John Bloom wrote an article relating Exodus 35 to previous chapters that I found helpful for our reading today:  Then in Exodus 35 God commands anyone “of a generous heart” (v. 5) to contribute to the needs of constructing all these things. And the people were so stirred that they had to be “restrained” from continuing … More “…when God calls us to do something, he provides all the necessary direction, ability, and resources to accomplish it.”

John Piper, in a sermon on Exodus 33 (in our reading plan today), “I Will Be Gracious to Whom I Will Be Gracious” Now the question rises why in 33:18 Moses prayed to see God’s glory? “I pray thee, show me thy glory.” I think the reason was this: Moses knew that his request for … More The deepest doctrines of God have to do with everyday life.

John Piper, in a sermon on Exodus 33, “I WIll Be Gracious to Whom I Will Be Gracious” Now the question rises why in 33:18 Moses prayed to see God’s glory? “I pray thee, show me thy glory.” I think the reason was this: Moses knew that his request for God’s presence with a stiff-necked … More The deepest doctrines of God have to do with everyday life.