appeal.The itinerary returns to proper alignment in Psalm 141:2 — “may my prayer be counted as incense before you” — where the supplication is again oriented toward God, the one who truly “finds” his slave. But the arc terminates with Malachi 1:9 — “will you not plead [חִנַּנְאֵל (ḥinnū-ʾēl)] for God's favor…with such an offering…will he receive any of you kindly?” Here, the prophet exposes the futility of petition without obedience. Even the correct address is worthless if the one who pleads is “found” corrupt.In Luke, δέομαι (deomai) follows the same itinerary. As with מ־צ־א, the point is not the act itself — searching, pleading, finding — but the reference. Mercy is not secured by human initiative, whether in seeking or in supplication, but by being found by God in faithful submission. To plead wrongly is to be found wrongly; to plead rightly is to be found rightly. Luke's use aligns with Malachi's charge: misplaced faith or hypocritical worship is no more effective than Job's appeal to his unresponsive servant.Deuteronomy 3:23 – וָאֶתְחַנַּ֖ן (waʾetḥannan) – I also pleaded with the Lord at that time, saying, – Moses petitions the Lord to let him cross the Jordan and view the promised land.2 Kings 1:13 – וַיִּתְחַנֵּ֗ן (wayyiṭḥannēn) – So the king again sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. When the third captain of fifty went up, he came and bowed down on his knees before Elijah, and begged him and said to him, “O man of God, please let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours be precious in your sight.” – A third captain approaches Elijah after the first two captains were destroyed. He kneels and requests preservation for himself and his men.Job 8:5 – וְאֶל־שַׁדַּ֥י תִּתְחַנָּֽן (weʾel-shadday titḥannan) – If you will search for God And implore the compassion of the Almighty, – Bildad advises Job to seek God and appeal for compassion.Job 19:16 – חִנַּ֖נְתִּי (ḥinnantī) – I called to my servant, but he did not answer; I implored him with my mouth. – Job recounts calling his servant and receiving no reply, even after pleading directly.Psalm 141:2 – תִּתְחַנָּֽה (titḥannah) – May my prayer be counted as incense before You; The raising of my hands as the evening offering. – The psalmist compares his prayer to incense and the lifting of hands to the evening offering.Malachi 1:9 – חִנַּנְאֵל (ḥinnū-ʾēl) – But now will you not plead for God's favor, so that He will be gracious to us? With such an offering on your part, will He receive any of you kindly?” says the Lord of armies. – The prophet challenges the priests to request God's favor despite their unacceptable offerings.ὑποστρέφω (hypostrephō) / ש־ו־ב (shin–waw–bet) / ث-و-ب (thāʾ–wāw–bāʾ)Finding, Pleading, Returning: Three Arcs Toward ConfrontationIn Luke 8, the healed man's commission to return [שׁוּב (shub)] to his city cannot be read in isolation. It is the culmination of three interwoven prophetic itineraries — מ־צ־א (mem–ṣade–aleph) “to find,” ח־נ־ן (ḥet–nun–nun) “to plead,” and ש־ו־ב (shin–waw–bet) “to return” — each carrying its own history of confrontation, exposure, and the tearing down of human constructs.The root מ־צ־א moves through Scripture as a pivot between encounter and judgment. To “find” is not neutral; it is to be located, exposed, or confronted by what is found. In Luke 8:35, the townspeople find the formerly demon-possessed man “clothed and in his right mind” — an exposure that drives them to fear. Their response aligns them not with Abraham's trust (Genesis 14:17), but with those who resist God's presence. “Then after his return [בְּשׁוּבוֹ (bə·shū·bō)] from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley). (Genesis 14:17)The root ש־ו־ב is typically mistranslated as repentance in a theological sense. Still, in the prophetic arc, it signals a strategic pivot, a “turn” toward confrontation, often in the face of danger. In Genesis 14:17, Abraham's ש־ו־ב [בְּשׁוּבוֹ (bə·shū·bō)] from victory leads directly into confrontation with the king of Sodom. In Judges 3:19, Ehud turns back [שָׁב (shab)] to assassinate Eglon. But he himself turned back [שָׁב (shab)] from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” And he said, “Silence!” And all who were attending him left him.” (Judges 3:19)In Exodus 32:31, Moses' return [וַיָּשָׁב (way·yā·shab)] to God comes after shattering the tablets, standing be...

