Day 34: Exodus 34-36; Matthew 23:1-22
by Jonathan Merki on February 3rd, 2023
The culture in which I grew up was not prone to excessive gift-giving and did not have a special celebration for every day (though I must say I fancy September 29 and October 1). However, out of respect for a superior, on special occasions, one would bring a gift...a homebaked loaf of bread, a chicken, a carved cane. Our gracious God (Exodus 34:5-8) had an expectation of His forgiven children in w...  Read More
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Day 33: Exodus 31-33; Matthew 22:23-46-
by Jonathan Merki on February 2nd, 2023
What's that I hear?As Moses and his protégé, Joshua, head down the mountain to respond to the fickle, sinful people who have utterly abandoned God in very short order after encountering His glorious presence, Joshua, before seeing anything, observes: "There is the sound of war in the camp" (Exodus 32:17). Moses sets him straight: "That's not war! That raucous sound is 'the people throwing a party'...  Read More
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Day 32: Exodus 29-30; Matthew 22:1-22
by Jonathan Merki on February 1st, 2023
“You are to place the altar in front of the curtain by the ark of the testimony—in front of the mercy seat that is over the testimony—where I will meet with you. Aaron must burn fragrant incense on it; he must burn it every morning when he tends the lamps." (Exodus 30:6-7, CSB)."Another angel, with a golden incense burner, came and stood at the altar. He was given a large amount of incense to offe...  Read More
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Day 31: Exodus 26-28; Matthew 21
by Jonathan Merki on January 31st, 2023
The First High Priest and the Great High PriestAaron's attire certainly set him apart (Exodus 28). It was striking how significant every part of his outfit was, showing that he had a singularly unique place of service as high priest, representing God to His people, and His people to God. Yet, it was all external. It won't be long until we see that Aaron was human, affected by our deadly condition ...  Read More
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Day 30: Exodus 23-25; Matthew 20:17-34
by Jonathan Merki on January 30th, 2023
"See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you. " (Exodus 23:20, NLT)"For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him." (Psalm 34:7, NLT)"For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone." (Psa...  Read More
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Day 29: Exodus 19-22; Matthew 20:1-16
by Jonathan Merki on January 29th, 2023
Last and first, first and last.There are some games I play with my older granddaughter that have no rules. We simply play with them because the game pieces are pretty cool. The one has a farm full of nifty animals with lots of barns. It's a favorite. We have played it enough times for Poppop to be aware that the rules will change...multiple times per game. You see, the person with the most farm an...  Read More
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