Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."
Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, yor family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Understanding to grow in
The repetition of God's instructions in describing the making of the taberacle stresses that everyone did just as he commanded. And they did it not reluctantly but with generosity of spirit, giving freely of their goods and skills as an offering to the LORD. The tabernacle became the temple which was a pointer to Christ and the church "in him" as the dwelling place of God (Eph 2v21-22). The Israelite's example therefore challenges us to follow God's instructions for the structure and activity of his church, and devote our money and energies to building it. The giving of the Sabbath law that begins our section sets the people's response in the context of the covenant the Sabbath signifies. The people are acting as those set-apart for the LORD. As you read note their attitudes and activity.
Exodus 35:1-36:38
Exodus 35:1-36:38
Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.