We all face moments when identity struggles, unmet expectations, and anxiety seem unshakable—even after we've tried every “Christian” answer we know. The problem isn't that Scripture isn't enough; it's that we sometimes use it like a band-aid instead of seeing the deeper truth it points to. In Exodus 3–4, God meets Moses in his insecurity, not by inflating his ego, but by shifting his focus from his own limitations to God's sufficiency. Our potential and our limitations are two sides of the same coin—both designed to lead us to rely on God. When we take our eyes off ourselves and fix them on Him, we find the strength to walk where He calls.Scripture:Exodus 3: 1-22Exodus 4: 1-31Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

What if the Creator of the universe decided to move in next door? In Exodus 25, God commands his people to build a sanctuary, not because he needs shelter, but because he longs to dwell with them. This isn't just ancient architecture; it's a divine invitation. “God's Moving Day” reminds us that he is not distant or detached. He's a God who draws near, who sets up camp in the middle of our messy lives, and who desires to be at the center of our worship. From the Ark to the Table to the Lampstand, each detail points to a deeper truth: God is moving toward us. The only question is—will we make room?

The LORD is a Warrior. The LORD is your Healer. In Exodus 15, God reveals both names—strength for the battle and healing for the hurt.

In Exodus 13, God instructs his people to remember his strong deliverance with the annual Feast of Unleavened Bread, directing their worship. The chapter closes with God's manifest and visual presence with his people.

This Sunday Jess Ninaber closes out our Names of God series with a powerful message on Yahweh Nissi—“The Lord is My Banner.” In Exodus 17, we see God reveal this name during Israel's battle with the Amalekites, showing that He is not only our defender but our identity, covering, and victory. Whether you're facing a battle or simply longing for deeper identity and covering, this message is a reminder that His banner over you is love. You are not alone—and the victory belongs to the Lord.More from Catch The Fire RaleighMessages: https://ctfr.me/messagesMusic: https://ctfr.me/musicWorship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worshipConnect with us:Website: https://ctfraleigh.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleighInstagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleighSpotify: https://ctfr.me/spotifyApple Music: https://ctfr.me/applemusicThank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

What do the robes of an ancient priest have to do with your life today?In Exodus 39, the priestly garments are finally finished—but no one's wearing them. The tabernacle is ready—but God hasn't come down. It's a moment of beauty, tension, and longing.And it all points to Jesus—the only one worthy to carry our names, bear our judgment, and clothe us in righteousness.Join us as we uncover how the garments of the high priest tell the Gospel story—and what it means to live today as a kingdom of priests.For more sermons or information about our church, visit HoriconBaptist.com.

In Exodus 14:13, Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance that the Lord will bring you today. These Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still. You need only to be still.” 

In Exodus 38, we're reminded that God delights to build His dwelling place through the joyful obedience of ordinary saints—people who surrender their time, gifts, and lives to Him.Not every offering is holy. But the ones made in faith and joy? He uses them to bring heaven to earth.#Exodus38 #ExodusHBC #HeavenOnEarth #LivingStones #FaithfulAndOrdinary #HoriconBaptistChurch #GraceAndTruth #FaithComesByHearing

Olivia concludes our study of 2 Corinthians chapter 3 by unpacking Paul's illustration of the New Covenant through the image of Moses' veil. In Exodus 34, Moses veils his face so the Israelites won't see the fading glory reflected from his encounter with God. Paul uses this moment to show that the Old Covenant was never meant to save, but to reveal our deep need for Christ. Olivia explains that while ignorance of the gospel can be met with Spirit-empowered boldness, hearing the gospel doesn't always lead to faith. Some remain veiled by sin, rejecting the truth and even responding with hostility toward God and His people. Only through Christ can the veil be removed, just as the temple curtain was torn at His crucifixion. Olivia emphasizes the heart of the gospel: it is only by the blood of Jesus that souls are restored. Do you believe Jesus is the only way to true freedom? Have you put your hope in Christ, trusting that His sacrifice is sufficient?

God doesn't just drop His presence anywhere—He prepares a place. In Exodus 38, we see the altar and basin constructed exactly as God commanded, using costly materials and willing hearts. The people gave what they had, and God used it to make a holy place for His glory to dwell. This passage points us to Jesus—the better altar, the greater cleansing, and the only way to draw near to God.For more sermons or information about our church, visit HoriconBaptist.com.#Exodus38 #PreparingForThePresence #ExodusHBC #Tabernacle #JesusOurAltar #CleansedByGrace #HoriconBaptistChurch #FaithComesByHearing

In Exodus 33, Moses makes a bold declaration: “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” This isn't just about guidance—it's about communion. In a world that often prioritizes progress over presence, this passage calls us back to the heart of it all: being with God. Join us as we dive into what it means to hunger for His presence more than His promises.

