Veil
A veil separated the altar from the Most Holy Place of God’s presence in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Aaron the priest was… Read More »Veil
A veil separated the altar from the Most Holy Place of God’s presence in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Aaron the priest was… Read More »Veil
The gold bells along the hems of the high priest’s garment (28:33) served two purposes. They alerted people that the high priest was present, and… Read More »Gold bells
What was the purpose of the Mosaic covenant? Israel was already God’s chosen people because of the promises God made to Abraham. The covenant with… Read More »What was the purpose of the Mosaic covenant?
Restitution. The Mosaic law decreed that those who caused others to lose property, through either theft or carelessness, had to make full restitution for the… Read More »Restitution
How did people end up as slaves? The word translated “slave” can refer to several types of persons. Debt was the most common reason that… Read More »How did people end up as slaves?
On eagles’ wings. The kind of eagle that the author of Exodus probably had in mind had a wingspan of 8 to 10 feet (2–3… Read More »On eagles’ wings
Who were the Amalekites? The Amalekites were nomads living in the northern Sinai peninsula. They were the first to attack the Israelites after the exodus.… Read More »Who were the Amalekites?
Manna for Christians today? The manna that appeared each morning with the dew foreshadowed Jesus Christ, who is the true Bread from heaven (John 6:30–58).
Chariots (14:23) were two-wheeled vehicles pulled by horses. They were made of wood and leather. Mainly intended for battle, chariots often had two riders: a… Read More »Chariots
The word redeem (13:13) means to free someone or something from harm by paying a price. Jesus is the supreme example of redemption in the… Read More »Redeem
What is the purpose of a “sign”? A “sign” is a visible symbol of God’s work on his people’s behalf. Throughout Scripture, God gives signs… Read More »What is the purpose of a “sign”?
Was Pharaoh considered a god? According to some ancient Egyptian sources, each morning the pharaoh would conduct “the Rite of the House of the Morning,”… Read More »Was Pharaoh considered a god?