Exodus 32 tells the story of the golden calf. So many lessons in this passage! Moses and Joshua have been with the Lord on Mount Sinai for almost 40 days. Just before this, God also invited Aaron, his two sons Nadab and Abihu, and 70 of the elders of Israel up on the mountain, where …
Tag: Forgiveness
Run Back…Not Away
Abraham’s nephew, Lot, is an interesting character. We first meet him in Genesis 11, when his father, Haran has died, and Grandpa Terah and Uncle Abraham take him with them when they leave the place of their birth, Ur of the Chaldeans. A hard beginning. He finds himself fatherless and pulled away from all that …
Are We Stone-Throwers or Stepping Stones?
John 8 contains the story of “the woman caught in adultery.” We always refer to this passage in this manner, but I believe the lesson is more about the accusers than the accused. The scribes and Pharisees interrupted Jesus’ teaching in the temple court with their accusations. Their hard hearts are revealed in the way …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.19.19]
Today’s read concludes the Gospels. Each writer (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) describes the various events surrounding Jesus’ appearances after His resurrection. There were many eyewitnesses to the historical fact that Jesus did indeed rise from the dead, just as He promised. These were not isolated events; over a period of 40 days Jesus walked, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.16.19]
Have you ever done something you thought was the right thing to do, but realized later that it was very, very wrong? How did you feel, knowing you could never undo it? Was your heart heavy? Fearful? Filled with remorse and regret? That is a feeling we’ve all known, and it’s called “guilt.” Today …
