Sisters and Brothers,
What a dramatic scenery when Lord came down to Mountain Sinai. And what a pity none of the Israelites can go up to see the Lord except Moses. On the flip side, what a honor for Moses to see God face to face. No one can see the Lord again after Moses.
Really? Really! At least for fifteen hundred years until Jesus come. Best yet, disciples saw God's human form as Jesus, son of God, and listened to his teaching. Isn't it a lot better than handing out the ten commandments at the time of Moses? And God not only appeared himself in the human form, he also promised the salvation to all human races, not limiting to the chosen one, Jews.
in Christ,
Dan
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
7/16 Exodus 17 and on
Sisters and Brothers,
Once again, we are continuing on Exodus this Friday.
After Israelite left Egypt, God has been directing each steps for them. Repeatedly, we read Israelite complains every inconvenience encountered. And repeatedly, God provided comfort and fulfill their request. In chapter 17, we even read the God is fighting Amalek for Israelite. Of course, Israelite praised the Lord after each success and request being grant.
Despite God infinite grace, the messenger Moses has been stretch thin. Every single distribute is going through Moses. In chapter 18, we read Moses is consulting his father-in-law for advise. The scripture writer actually pave he way for ten commandments in chapter 20.
An classical dispute for our reconciliation sacrament is probably derived from this passage. After the ten commandments, God gave us rules to follow and the advocate is no longer needed. But in reality, although the communication channel is wise open between God to us, there is nothing wrong to have advocate despite God is for sure knowing our wishes.
It is interesting argument that can go either way. Let's pray to the Lord our God to give us wisdom in overcoming this obstacle. May God unite all Christians to we will follow thy will than our own steps.
in Christ,
Dan
Once again, we are continuing on Exodus this Friday.
After Israelite left Egypt, God has been directing each steps for them. Repeatedly, we read Israelite complains every inconvenience encountered. And repeatedly, God provided comfort and fulfill their request. In chapter 17, we even read the God is fighting Amalek for Israelite. Of course, Israelite praised the Lord after each success and request being grant.
Despite God infinite grace, the messenger Moses has been stretch thin. Every single distribute is going through Moses. In chapter 18, we read Moses is consulting his father-in-law for advise. The scripture writer actually pave he way for ten commandments in chapter 20.
An classical dispute for our reconciliation sacrament is probably derived from this passage. After the ten commandments, God gave us rules to follow and the advocate is no longer needed. But in reality, although the communication channel is wise open between God to us, there is nothing wrong to have advocate despite God is for sure knowing our wishes.
It is interesting argument that can go either way. Let's pray to the Lord our God to give us wisdom in overcoming this obstacle. May God unite all Christians to we will follow thy will than our own steps.
in Christ,
Dan
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Exodus 15 and on
Sisters and Brothers,
After the July 4th holiday, we are getting back to our regular Bible Study schedule and continue on Exodus chapter 15.
Chapter 15 appears to be the praising from Israelis after God has saved them multiple times. The poetic writing captures the facts of major activities.
The second part of chapter 15 comes back to the typical history/story telling style. Again, God uses his power to perform miracle by purifying water with wood. As we read on to chapter 16, more miracles were performed.
Through out the Exodus that describing Israelite journey to the promised land, countless miracles God had preformed to save his people. As we are journeying our life on earth, believe or not, God also uses his power to project us through out our journey. We may not see it as miracle, or even unnoticed, our savior is indeed at work.
Let's also praise to the Lord and thanks God for everything thy did.
in Christ,
Dan
After the July 4th holiday, we are getting back to our regular Bible Study schedule and continue on Exodus chapter 15.
Chapter 15 appears to be the praising from Israelis after God has saved them multiple times. The poetic writing captures the facts of major activities.
The second part of chapter 15 comes back to the typical history/story telling style. Again, God uses his power to perform miracle by purifying water with wood. As we read on to chapter 16, more miracles were performed.
Through out the Exodus that describing Israelite journey to the promised land, countless miracles God had preformed to save his people. As we are journeying our life on earth, believe or not, God also uses his power to project us through out our journey. We may not see it as miracle, or even unnoticed, our savior is indeed at work.
Let's also praise to the Lord and thanks God for everything thy did.
in Christ,
Dan
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