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Exodus 24: Sealing the Covenant and Approaching God at Sinai
Exodus 24: 1-8 Sealing the Covenant Then he said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, and worship at a distance. 2 Moses alone shall come near … Continue reading
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Exodus 23: Justice, Celebration and Presence
Exodus 23:1-9 And Justice for All You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with the wicked to act as a malicious witness. 2 You shall not follow a majority in wrongdoing; when you bear witness … Continue reading
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Exodus 18: Jethro Models Faith, Worship and Leadership to Moses
Exodus 18:1-12 A Family Reunited Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for his people Israel, how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt. 2 After Moses had sent … Continue reading
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Exodus 13- Sacrifice, Liturgy and Journey to Form a Chosen People
Exodus 13:1-16: Setting Aside Firstborn and Time in Remembrance The LORD said to Moses: 2 Consecrate to me all the firstborn; whatever is the first to open the womb among the Israelites, of human beings and animals, is mine. 3 … Continue reading
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The Exceptional Child
Set apart and lifted up Placed upon a pedestal An example for the world to see Expected to excel in every endeavor The beloved one, the exceptional child Living out the dreams of so many others And weeping when no … Continue reading