There is a big difference between a blueprint and a home. In Exodus 35-38, the instructions that God gave Moses for the Tabernacle were built to spec by Spirit-filled construction workers. In this episode of Sermon B-Sides, Pastor Jon and Pastor Rusten delve into Exodus 35-38, examining the Sabbath's priority over the tabernacle, the overwhelming generosity of the Israelites in providing materials, and the participation of Bezalel and Oholiab in constructing the tabernacle. They unpack how following God's pattern contrasts with human imagination and what it means to participate in the story of redemption. We hope you enjoy, and as usual, if you have any questions for Sermon B-Sides or anything else, email us at pastor@coramdeochurch.org.

Living in a coastal town, Valerie loved warm weather, wildlife photography, and being in the water. Above all, she loved watching the sunrise over the ocean. Every morning, she woke up before dawn to catch a view of the water. Val estimated that despite cloudy weather or travel, she still managed to see more than 300 waterfront sunrises each year. She never tired of watching them. In her eyes, the sunrise held a glory she didn’t want to miss. In Exodus, we read about Moses’ radiant face, literally reflecting his glorious encounter with the Lord (Exodus 34). Paul said that since Jesus came, there is an even more glorious ministry than what Moses experienced (2 Corinthians 3:7). It is the ministry of the Spirit, which brings righteousness (v. 9). God’s plan of salvation has permanent glory, surpassing anything that came before (v. 10), and we get to participate in it. Paul said, “We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory” (v. 18). That ever-increasing glory is not dependent on how well we perform, but on the Holy Spirit. We, like the clouds at sunrise, just reflect a little more and a little better each day the glorious work that He is doing.

In Exodus, why did God choose to reveal His power through plagues? Did the other "gods" in the Old Testament have any power? What are our "gods" today? Join us as Mariners North Irvine Lead Pastor Steve Bang Lee and Mariners Oceanside Lead Pastor Van Ibasan discuss the story of the ten plagues, Israel's rescue, and how God's rescuing power impacts our lives today!Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://bit.ly/MarinersGiveFirst Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Life is full of contracts. Marriages, mortgages—even terms and conditions on a web page, all function as a contract. In the Bible, contracts were formed through covenant. A covenant was more than just an agreement; it was a mutual agreement that bonded two parties together in solemn relationship. Throughout Scripture, God has connected with His people in different dispensations through covenants, including with Christians today. In Exodus 24:1-18, as Moses comes off Mount Sinai with the Book of the Covenant, God confirms the covenant with His people and in doing so gives an outline of His covenant with Christians today.

Anchor Passage: (Exodus 1:8-13, 2:23-25, 3:1-15)In Exodus, the Egyptians oppressed the Israelites—but God heard the cries of His people and revealed Himself to Moses, promising to rescue the Israelites from captivity. Join us as we see how God still hears, remembers, and rescues us today!First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

In Exodus 32, the Israelite's create a golden calf — a striking moment that reveals how quickly we can turn away from God when things don't go our way. This story isn't just ancient history; it speaks directly to us today. In this video, we explore what it means to make a “convenient” version of God — one that fits our preferences rather than challenges us to grow. Are we worshiping God for who He truly is, or are we shaping Him into something more comfortable and controllable? It's time to confront our modern-day idols and return to the living God on His terms, not ours.

In Exodus 36, we witness God's Spirit stirring His people to give joyfully, serve sacrificially, and build His dwelling place among them. But every detail—from the curtains to the veils—points to something greater: Christ our true tabernacle, the church as His spiritual house, and the glory of our final home with Him.This is a call to offer what you've been given and join in what God is building—forever.Go to HoriconBaptist.com for more sermons and more information on our church.

God's jealousy is fundamentally different from human jealousy—it's His commitment to protect the covenant relationship He established with His people. While human jealousy stems from insecurity and control, God's jealousy reflects His passionate love and desire for an exclusive relationship with us. In Exodus 34, we see two contrasting responses to God's jealousy through Moses and Aaron. Moses prioritized intimacy with God, trusted His word, and was willing to sacrifice, while Aaron compromised and created chaos. To live with godly jealousy means choosing relationship over religion, trusting God's guidance about our alliances, and being willing to give up anything that competes for our devotion.

6/22/2025 Leviticus….Abominations in The Book Of Leviticus Intro: Since this is Pride month I though we would look at abominations in the Abomination book, the book of Leviticus. That word is used more times in the book of Leviticus than all other books combined. In Leviticus there are only two things that God calls an Abomination. Dietary things…things we eat and sexual things….same sex relations. That's it. In Exodus 8:26 the Hebrews sacrificed animals that were considered sacred to the Egyptians and to the Hebrews would be considered abominable to the Egyptians. In Deuteronomy worshipping other gods is considered and abomination, and those who practice divination are an abomination to the Lord. Many defenders of the Homosexual life style look to the fact that in The Old Testament God called eating certain foods an abomination….. that in the New Testament no longer considered an abomination because the law has been replaced by grace..…….So their excuse is that calling Homosexuality an abomination is also……. not considered a sin today but they say that societal norms change and God is okay with that. But the New Testament has a lot to say about Homosexuality that we will see later.

