As Moses descended from Mount Sinai — with the two tablets of the testimony in his hands as he descended the mountain — he did not realize that the skin of his face shone as a result of his speaking with the Lord. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his … Continue reading Shining Faces – Exodus 34:29-30
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Molten gods – Exodus 34:17
You shall make for yourself no molten gods. Father God knows us so well. This is what we do, isn’t it? We make these little moldable gods. Lifeless gods that in the beginning are liquid and pourable before becoming pliable and moldable so that we can shape them into our own image. Then, before we … Continue reading Molten gods – Exodus 34:17
The Nature Of God – Exodus 34:6-7
Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on … Continue reading The Nature Of God – Exodus 34:6-7
Death Overcome – John 12:10
But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also.... Are they serious? Just how much do they assume to accomplish by killing one who has already experienced death and been raised from it. I can only imagine Lazarus dying with laughter whenever he heard of the threat. 'Been there. Done that. Wearing the … Continue reading Death Overcome – John 12:10
Friend of God – Exodus 33:17
The Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing of which you have spoken; for you have found favor in My sight and I have known you by name.” It is awesome to even consider the relationship Moses and YHWH shared. It is mind-boggling to think that the Lord of all creation would … Continue reading Friend of God – Exodus 33:17
Faith and Glory – John 11:40
Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” The glory of God as displayed in the miraculous is only visible through eyes of faith. Anyone can doubt and miss God's glory. All who have faith in Christ Jesus have the awesome privilege of witnessing … Continue reading Faith and Glory – John 11:40
The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” The profundity of this claim cannot be gainsaid. It is almost unfathomable. We are of a race of creatures who die. It's all we know. From the time a baby is born all who know him understand in reality that he … Continue reading The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
