Walk Thru The Bible
Exodus 21-40

One of the purposes of Exodus is to show us that God calls his people
out of the world into a new kind of kingdom, and a personal
relationship to him.  In so doing God introduces himself to his people
as a God of justice who will not tolerate sin.  In spite of Israel's
sin God's grace shines through.  God's grace and love is greater than
our sin.  Look for the many "commands" that God gaves to his people.
Some are ceremonial and religious, and some are eternal principles for
all people of all ages. Can you tell the difference?  You might want
to mark them with a yellow highlighter to make them forever stand out.

Monday -    Exodus 21 Social Laws for Israel
            Exodus 22  Civil Laws for Israel
            Exodus 23  Sabbath, and Festival Laws

Tuesday -   Exodus 25  The Ark of the Covenant
            Exodus 26  The Tabernacle
            Exodus 27  The Altar of Burnt Offering

Wednesday - Exodus 28  Priestly Garments
            Exodus 29  Consecration of Priests
            Exodus 30  The Altar of Incense

Thursday -  Exodus 31  Skilled Workmen/ The Sabbath
            Exodus 32  The Golden Calf
            Exodus 33  Moses Sees the Glory of God

Friday -    Exodus 34  New Stone Tables
            Exodus 35  Materials for the Tabernacle
            Exodus 36 The Workmanship of the Tabernacle

Saturday -  Exodus 37 The Ark, Table, Alta
            Exodus 38  The Courtyard
            Exodus 39  More about Priestly Garments


Sunday - Exodus 40 and make-up day. If you missed any reading or if
you only read one or two chapters per day make up for lost time by
reading for an hour on the Lord's Day.


Children's Bible Reading

It is not easy for a child to read through the Bible nor to sit and
listen to long passages being read. We recommend that if you have
children in your home that you read daily one story from Ken Taylor's
"The Book."  Ken Taylor is the translator of the Living Bible.  He did
that while commuting by train to and from work so that his children
would understand the Scriptures.

The children are still reading in Genesis but don't be alarmed, they
will catch up. In fact this week they will get into Exodus.

Monday -       22. Jacob sends gifts to Joseph (Genesis 43)
Tuesday -      23. Joseph's Favorite Brother (Genesis 43)
Wednesday -    24. A Big Surprise (Genesis 44-45)
Thursday -     25. A Family Reunion (Genesis 46-47)
Friday -       26. Jacob Blesses his children (Genesis 48-50)
Saturday -     27. Exodus: A Princess Finds a Baby (Exodus 1-2)
Sunday -       28. Exodus: Moses Runs Away (Exodus 2)


History:

The story of the building of the tabernacle is important for our
understanding of God's perfection.  He uses the tabernacle as a
temporary resting place for his presence.  Our bodies are tabernacles
of his presence as well and deserve to be cared for with the same
carefulness and sacredness. "What? Don't you know that your bodies are
the temple of the living God." (I Corinthians 6:19)  Whether it be
sexual immorality, smoking a cigarette, taking drugs, or an alcoholic
beverage we do harm and desecrate the temple of God.  Treat you body
as belonging to God (not to you) and you will honor God in your body.


Questions and Answers:

Have you ever seen the colorful children's puzzles called "Can you
find Waldo?"  They are usually very confusing pictures with many
crowds of people and somewhere, here and there in the picture, you
will find Waldo.

In the same way God has given us a Waldo picture of Jesus in the
Bible. Hidden in the stories and between the pages are pictures of
Jesus.  The founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance knew this
and wrote a series of commentaries on the whold Bible entitled "Christ
in the Bible."

As you read through Exodus this week be aware that hidden in its pages
are pictures of Jesus Christ and of Heaven itself. Can you find Jesus?
(HINT: There are at least 10.)



The Rock, the Manna, the Serpent on a Pole, the Passover Lamb, the
Sacrificial Lamb, the Scapegoat, the Great High Priest, the Mercy
Seat, etc.