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Hi there!
My name is Chik and I'm from Singapore.
I enjoy reading because I can learn much about people, culture and new ideas through books.
One of my favourite books is the Bible. I read it because it renews my mind, builds me up and transforms my life.
I read the Bible daily, a chapter a day and summarise the main thoughts. I'll post these daily summaries.
I hope these Bible summaries and stories will inspire or uplift you in some way!
Exodus 34 God Renewed His Covenant with Moses
God told Moses to chisel out two tablets of stone like the first ones so that God could write on them the same words that were on the tablets Moses smashed. God promised that He would lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. He would forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin but would not excuse the guilty. God would performed miracles that they had never seen before, He would go ahead of them and drive out the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
God warned them to be very careful never to make a treaty with the people who lived in the land where they were going. If they do, they would follow their evil ways and be trapped. Instead, they must break down their pagan altars.
God also gave instructions on celebration of some festivals, sacrificial offerings to God, the Sabbath rest.
Moses was with God in the mountain forty days and when he came down from the mountain holding the tablets, his face glowed from the glory of God. However, he did not know it was glowing. Because of this, the Israelites feared getting close to Moses.
Exodus 33
God was frustrated with the Israelites for being rebellious and stubborn. God told Moses to continue leading the people, He said He would not go with them because He might destroy them if He went with them.
Moses took the Tent of Meeting and set it up some distance from the camp. Everyone who wanted to make a request of the LORD would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp. Whenever Moses went out to the Tent of Meeting, they would all watch Moses until he disappeared iinside. Inside the Tent of Meeting, the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.
The Lord reassured Moses that He would be with him after all and He would forgive the Israelites of their stubbornness.
Moses asked God to show him His glory, but the Lord told him that He could not reveal Himself in His glory because it would destroy Moses to see it. But He did promise Moses that if he went to a cleft in a certain rock, He would be able to show Himself from behind. However, God said, no living man could see God’s face and still live.
Exodus 32 The Golden Calf
The Israelites were impatient with Moses being up on the mountain, they wondered what had happened to him. So they asked Aaron to make them some gods to lead them.
Aaron told the people to give him their gold earings, he melted it down, and molded it into the shape of a calf. The people worshipped the calf, sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings. After this, they celebrated with feasting and drinking, and they indulged in pagan revelry.
On the mountain, God told Moses what was happening to the people. He was filled with anger and wanted to destroy the people for their rebellion. But He would make Moses, into a great nation. Moses pleaded with God not to destroy His people so God changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had threatened to bring on his people.
Moses turned and went down the mountain. He held in his hands the two stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant. They were inscribed on both sides, front and back. These tablets were God's work; the words on them were written by God himself. He burned with anger when he saw the calf and the dancing. took the calf they had made and burned it. Then he ground it into powder, threw it into the water, and forced the people to drink it.
Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and called those who had been loyal and obeyed God. The Levites detached from the rest of the group and they were told to kill those who were against the Lord.
Exodus 31 God’s Chosen Craftsmen for the Tabernacle
God chose two men, Bezalel and Oholiab to be the primary builders for major projects regarding the Tabernacle. God filled them with the Spirit of God, giving them great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.
These men were to make the Tabernacle; the Ark of the Covenant; the Ark's cover--the place of atonement; all the furnishings of the Tabernacle; the table and its utensils; the pure gold lampstand with all its accessories; the incense altar; the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils; the washbasin with its stand; the beautifully stitched garments--the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests; the anointing oil; the fragrant incense for the Holy Place.
God also commanded Moses to tell the Israelites to be careful to keep the Sabbath day, for the Sabbath was a sign of the covenant between God and the people from generation to generation. It was given so they may know that He was the LORD, who made them holy. They must keep the Sabbath day, for it wasa holy day for them.
Exodus 30 God’s Instructions for the Incense Altar and Ingredients for Making the Anointing Oil and Incense
God instructed Moses to build an altar for burning incense from acadia wood. The incense altar was to be placed just outside the inner curtain that shields the Ark of the Covenant. Every morning and evening, Aaron was to burn incense in God’s presence.
