When we left the Israelites last week, they were mourning for their grievous sin against God – idolatry. Today, God shows His mercy and grace to His people, in spite of their sin. Moses pitches the Tent of Meeting outside
BSF 2014-2015: Exodus 32:1-33:6
While reading this week’s lesson, it was easy to point my finger at Aaron and the Israelites because they quickly turned from God and built an idol. But there are many ways we can create idols in our own lives
BSF 2014-2015: Exodus 25-31
This week we see a beautiful picture of Jesus Christ in the details about the Tabernacle, the place where God came to dwell with His people. Through Moses, God gives instructions for the Israelites to build the Tabernacle. He told
Throwback Thursday: Marco Island
Teresa and Chris April 2008 Marco Island, Fla.
BSF 2014-2015: Exodus 21-24
Since their beginning, God called the Israelites to live differently, to live holy lives that reflected Himself to the other nations. Last week, God gave the Ten Commandments to the Israelites and all of humanity. These commandments are called the
BSF 2014-2015: Exodus 19:1-20:26
In our passage today, God gives clear instructions (in the form of the Ten Commandments) to the Israelites. He calls them to holy living, and then He tells them exactly how to do this. Before giving the Ten Commandments, God
Dedicated to God
On Saturday night, we had the joy of dedicating Damon to God at our church’s baby dedication ceremony. It was an extra special occasion because Avery joined us on stage. Damon received a tiny New Testament and a special certificate
BSF 2014-2015: Exodus 15:22-18:27
Just three days after crossing the Red Sea, we now see the Israelites complaining about bitter water. They trusted God to help them cross the Red Sea and defeat Pharaoh. But now they grumble and complain. God tells Moses to
BSF 2014-2015: Exodus 11:1-15:21
This week’s lesson is one of my favorites during this year’s study. Today we will see God deliver His people from the plague of the firstborn and from Pharaoh and his army. Chapter 11 is a flashback. It fits in
BSF 2014-2015: Exodus 6:28-10:29
Until now, God has been preparing Moses to meet Pharaoh, to trust in God alone and to walk in faith. God once again commands Moses to speak the same message. Pharaoh still has a hard heart, but now God intensifies His