Lesallan – September 10, 2024 Carried on Eagles’ Wings: Embracing God’s Grace and Calling The passage from Exodus 19:3-6 (NIV) is truly powerful, emphasizing the unique and special relationship between God and the Israelites. It beautifully underscores God’s grace and the Israelites’ calling to be a holy nation and a Read more…
Version: ESV – Lesallan Exodus 13:17-14:14 (ESV): Detailed Analysis Version: ESV initial Observations & Questions Structure The passage can be divided into several sections: In the book of Exodus, it is recounted that God led the Israelites on a longer route to avoid conflict with the Philistines, showing concern for Read more…
Lesallan – September 9, 2024 Exodus 6:28-7:7 (ESV): Detailed Analysis Version: ESV Initial Observations & Questions Structure Exodus 6:13-27 (ESV) offers a significant genealogical record that emphasizes the lineage of Moses and Aaron. This detailed account serves to legitimize their roles as leaders and God’s chosen instruments in the narrative Read more…
Written by ~Lesallan September 7, 2024 Reflections on Moses’ Journey Written by ~Lesallan September 7, 2024 The profound reflections on Moses’ journey never fail to resonate with us all on a deeply personal level. It is truly remarkable how we instinctively draw parallels between Moses’ profound sense of inadequacy and Read more…
Lesallan – September 5, 2024 Exodus 3:11-22: Moses’ Humility and God’s Assurance In Exodus 3:11-22 (ESV), Moses’ humility and self-doubt are apparent as he questions his ability to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. God’s assurance of His presence, “I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12, ESV), shifts the focus Read more…
Lesallan – September 3, 2024 Moral Courage and Divine Blessing in Exodus 1:15-22 (ESV) The story of the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, is a profound narrative that uniquely highlights the themes of moral courage, faith, and divine blessing. Their actions, as described in Exodus 1:15-22 (ESV), offer timeless lessons Read more…
Lesallan – September 3, 2024 Devotional: Embracing God’s Call Despite Our Excuses In the wilderness of Midian, Moses, a man fleeing from Pharaoh, and perhaps from his past, has a life-changing encounter with Yahweh. While tending his flock, Moses is summoned to a divine mission of monumental importance: to confront Read more…
Lesallan – August 31, 2024 Exodus 3:11-22 (ESV): Detailed Analysis Version: ESV Initial Observations & Questions Structure Exodus 3:11-22 (ESV) passage presents a significant segment of the narrative depicting Moses’ pivotal calling to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. This passage follows the profound encounter at the burning bush, in Read more…
Lesallan – August 31, 2024 Exodus 1:15-22 (ESV): Detailed AnalysisVersion: ESVInitial Observations & QuestionsThe passage I want to remember discusses a pivotal event in the book of Exodus. It talks about how the king of Egypt orders the Hebrew midwives, named Shiphrah and Puah, to carry out the killing of Read more…
Lesallan August 30, 2024 Exodus Book Survey Discussion Response Hi: Thank you for your thoughtful response and kind words about my post. I agree that the Israelites’ behavior was truly puzzling, especially given the remarkable displays of God’s power they had witnessed. Despite encountering God directly, their decision to create Read more…