What is worship? Here are a few definitions:Worship is the total adoring response of man to the Eternal God. Worship is responding to all that God is with all that I have.Worship is an active response to God whereby we declare His worth.Do you see some common threads? First of all, worship is an active response. There is no such thing as passive worship. Secondly, worship is to God. It's not “me”-focused. It is ever and always a God-centered activity. But what happens when worship deteriorates into something else? And how does that happen?To help us answer those questions, we're going to look at one of the darkest chapters in the Old Testament— a time when the worship of God's people totally unraveled. In Exodus 32, Moses had gone up Mt. Sinai to receive the law from God and had been gone for many days. The people started getting restless, so they went to Aaron (Moses' brother) and asked him to “make us gods” to worship. So, Aaron created a golden calf and invited the people to worship it. The people's worship of this “god” devolved into drunkenness and revelry. When God saw this, He was angry and ready to destroy them. How did this happen? How did their worship so utterly deteriorate and what observations can we make related to our own worship? 1.     Worship deteriorates when it becomes casual.These people did not abandon worship or forget God altogether. They simply wanted to make Him more palatable, more controllable. You might be wondering, “Did they know any better? What had their encounters with God been like before this?”  Exodus 19 gives us a snapshot. God has given Moses instructions to gather the people to encounter Him. God's presence was displayed through fire, smoke, thunder, lightning, and the sound of a trumpet. The holiness and fearsomeness of God filled the people with awe. Could you imagine anyone in that crowd picking their fingernails or chatting with their neighbor? Would anyone dare critique the presentation? No! They trembled with holy fear because they realized they were in the presence of the Living God!Friends, when we gather for worship, the same God is here! But all too easily we can lose our sense of awe and trivialize God by making worship casual.Here are three ways you can begin to challenge the drift to casual worship.Come prepared. We prepare for what matters. Come on time. We prioritize what matters.Come with a sense of commitment. Commit to worship with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.2.     Worship deterioriates when it becomes consumer-oriented.The Israelites asked Aaron to “make us gods to go before us.” They focus was on them. Consumer-oriented worship has its emphasis on what I want, what I get out of it. It sits back with arms folded and says, “Wow me.”  It critiques worship as one might a show.But real worship focuses on God and responding to Him as He deserves, not as we prefer.  3.     Worship deteriorates when it becomes compartmentalized.That is, it becomes disconnected from life.  In Ex. 32, the people went straight from “worship” to behavior that was disgusting and dishonoring to God. If our worship is simply going through motions, God is not impressed. Worship is meaningful to God only to the extent that it is the reflection of the authentic desires of my heart and an extension of my lifestyle on a day by day basis.  Text: Exodus 32, 19Originally recorded on January 10, 1999, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

