I am not a big fan of christmas carols, especially after singing them so much. But my friend Kevin found a great version of the 12 days of christmas on YoutTube. A reminder that even christmas carols can be redeemed.
Author: Norm
firstborn
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 11 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16). In biblical times, the firstborn son symbolized the father’s strength and authority [Deuteronomy 21:17], and was the one to carry on the father’s…
stubborn heart?
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them [Matthew 13:12]. If we take the words of Exodus 10 at face value, then we can…
celebrate christmas, follow Jesus!
the butterfly effect
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: For there will be greater anguish than at any time since the world began. And it will never be so great again. In fact, unless that time of calamity is shortened, not a single person will survive. But it will be shortened for the sake of God’s chosen ones. [Matthew 24:21-22] Livestock dying,…
choose your destiny
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. [John 20:30-31]. The king of Egypt…
refusing to believe
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But despite all the miraculous signs Jesus had done, most of the people still did not believe in him. This is exactly what Isaiah the prophet had predicted: ‘Lord, who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm?” [John 12:37-38] People do not see God because they do…
thinking about Jesus
As we remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus, its a good time to personally consider what it is that makes Jesus so special. A lot could be said in this regard, but I would like to hear from you. You are invited to share your own reflections on this question: What is it about…
I am glad – I AM
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: ‘Your father Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.’ The people said, ‘You aren’t even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham? Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I Am!’ [John 8:56-58] In Exodus 6:2-3, God…
why did you send me???
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved. [Matthew 10:22] Poor Moses, he spoke to Pharoah just as YHWH commanded, and things only got worse. From his own perspective, his mission failed, he was a failure. Maybe he assumed that…