By Sam E. Stone Last week we reviewed the institution of the Passover meal when the Israelites prepared to leave their bondage in Egypt. With the death of every firstborn Egyptian, Pharaoh relented and gave permission for God’s people to leave. As they did, the presence of God went before them, visible in a […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Answer all three questions: What is your favorite meal of the day? What is your favorite food to have at home? Where is your favorite restaurant? Read Exodus 12:1-14. 2. Eating a meal has great spiritual significance. The Lord created us with the need to eat and drink […]
By Sam E. Stone “The deliverance of Israel from the bondage of Egypt was at hand; also their adoption as the nation of Jehovah,” writes C. F. Keil. “But for this a divine consecration was necessary, that their outward severance from the land of Egypt might be accompanied by an inward severance from everything […]
By David Faust Do you ever feel like you are attempting the impossible? We serve a God who’s invincible but invisible, deserving of our faith but hard to figure out. We’re told to love our enemies, but our instincts push us toward revenge. We’re told to live holy lives, but we’re surrounded by temptation. […]
By Delvin R. Sweeney Some days are naturally memorable. Other days require special effort to make memorable. I remember the thrill and the fear I experienced on our wedding day. We were in a car wreck on the way to the church building, emotions ran high, and we had some family disagreements. Even so, […]