In Dark Sayings, I explain how Emperor Justinian stands as a striking example of imperial harlotry. Like all rulers, he filtered Scripture through his own agenda—much like what we see in 2025, with elites twisting the biblical text to justify the very actions it condemns. Today's world leaders are effectively reenacting the sins of the Bible's villains.If it weren't a tragedy, it would be a comedy. I'd sit with Jonah beneath the vine—bag of popcorn in hand.What came of Justinian copying the sins condemned in Scripture?A massive stone temple—still longed for today. This longing betrays a rejection of the preaching of the story of the Gerasene demoniac, where God himself, through his anointed Slave, rejects Roman law and silences the Greek intellectual tradition.In defiance of this witness, Justinian—praised even now—translated Roman law into Greek, a move that flatly contradicts the biblical text.O foolish Galatians. You asked for a king, and you got one.Justinian's reign was marked by a bloody attempt to resurrect Rome's former glory: the North African campaign against the Vandals, the prolonged and ruinous Gothic Wars in Italy, and a brief incursion into southern Spain. These campaigns were catastrophically expensive, devastating to local populations, and—like all imperial games—ended in failure. Far worse was the Justinianic Plague, a lethal epidemic that ravaged both the population and the economy.Together, these calamities fractured the region's future. Though the Western Roman Empire had already collapsed in the 5th century, Justinian's ambitions destabilized its successors and hindered the organic development of local societies.Things might have turned out differently. We might have avoided the first Dark Age—or at least the first one we know of—had Justinian not tried to impose a new civilization atop the ruins of the old.Dear friends:There is no God but One.He is the Heavenly Shepherd.He claims no embassy, joins no assembly, and takes no seat at your councils.He casts no vote, answers to no electorate, and has no constituents.He occupies no office, nor does he dwell in any capital.He is beholden to nothing and answers to no one.His throne is in the heavens, far beyond your reach, where maps are not drawn.Be afraid oh nations.Tremble with fear, oh bordermongers, for he is not mocked—Not by you, nor your puny gods, nor your counterfeit leaders.I place all my hope in his Slave who trusted in his command to subdue the Latin-lex and silence the Greco-lego at the Decapolis in Luke.Everything I do, I do for this Slave's Rebellion.This week, I discuss Luke 8:30.Show Notesἐρημόω (erēmoō) / ח־ר־ב (ḥet–resh–bet) / خ–ر–ب (khāʾ–rāʾ–bāʾ)To dry up, to be desolate, or to be destroyed. To be devastated, often referring to lands, cities, or nations. Greek examples in the LXX include: ξηραίνω (xērainō - to dry up), ἐρημόω (erēmoō - to make desolate), ἀφανίζω (aphanizō - to destroy).In Hebrew חָרַב and Arabic خَرِبَ both describe the undoing of cities, structures, or human systems—especially in the wake of divine judgment.In both the Bible and the Qur'an, ruin is not random—it is the consequence of injustice, arrogance, or rejection of divine instruction.Isaiah 51:10 – “Was it not you who dried up (הַמַּחֲרֶבֶת [ha-maḥărébet]) the sea…”Surah Al-Hashr 59:2 - “They destroy (يُخْرِبُونَ [yukh'ribūna]) their houses with their own hands…” يُخْرِبُونَ (yukh'ribūna) comes from خَرَّبَ (khar·ra·ba) — they lay waste / destroy, describing the self-inflicted ruin of the Banu Nadir tribe, continuing on the itinerary of civilizational ruin brought on by pride and resistance to God's covenant.The function ח-ר-ב (ḥ-r-b) appears in Scripture to prescribe the destruction of cities and the downfall of kings—figures aligned with human systems of law and control. This same root functions in the name Mount Horeb, the site where divine law is given. It also functions as “sword,” an agent of God's judgment. In Exodus 32:27, Moses commands the Levites at Horeb to take up their swords ח-ר-ב (ḥ-r-b) and execute judgment within the camp after the sin of the golden calf, connecting the themes of lawgiving and purifying violence. ח-ר-ב (ḥ-r-b) highlights the biblical tension between the collapse of human law and the assertion of divine will through biblical instruction and judgment.In the Septuagint, ἐρημόω (erēmoō) corresponds lexically to ח-ר-ב (ḥ-r-b) in the following passages: Judges 16:24; 2 Kings 19:17; Job 14:11; Isaiah 34:10; Isaiah 37:18, 25; Isaiah 44:27; Isaiah 49:17; Isaiah 51:10; Isaiah 60:12; Jeremiah 28:36; Jeremiah 33:9; Ezekiel 26:2, 19; Ezekiel 29:12; Ezekiel 30:7; Amos 7:9.Λεγιών (legiṓn)(For a detailed discussion, please see Blaise Webster's article, The Crux of Paul and John's Gospel.)From the Latin legio, meaning legion, a Roman military unit (~6,000 soldiers), itself from the Indo-European root legō.From Latin legō, we also get Lex—law (that which is gathered or set in order)Lex, derived from legō, becomes a symbol of civilizational control—a codified system that enforces order, often violently.Roman Legions (from the same root) are the custodians of lex, instruments of imperial coercion and domination.Lex and legion are bound together both linguistically and ideologically—law enforced by gathered violence.In Greek, λόγος (logos) stems from λέγω and is associated in Hellenistic philosophy with reason, logic, and natural law. The Pauline School's co-opting of this term is an attack on Hellenism.For Paul, λόγος is not Greek reason, but shorthand for “the word of the cross” (ὁ λόγος τοῦ σταυροῦ)—foolishness to the world and power to those being saved, who trust in God's victory (1 Corinthians 1:18); Knowing that his work will find its own completion in the Day of the Lord. (Philippians 1:6)Unlike the constructive Greek logos, which seeks order and coherence, the Pauline logos is destructive—an insurgent word embedded within Greco-Roman structures, intended to bring about their co-termination in the execution of Jesus, thereby dismantling the entire system.Lex (law) and lego (rhetoric/philosophy) represent false structures of control and meaning, in opposition to the Pauline gospel.T...

When the pressures of life leave us weary, it's easy to forget who goes before us. In Exodus 17, we meet the God who satisfies our needs and secures our victories - sometimes through a rock, sometimes through a raised hand. Here we see what it means to belong to the Lord - our source, our strength, and our banner in every battle.

