Exodus 39:2-40
Day 32 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) focuses on the completion and blessing of the tabernacle and God's glory fills the tabernacle.
Moses and the Israelites did just "as the LORD commanded [them]" using these exact words in scripture sixteen (16) times in these two chapters. Clearly God wants us to pay attention how obedient Moses and the Israelites were.
Obedience to God of course is critical - and this calls into focus God's commands and then of course our ability to do God's commands. When we have repeated commands - we know they are important. God also tells us He has the most important commandments (1st, 2nd) and how all other commandments hang on these two (see Matthew 22:34-40).
See also these posts from John Piper regarding how God makes obedience possible and how obedience is not burdensome.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who makes all things possible - including obedience to Your commands. I know You love me. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love. I sin daily...including grumbling and complaining. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
...as the LORD commanded him. Exodus 39:2-40
Day 32 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) focuses on the completion and blessing of the tabernacle and God's glory fills the tabernacle.
Moses and the Israelites did just "as the LORD commanded [them]" using these exact words in scripture sixteen (16) times in these two chapters. Clearly God wants us to pay attention how obedient Moses and the Israelites were.
Obedience to God of course is critical - and this calls into focus God's commands and then of course our ability to do God's commands. When we have repeated commands - we know they are important. God also tells us He has the most important commandments (1st, 2nd) and how all other commandments hang on these two (see Matthew 22:34-40).
See also these posts from John Piper regarding how God makes obedience possible and how obedience is not burdensome.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who makes all things possible - including obedience to Your commands. I know You love me. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love. I sin daily...including grumbling and complaining. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
