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…
God Deserves Hard Work
In our culture we are willing to work hard at our jobs, sports, and hobbies, but we are not very willing to work at studying the Bible and serving Jesus. In Exodus 26 we learn the Israelites put forth a…
God Deserves Better Music
One of the big negatives of contemporary Christian music is the low quality. The lyrics are bad and unbiblical. The melodies, harmonies, and rhythms are very basic. And the singers have poor tonal quality and diction. In Exodus 25 we…
Cheap Church Buildings Reflect Cheap Theology
In our society there is a tendency to frown upon expensive church buildings. The rationale is there are better ways to use that money, like missions or helping the poor. In Exodus 25 we learn the Israelites built the tabernacle…
God Does Not Give Instant Gratification
We have been conditioned to expect instant gratification. Microwaves train us to expect food and drink on demand; the internet trains us to expect information and services on demand; and Amazon trains us to expect consumer products on demand. In…