In a culture driven by more—more wealth, more control, more comfort—we often overlook the quiet miracle of "just enough." In Exodus 16, God provides manna in the wilderness, not in abundance, but in sufficiency—daily bread to teach His people dependence, trust, and gratitude. This week, we'll explore how God's provision, though sometimes simple and even unexpected, is always sufficient. Discover how learning to live with “just enough” frees us from anxiety, fuels our faith, and fosters a deeper contentment in the Giver rather than the gift.

What's the point of holidays? For Americans, holidays are chances to remember, reflect, and rejoice in what God has done for their country and the world. The same should be true for Christians. God's people should honor Him by remembering, reflecting on, and rejoicing in what God has done for them. In Exodus 23:10- 19, God called His people to celebrate Him by celebrating special days and feasts. Even though those feasts are no longer required under the New Covenant, join us to learn how believers should honor God by celebrating Him in their lives.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. This week, we're learning an easy-to-remember Gospel presentation. And we're using the five fingers of our hand as a learning aid. Today we'll focus on Word #3 – God, and picture your middle finger – the longest, greatest finger representing the greatest being in all the universe which we know to be God. Of the many aspects of God's character, we'll emphasize two:  First, God is MERCIFUL and doesn't want to punish us. The Bible tells us that “God is love.” But the same Bible that teaches us that He is love, also teach us that He is JUST and He cannot tolerate our sin. In Exodus 34:7, God says, "By no means will I clear the guilty." This presents a problem. Notice that I did not say God has a problem. The problem is ours. For God's solution to our problem, we'll turn our attention tomorrow to Word #4 – CHRIST. God solved our problem through Jesus Christ! Visit sharelife.today to see this “Hand” Gospel presentation video. That's sharelife.today.

We become what we worship—either for ruin or for restoration.In Exodus 34:8–35, we see what happens when someone truly beholds the glory of God. Moses doesn't just hear truth about God—he's changed by it. And through his transformation, we're invited to consider what we behold, what we love, and what we're becoming.In this sermon, we explore how idol worship leads to deformity, how God's commands are designed to reshape us, and how only by fixing our eyes on Christ can we be restored into His image.For more sermons or information about our church, visit HoriconBaptist@gmail.com.

Prayer is so important because it allows us to delight in God's presence, discern His heart, and depend on His power. But prayer is so powerful because it actually directs God's hand. When we pray, prayer moves our heart and will to align with God's heart and will. But it also moves God's hand to directly interfere into the affairs of humanity. And yet few of us actually believe this. Some of us fall into the trap of fatalism, falsely believing God has already set the future and our prayers won't actually change anything. Others of us fall into the trap of naturalism, falsely believing that prayer is less important than action. But throughout the scriptures, God does change his mind in response to his peoples' prayers. In Exodus 32, after receiving the 10 Commandments, Moses prays on behalf of the Israelites and God relents. In 2 Kings 6, Elisha prays for the eyes of his servant to be opened to the reality of God's power through prayer. If you track the theme of prayer throughout the biblical story, one thing becomes abundantly clear: prayer moves the hand of God to action. It's our prayers, usually on behalf of others, by which God advances His Kingdom to push back the darkness in the world around us. Put simply, God responds when we pray. By praying bold prayers that just might move God's hand to action, we practice turning our inward-focused minds, hearts, and bodies into outward-acting agents of God's kingdom.

What is God really like? In Exodus 34:1-7, God answers that question Himself—proclaiming His name and revealing His character as merciful, just, and full of steadfast love. Join us as we explore how this tension is perfectly resolved in Jesus Christ.For more sermons or information about our church, visit HoriconBaptist@gmail.com.

In a world that glorifies loud opinions, constant updates, and frantic control, God invites us into something radical—silence. In Exodus 14, with an army behind them and a sea in front of them, the Israelites panic. But God doesn't give them a battle plan—He gives them a command: “Be still.” We're cutting through the chaos to rediscover the quiet power of trust. Because sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is stop talking, stop striving, and just stand still. Less noise. More faith. Let God fight.

