Sedgley International Christian Ministries
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Condensing the Bible into a tweet, chapter by chapter. A condensed commentary for the 21st century! The Book of Exodus...
Exodus 1. Original cast has passed on and now it gets tough for the Israelites. The comfort zone of friendly relationships can suddenly go.
Exodus 2. In midst of oppression God raises a deliverer to rescue his people. When in despair, hold tight, there's a Moses round the corner.
Exodus 3. Although they don't know it yet, freedom is just around the corner. Don't give in or you might miss out on your deliverance.
Exodus 4. He had a stutter, a stammer, wasn't a good communicator and lacked confidence. But because he was faithful to his call God used Moses.
Exodus 5. Thing often get worse before they get better. The darkest hour is the one before dawn.
Exodus 6. When first promised deliverance, Israelites were excited. But because it didn't happen in 5 minutes they don't want to know. Be patient.
Exodus 7. Even though the going was tough, God was still in control. He sees the big picture. We might lose a battle but the war is ours.
Exodus 8. Pharaoh makes promises, breaks them and plays mind games with the Israelites. Deceptive people can never be trusted.
Exodus 9. Stubborn, hard hearted and devious. Dealing with people like Pharaoh can be draining. But it is possible to stay focused.
Exodus 10. The stand-off between Pharaoh and Moses and Aaron is tense. Sometimes life can be like that. We need to stay calm and rational.
Exodus 11. Situation is desperate but as readers we have the benefit of knowing God was in control. Not always appear so, but God is sovereign.
Exodus 12. The lamb is slain and the applied blood offers the only hope of salvation. Wonderful Christological typology.
Exodus 13. To enter our destiny we need to be fulfilled in the present. And to do that we need to remember where we have come from.
Exodus 14. In spite of deliverance, moment the Egyptians appeared the Israelites grumbled. Some people go to pieces instantly something happens.
Exodus 15. Starts with ecstatic praise ends with grumbling. We need to hold on to positives otherwise we become negatives. It's easy to do.
Exodus 16. It's so easy in tough times to want to go back. But if we were relieved to get out then, why is it going to be any different now.
Exodus 17. In spite of living in the miraculous, Israelites continually moaned. Need to be thankful for what we have it's the key to contentment.
Exodus 18. We want to burn on not burn out. Don't try and do everything ourselves but look for the right people to delegate, get them involved.
Exodus 19. God chose Moses to work through. The partnership of the infallible and the fallible. He still uses people today.
Exodus 20. Ten commandments introduced. Simple and straight-forward but if put into practice by everyone would transform our nation overnight.
Exodus 21. Laws are introduced. When laws are just and fair they produce civilised societies.
Exodus 22. Laws are laid down for the Israelites. It's about taking personal responsibility for our own actions. We can't keep blaming others.
Exodus 23. Justice plus fairness plus no compromise equals blessing. Biblical mathematics.
Exodus 24. To enter the glory of God, Moses had to climb the mountain. The road to blessing is often an uphill struggle. But it's worth it.
Exodus 25. God gave the instructions but the materials were collected by the people. The balance of divine sovereignty and human responsibility.
Exodus 26. Inside tabernacle gold everywhere but outside just saw animal skins. Only when you enter relationship with God you see the beauty.
Exodus 27. Lots of bronze around altar. Bronze speaks of judgement. Before we can enter holy place we have to deal with sin at altar of Calvary.
Exodus 28. To be chosen is to be privileged. But with privilege comes responsibility. There is order and submission. We do it his way not ours.
Exodus 29. Lots of detailed procedure. The ministry isn't something to be entered into lightly. There is responsibility.
Exodus 30. Exact dimensions, ingredients and materials. There's precision involved when God is at work. It's not random, by chance or accident.
Exodus 31. When God calls he provides. The provision for the vision.
Exodus 32. Aaron said he threw gold on the fire and it turned into a calf. People say ridiculous things when they're found out. Lies, deception.
Exodus 33. God knows the beginning from the end. That's why he's the Alpha and Omega. But we don't. That's why we need to trust and obey.
Exodus 34. Moses was 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai. Sometimes the answers don't come immediately. We need patience and a long-term mentality.
Exodus 35. The people brought the materials and did the work. Sometimes we think we can sit back and stuff just happens. Lazy man theology.
Exodus 36. 'They made' found numerous times. Some people expect things to just happen. God isn't a magician. We have responsibility.
Exodus 37. Once we come through the bronze of repentance we find the gold of relationship.
Exodus 38. Weights, measurements and statistics, everything is precise. God isn't just interested in the big picture, he cares about the detail.
Exodus 39. God gave the instructions and the people followed them. It always makes sense to follow the manufacturers guidelines.
Exodus 40. Moses did everything God commanded. A command isn't an optional extra. Total obedience equals total blessing.
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