The Gift Is Not Mine to Own Exodus 31:1-11 There is something beautiful about the way Exodus 31 begins. God has been giving Moses detailed instructions about the tabernacle – how it should be built, what should be used, and…
A Fragrance Shaped by God’s Design Exodus 30:34-38 As we continue our journey through Exodus chapter 30, we come to the final instructions in this chapter concerning the holy incense. God told Moses to take four specific ingredients – stacte,…
When Life Presses Me, What Comes Out? Exodus 30:22-33 After a short break, we are continuing our journey through the book of Exodus. In Exodus 30:22-33, God gives Moses detailed instructions for making the holy anointing oil. He specifies the…
Do Not Take His Presence Casually Exodus 30:17-21 There is something very striking about the bronze basin described in Exodus 30:17-21. God commanded Moses to make a bronze basin with a bronze stand and place it between the Tent of…
Bought by God, Equal Before God, Belonging Completely to God Exodus 30:11-16 After giving instructions about the altar of incense, God continues to reveal another important truth about His relationship with His people. In Exodus 29, we saw God’s desire…
The Presence We Must Not Take for Granted Exodus 30:1-10 Yesterday, as we came to the end of Exodus 29, we saw something profound: God did not merely bring Israel out of Egypt, establish their priesthood, and give them sacrifices.…
Created for Fellowship, Not Just Worship Exodus 29:28-46 For years, I heard from preachers and teachers that God created man to worship Him. That answer always felt incomplete to me. Yes, angels worship God, and He deserves their worship. But…
When God Calls Me, He Calls Me to Belong to Him Exodus 29:29-37 As we continue through Exodus 29, these verses bring the consecration of Aaron and his sons to a deeper point. The earlier portions showed us their calling,…
When God Consecrates Our Hearing, Our Service and Our Walk Exodus 29:19-28 20 August 2026 What Happens in Exodus 29:19-28? In Exodus 29:19-28, God continues giving Moses the instructions for the consecration of Aaron and his sons for priestly service.…
Atoned Before God, Completely Given to God As I meditate on Exodus 29:10-18, one question comes to my mind: Why did Aaron and his sons need a sin offering? They had been specifically called by God. They had been chosen…
