Podcast Introduction  Today we’ll read 1 Kings 19-22. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “That Cursed Woman, Part 1.” Comments on 1 Kings 21 You might be wondering why Naboth refused to let King Ahab buy his land. Remember that Israel and Judah are the divided kingdom of God’s chosen…

Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll complete the book of  Exodus by reading chapters 37-40.  I’m calling today’s episode “Jesus In the Tabernacle.” Comments on the Tabernacle As we close the book of Exodus, I think it’s important to talk about the significance of the Tabernacle. Given the fact that God gave Moses such…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 33-36. I’m calling today’s episode “Alone.” Comments on Exodus 33 Chapter 33 begins where chapter 32 left off, immediately after the people made the golden calf. The Lord is angry, and tells Moses to quickly leave this place. And he tells Moses that He will not go with…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 29-32. Since it’s Monday, you know that this is one of the books of the Law. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s All Him.” Comments on Exodus 29-32 Oh my goodness. What a tremendous range our reading covered today. From the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests,…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 25-28, and I’m calling the episode “The God of Details.” Comments on Exodus 25-28 The first time I read these chapters, I was struck by the detail of God’s instructions. Nothing was left out. Everything that was to go into the tabernacle was intricately laid out, from the…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is  Exodus 21-24, and I’m calling the episode “The Best Laid Plans.” Comments on Exodus 21-24 In Exodus 21, the Lord had quite a lot to say about how to treat a slave. Many people over the years have misunderstood God’s attitude toward slavery, especially in the light of the…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 17-20, and I’m calling the episode “Respect.”  Comments on Exodus 20 Let’s focus on verse 2 of chapter 20, which says, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” God spoke these words, and the…

Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Exodus 13-16, and I’m calling the episode “Where Is Your Focus?” Comments on Exodus 13-16 The Israelites wanted safety. They wanted to be taken care of, even if that meant they would stay in slavery. You cannot remain free and also be safe. If you want to be safe,…

Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Exodus 9-12. I’m calling the episode “The Hardened Heart.” Comments on Exodus 9-12 Was it unfair for God to harden Pharaoh’s heart? Why should Pharaoh be held accountable if God caused his heart to be hardened? First, let’s remember what Romans 6:23 says: For the wages of sin is…