Many Christians ignore Biblical commands that are not reasonable. Wives don’t submit to their husbands because they want equality. Divorcees re-marry because they don’t want to be alone. Women are offended by the suggestion they should go to church and…
Fear the God of the Bible
Many people refuse to believe we should be afraid of God. They believe a God who inspires fear is not a legitimate God. However, Exodus 28 lists some small sins where the punishment was death. Leviticus 10 tells us Nadab…
Take the Law of Christ Seriously
The conventional wisdom of 21st century Christianity is to emphasize God’s love and grace and downplay God’s judgment. Many people think religion is not supposed to condemn people. But religion does include judgment. We see this in Exodus 28. One…
Do Something That Marks You As A Christian
Humans naturally want to fit in and be like everyone else, but Christians must not do that. Exodus 28 illustrates the correct mentality. Aaron and his sons had garments that set them apart and identified them as priests. 2 Timothy…
There is Always Light in Our Dark World
It’s easy to become discouraged by all the darkness we see in our world. There are shootings, depression, lawlessness, and discord. Exodus 27 provides a picture of why we can always have hope. The priests maintained a perpetual lamp inside…
Grace Does Not Reduce God’s Majesty
Many Christians picture God as a lovable teddy bear and a heavenly Daddy who will let us snuggle in His lap. Revelation 4 gives us a glimpse of heaven that teaches us the exact opposite: God has a majestic presence…
Our Concept of Worship is Wrong
Many Christians think worship is an emotional experience. If they sit in church and connect emotionally with the music or the sermon, they think they have worshipped. If they are out in nature, reveling in the beauty of God’s creation,…
We Christians Must Be Better Examples of Holiness
If anyone steps back and looks at our society, they see many Christians don’t act much different than everyone else. Exodus 26 tells us about a Holy Place to keep the Ark of the Covenant. Holiness includes the concepts of…