Taking a Census
To take a census is to count the people. Moses, king David, and king Jehoash all took censuses, with greatly varying results.
You cannot see my Face, for no one can see Me and live
Jacob saw the LORD God face-to-face. But after that, nobody was permitted to see the face of God. Not even Moses. No one was permitted to see him and live.
I will send my terror before you
As God’s people traveled to new regions, the LORD God kept them safe by sending an angel. It caused the local inhabitants to be afraid of the Hebrews.
I bore you on Eagles’ Wings
Like an eagle that soars high above the vultures and crows that try to annoy it, the LORD God will lift us high above our enemies. Don’t lose hope!
The LORD is a man of war
This anthropomorphic expression speaks of the LORD God being all about war. However, the Lord Jesus will be called the Prince of Peace.
I Am Who I Am
When Moses asked for the name of the LORD God, he was told: “I AM WHO I AM.” What does this mysterious phrase mean?
The Vapor Canopy theory
After the Flood, Noah drank the wine and got drunk. This is the first instance of drunkenness in the Bible. It can be understood by the Vapor Canopy theory.
The Groaning Ministry of the Holy Spirit
God the Holy Spirit has a very unique ministry to us. It is to pray for us by groaning to God the Father.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Have you ever felt forsaken by God? If so, you are not alone. On the cross, the Lord Jesus himself felt forsaken by God the Father.
Neither do I condemn you
Today’s Christian leaders could learn from the Lord Jesus. Unlike them, Jesus did not condemn sinners.