* You can get the sermon note sheet at: http://family-bible-church.org/2025Messages/25May11.pdf * Jesus has entered into Jerusalem. He initially went into the Temple, cleared out the money-changers, and declared that the Temple was meant to be a house of prayer for all nations, but the religious establishment had made it into an emporium of thieves! * For the next four days, from His entrance into the city to His death on the cross, Jesus taught the people in the Temple. * Also on those the next four days, the religious leaders sought to trap Him and find public fault in Him or His teachings. This is important because as Psalm 118 declared, He would also be the Festal Sacrifice. * Jesus was the fulfillment of the Passover Lamb. In Exodus 12, YHWH gave specific instructions for processing of the Passover Lamb. It was supposed to be chosen on the 10th day of the month, examined for the next four days to assure that it was without blemish, and then slaughtered at twilight on the 14th day of the month. (Exodus 12:2-7) * Unknowingly, the religious leaders were certifying Jesus' fulfillment of this prophecy! * Through the rest of this chapter, we see several of these "tests" which the leaders brought to Jesus. * Each of the tests, leave of us with applications to our lives as well. * Today, we see YHWH's expectations for us in relationship to earthly authority and His heavenly authority! * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on May 11, 2025 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

This month of supernatural provision is a month of manna being rained down from heaven. God is multiplying everything. It is a month of fruitfulness. Remember Jesus is the firstfruit who resurrected on Nisan 17 and we are the sons and daughters that come from Him. We are His multiplication. He broke the power of sin , death , and grave to release us from lack and deliver us into wholeness, fruitfulness & multiplication.This month we see a shift as the curse was broken at Jesus death, burial and resurrection , we are now in a garden that is full and complete. A place where we shift our mindset off of gain but instead to receive.In Exodus 16 the Israelites had to receive just what God gave while they were in the wilderness and He gave manna which is the bread of life ! Manna means “What is it” and it was delivered from the realms of life, it was pure, holy, tasted sweet like honey crackers, it was undefiled, and it was the fullness of Jesus. If you can be trained by God this month to subdue your flesh as he asked them to do on Shabbat you will enter a place where He will be your all.Read Exodus 16:27 -30 In this place everything, becomes easy and no struggle to gain. You live in a realm of faith where you know it's coming ! All that you need in every situation will be there. This is the identity He is trying to establish with the Israelites in the wilderness.It's like He's saying “Chill out - I've got this - stop trying to control it or manipulate it. That doesn't work in my garden. ” In His garden or heavenly places we steward in faith, this is a place where we ultimately know He has control over what belongs to Him and we're just helping Him tend it or till it. We are not really stopping anything or starting anything - we're simply in agreement with Him! We're in agreement with what He says and we obey Him from this place !Remember from 1 Samuel 5:22, ““Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,and to hearken than the fat of rams. “Read Deuteronomy 8 :3 Manna is the Word made manifest as Jesus was the Word made manifestWhen the Israelites ate manna they ate the Word. They partook of the completeness and wholeness of nothing missing or broken in Him!What is He saying to you this month ? Just do it ! I'll be there and I'll provide! Step out on faith !Read 1 Corinthians 15:20 We are the fruit of the first born Jesus and we are the evidence that His resurrection was complete!As we prepare for Feast of Shavuot or Pentecost , God is asking us to present ourselves as living sacrifices or fruit unto Him! He is multiplying and bringing order this month.Start the Month of Iyar with a copy of Dr Candice new book “365 Prophetic Revelations from Hebrew Calender”- go to www.Candice Smithyman.comhttps://amzn.to/4aQYoR0Classes START NEXT WEEK- Get signed up Now! - Join DREAM MENTORS and BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH!Do you want to be trained as good disciples or biblical life coach ? Do you need to experience transformation in your souls so you can be the best God is calling you to be. Go to www.dreammentors.orgFREE Zoom CALL with Dr Candice - It's time now to sign up for our next Ascension class and join Dr. Candice's Glory Road Community!Maximize Your Prophetic Potential monthly class is Wednesday April 30 at 10 am and 6 pm EST. Next one after that is Monday May 12 at 10 am and 6 pm EST. You can choose which one. Sign Up here —http://bit.ly/4gfRKXm

