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The gods of Egypt also had no control over the skies of Egypt. The Egyptian gods, Nut and Seth, are put to shame as Yahweh brings forth hail, thunder, and lightning in the most severe storm ever to have hit Egypt since it has been a nation. Like we have seen with the other plagues, Goshen, where the Hebrews live, is spared from the storm altogether. After God commands the storm to subside,…

Speaking about calling a new pastor from outside the congregation is very difficult to do in an expository way. “Outside hire” is a foreign concept to the New Testament and early church. The typical procedure was to appoint people from within a congregation who aspire to be pastors (cf. 1 Timothy 3:1). While it is a church’s responsibility to support those who serve in the preaching and teaching…

The psalmist reflects on the Law of God. The Law is good. It provides the path to happiness and satisfaction in life. It even facilitates a just and equal society. The Law has many benefits, but I have to wonder about salvation. No one perfectly keeps the Law. All people sin and fall short of God’s glory. So, the Law doesn’t save anyone. How is one saved, if not by keeping the Law? The psalmist…

Solomon advised his sons to look for a wife who is compassionate. Compassion equals unconditional love. A compassionate woman gives of herself and makes a relationship stronger. People can be careless in their compassion, neglecting responsibilities in order to serve those in need. Often, well-meaning and tenderhearted people give so much of themselves to others because they are so compassionate,…

In Proverbs 31, Solomon is not telling women how to be women of God. He is advising his own sons to look for certain character qualities in an excellent wife. He is passing on advice from his own mother, Bathsheba, and even using her as the example of an excellent wife. Solomon, I’m sure, has also learned some lessons the hard way—being married to so many women. In verses 19 and 20, we learn…

The Sabbath Is For Man- Exodus 20:8-11 – Daily Devotionals with Andrew Cannon When God gives the Law, He is not trying to get us to be righteous. He doesn't need us to be. The Law benefits us in a major way on this earth. Rest is good for us. The Sabbath Is For Man- Exodus 20:8-11 02:59 Do Not Take God's Name in Vain- Exodus 20:7 04:15 Exodus 20:4-6 02:46 Exodus 20:1-3 03:26 Exodus…

Exodus 19:9-17 – Daily Devotionals with Andrew Cannon As we continue through Exodus, we see Moses calling the people to see God manifest so that they will trust him as their leader to the promised land. Exodus 19:9-17 02:40 Sabatarianism 49:42 Congregationalism in the Church 39:40 Criticism Culture 39:31 A Need in Missions 52:24 God doesn’t hide what He does. He instructed Moses to bring…

God now covenants with the nation of Israel, after saving them out of Egypt and bringing the people to Himself (Exodus 19:4). Like we saw with Abraham, the call to obedience follows the gift of salvation. In Abraham’s case, salvation was the gift of righteousness—credited to him on the basis of his faith. In Israel’s case, salvation was physical—out of the hands of slavery. Notice God’s promise…