The ten plagues that God delivered to the nation and people of Egypt are found in Exodus 7-11. While there are many instructive portions of the account, there was a definitive purpose to the plagues: to demonstrate to Pharaoh and all Egypt God’s power, and to proclaim His name (see Ex. 9:16). In the process, [...]
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A Gnatty Problem or The Finger of God
Posted in Christian Life, Exodus, Theology on February 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The “Separateness” of God
Posted in Bible, Exodus, Theology on March 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
I was reading yesterday of God’s directions to Moses regarding the construction of some temple implements in Exodus 30. Of the altar for burning incense (placed before the Holy of Holies) God says,
“You shall not offer unauthorized incense on it, or a burnt offering,
or a grain offering, and you shall not pour a drink [...]