Have you ever had that moment where someone important remembers your name? Like a boss, or a teacher, or maybe someone you really admire. Doesn't that feel amazing? It's like—whoa, I exist. I matter. I'm not just a face in the crowd.Did you know that God started His relationship with us by doing something really vulnerable?In Exodus chapter 3, God appears to Moses in the burning bush, and Moses asks, basically, “Okay… you want me to tell people who sent me. What's Your name?”And God says: “I AM who AM.”This is more than a name. It's a revelation. God isn't just giving Moses a label—He's revealing His essence. His eternal, all-present, never-changing being. And He does it out of… trust.And that brings us to the 2nd Commandment:“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.”Now, a lot of people think this just means “don't misuse God's name” And yeah, that's part of it—but it's deeper than that.The Catechism paragraph 2143 says that God confides His name to those who believe in Him. That's so personal. Like giving someone your deepest password. He's saying, “I want to be known by you… but please don't misuse what I've entrusted to you.”This name is holy. And when we use it lightly or disrespectfully, it's like we're trampling on that sacred trust.If someone you love shared something deeply personal with you—like a childhood wound or a secret dream—and then you joked about it in public… that would hurt, right?That's what we do when we throw around God's name like it's just another word.CCC 2146 says the second commandment even forbids blasphemy—not just misusing God's name, but the names of Mary and all the saints, too. These names aren't just “religious people.” They're family. They're part of our spiritual household. We're called to honor them.And then we get into oaths.Jesus said something that really challenges the way we speak. In the Sermon on the Mount, He says:“You shall not swear falsely… But I say to you, do not swear at all. Let your ‘yes' be yes and your ‘no' be no.”CCC 2150-2153 reminds us—oaths aren't casual. If you swear something in God's name and don't mean it, that's not just a lie—that's taking His name in vain. That's serious.When we're baptized—we're marked “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”CCC 2156 says that God's name sanctifies us in that moment. Like, you're branded with heaven.You become His.And then—God calls each of us by name. CCC 2158 says that everyone's name is sacred. And not just for now, but for eternity.God doesn't forget your name. Ever.He says, “I see you. I know you. You're mine.”So when we talk about not using God's name in vain—it's not about rules for the sake of rules.It's about love.It's about respecting Someone who trusted us with something holy.It's about speaking with care. Living with reverence. Letting our words reflect the weight and beauty of the relationship we've been given.So, maybe today we pause.How do we use His name?When we're frustrated… when we're joking… when we're texting.Are we honoring the God who loved us enough to tell us His Name?

“For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken! ” (Psalm 34:20 NLT) Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross made eternal life possible. It’s the greatest gift ever offered. And God wanted to make sure that people recognized the gift for what it was. So even in the most agonizing moments of Jesus’ sacrifice, He continued to fulfill prophecies about His death that had been made hundreds of years earlier. Isaiah 53:12 predicted that Jesus would be put to death alongside criminals. “I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels” (NLT). Mark 15:27 says, “Two revolutionaries were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left” (NLT). In Luke’s account of the crucifixion, one of the revolutionaries taunted Jesus. The other defended Him. “Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.’ And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise’” (Luke 23:42–43 NLT). In Exodus 12:46, God gave Moses and Aaron instructions for the first Passover. “Each Passover lamb must be eaten in one house. Do not carry any of its meat outside, and do not break any of its bones” (NLT). The verse from Psalm 34 above turns those instructions into prophecy. Jesus was our sacrificial lamb. When John the Baptist saw Him, he said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29 NLT). Psalm 34:20 predicted that the Lamb of God’s bones would not be broken. To understand the significance of this prophecy, you have to know a little about crucifixion. Most people who were crucified died of suffocation. The position of their bodies on the cross restricted their lungs and made it hard to catch their breath. They had to push themselves up with their feet, which were nailed to the cross, to take a breath. If a crucifixion took too long, the Roman soldiers would break the person’s legs so that he couldn’t push up anymore. That’s what almost happened to Jesus. John 19:33 says, “But when they came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead, so they didn’t break his legs” (NLT). Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear. And “immediately blood and water flowed out” (verse 34 NLT). The water was likely fluid that had built up around Jesus’ heart and lungs. The piercing of the spear confirmed that Jesus was dead. It also confirmed that God works in amazing ways. In Zechariah 12:10, which was written hundreds of years before Jesus’ crucifixion, God says, “Then I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the family of David and on the people of Jerusalem. They will look on me whom they have pierced and mourn for him as for an only son. They will grieve bitterly for him as for a firstborn son who has died” (NLT). The biblical account of Jesus’ crucifixion is unflinching. Our sin made it necessary for Jesus to suffer as no one else has ever suffered. And the Bible pulls no punches in recording His suffering. But even the smallest details of the story reveal the perfection of God’s plan. He caused all things to work together for good, and He made eternal life possible. Reflection question: How can you honor God’s perfect plan of salvation in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Exodus 33, Moses intercedes for the Israelites, emphasizing their need for God's presence amidst their rebellion. God reassures him, promising that His presence will accompany them, offering rest. This exchange highlights human vulnerability and the divine mercy that provides soul-deep peace, reminding us to seek God's companionship through life's challenges.

We all face conflicts involving our children, churches, and circumstances beyond our control. In Exodus 17, Moses prayed on the hilltop while Joshua fought in the valley. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us how our hilltop prayers can influence all kinds of outcomes down in the valley. We go forward in God's name. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

We all face conflicts involving our children, churches, and circumstances beyond our control. In Exodus 17, Moses prayed on the hilltop while Joshua fought in the valley. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us how our hilltop prayers can influence all kinds of outcomes down in the valley. We go forward in God's name. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.