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January 29 + Daily notes & readings

DAY 29 We're finishing the book of Exodus today.  That's 2 books of the Bible you've completed.  Hopefully, you've noticed how the story of God carries through so far.  We've come a long way since "the beginning."  We have much further to go.   In a sense, we are journeying, just like the Israelites.  Their story is ours.  They are our sisters and brothers.  You and I would probably have done some of the same things they did.  So, there's much to learn from them and their walk with God. I don't have any notes from Exodus today because I think you'll see today's readings don't, necessarily, need any. DAILY READINGS Exodus 35-40 & Psalm 29 DAILY NOTES Psalm 29 heavenly beings can also be translated as "sons of gods."   Ascribe, give or prepare  This is a psalm about the "voice" of God.  Yesterday's sermon was based on the passage where God speaks to the people from the mountain.  Remember how th...

January 25 + Daily notes & readings

DAY 25 In today's reading, Moses receives the plan for the tabernacle.  God has led the people through the pillars.  Now, this new sanctuary will be for the Lord to "dwell among them" (Exodus 25:8).   Practically speaking, today's reading is fairly easy.  You may end of googling what a cubit is (or you may get the urge to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark).  But you'll notice how easily you can follow the design of the tabernacle.   For today's notes, I'm providing pictures of the different items mentioned.  Of course, these are all artists' renditions because we don't know exactly what they looked like.  I'm offering them here as a way to help shape what you're reading.  If you were to do research, you'd find differences in the way these times are drawn or imagined by different people. DAILY READINGS Exodus 25-27 & Psalm 25 DAILY NOTES The ark of the covenant: The Table for the Bread of the Presence ...