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Worship at the Tabernacle (Leviticus 16; 19; 26)

Unit 5, Session 4 Dear families, God’s levitical commands for atonement emphasize the gravity of people’s sin, as well as His graciousness to redeem their trespasses. Though our modern-day context seems so far removed from this sacrificial system, these guidelines from Scripture foreshadow the great, eternal sacrifice on which we place our hope: Christ’s life,Continue reading “Worship at the Tabernacle (Leviticus 16; 19; 26)”

Building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40)

Unit 5, Session 3 Dear families, This week’s Bible passage highlights the wonder that a holy God would desire to dwell among His people. In the previous chapter, God instructed the Israelites to obediently abide within His covenantal love. Now, it was time to build the place where God would dwell with His people asContinue reading “Building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40)”

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32; 34)

Unit 5, Session 2 Dear families, Exodus 32’s account of the golden calf showcases the sinful idolatry of people in contrast with the merciful nature of God. In the 40 days it took Moses to return from Mount Sinai, the people had grown impatient. They urged Aaron to join in their mission to find aContinue reading “The Golden Calf (Exodus 32; 34)”

The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20; 31)

Unit 5, Session 1 Dear families, This week’s Scripture story takes place only three months after God delivered His people from Egyptian slavery. The Lord spoke to Moses concerning the way she was to lead Israel into their next season of life as God’s chosen and set-apart people. They were to worship God through holyContinue reading “The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20; 31)”

Moses Led the Israelites (Exodus 17-18) 

Unit 4, Session 5   Dear families,  Exodus 17 and 18 reveal God’s faithfulness to help Moses in the difficulties of leadership. From the Amalekite battle to his daily struggle to teach and judge God’s people, Moses’ human limitations were evident as he came to the end of himself and depended on God to supply himContinue reading “Moses Led the Israelites (Exodus 17-18) “

God Provided for His People (Exodus 15-17)

Unit 4, Session 4 Dear families,  God’s miraculous provision for His people revealed His steadfast compassion despite their continual grumbling. In today’s passage, we read of God granting the Israelites far more than they deserved, heaping upon them more than they needed as they journeyed with Him to the Promised Land. Today, those who areContinue reading “God Provided for His People (Exodus 15-17)”

Moses Parted the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)

Unit 4, Session 3 Dear families, The parting of the Red Sea is one of the most incredible accounts in Scripture. After God freed His people through the events of the Passover, He performed this amazing miracle to deliver them from danger and secure their hearts in worship to Him alone. In this passage, weContinue reading “Moses Parted the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)”

Moses Confronted Pharoah (Exodus 5-12)

Unit 4, Session 2 Dear families, The confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh revealed the stark contrast between the powerful compassion of God toward His people and the heart-hardened pride of the Egyptian ruler. While challenging Pharaoh seemed an impossible task, God used Moses to showcase His glory through Moses’ willingness to obey. Though Pharaoh’s prideContinue reading “Moses Confronted Pharoah (Exodus 5-12)”

God Called Moses (Exodus 1-4)

Unit 4, Session 1 Dear families, Moses’ life was characterized by miraculous encounters with the God of Israel. The same God who called Moses into leadership promised to use His faithful servant to rescue the Israelites from Egyptian rule. As His people cried out, God heard and remembered His covenant with their forefathers. How didContinue reading “God Called Moses (Exodus 1-4)”