God took count of how many children of Israel there were over the age of 20. This number came with a small tax or ransom for their lives. This ransom paid to the Lord ensured that one would not be stricken with a deadly plague. This registration also came with the benefits of access to the Tabernacle. To be fair, only a half shekel was to be given by each person of Israel, regardless of how rich or poor they were. This sacrifice to the Lord was to make penance for their lives.
God also gave Moses the herbs recipe for making the anointing oil and the holy incense. The Israelites were warned not to make this for personal use and these are only for God alone.
Exodus 29 Laws on Consecration of Priests
The chapter describes the consecration of the priests, which included Aaron and his sons and detailed instructions on how they were to make sacrifices before God.
Before entering the temple, the priests were to be washed with water, anointed with oil and clothed in priestly garments. They were instructed to take three types of unleavened bread, two rams, and a bull. All of the animals were to be without defect since they were going to be an offering for the Lord.
God instructed the priests to take the bull first because it was to be used as a sin offering. They slaughtered the bull in the LORD's presence at the entrance of the Tabernacle.
Next, they were to take one of the rams. After Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the ram’s head, it would be sacrificed. They slaughtered r the ram, and splatter its blood against all sides of the altar. This first ram had to be burnt on altar. This burnt offering made an aroma that pleased the Lord.
The last animal, which was also a ram, was the ordination ram. They were to wave the loaf of bread, which was known as a wave offering. After this, they would eat parts of the ordination ram along with the bread. Any pieces that were left over would be burnt. No one else could eat from this ram because it was sacred.
They were also to present a sin offering for seven days on the altar. Once the seven days were done, the altar would then be a very holy place.
They were also instructed to offer two one-year-old lambs as a sacrifice each day of the year – one in the morning and one at night. Aaron was instructed to make these offerings, followed by his sons, and then the generations that were to come.
Exodus 28 The Aaronite Priest Code
God instructed Moses to set apart his brother, Aaron, and his sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar so they might minister to God and be His priests. They were to be adorned with sacred garments when they serve God as priests.
God also instructed Moses to take two onyx stones, and engraved on them the names of the tribes of Israel. The two stones were to be fastened on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod as a reminder that Aaron represented the people of Israel and as a constant reminder whenever he was before the LORD.
Next, a chestpiece was to be made and to be worn for seeking a decision from God.
God told Aaron and his sons to wear all of their holy attire whenever they went into the Tent of Meeting or to the altar. This attire was to be worn while doing holy work and it was supposed to keep them from death by sin. God gave the order and He expected it to be passed on for generations.
Exodus 27 God’s Instructions for the Altar, Courtyard and Oil for the Lampstand
Chapter 27 focuses on the detailed instructions He gave for the altar of burnt offerings, the courtyard, and oil for the lampstand.
The altar was to be made from acacia wood. It was to have four horns on each of the four corners. The altar was to be covered in bronze so that the horns and the altars were seen as one piece. All the utensils which were to sit upon the altar were to be made of bronze, too.
The Tabernacle was to have a courtyard that had a south side that measured 100 cubits long. The curtains for the courtyard were to be fashioned from only finely twisted linens that were blue, purple, or red. It should have 20 posts made of bronze bases and silver hooks. The north side was to be as long as the south side, also with 20 posts made of the same material. These were to be made by a highly-skilled craftsman. God wanted all the articles within the courtyard, regardless of their function, to be made of bronze.
The Lord told Moses to command the Israelites to bring oil made from pressed olives. This was to be used for the lamps so that the light would burn from daytime until nighttime. Aaron and his sons were told that they were supposed to keep the lamps burning throughout the night. God instructed the Israelites to obey this command forever.
Exodus 26 Details for the Tabernacle’s Curtains and Frames
Model of the Tabernacle
The chapter contains details for constructing the tabernacle’s curtains and frames.
The 10 curtains of the tabernacle were to be made only of fine linen. These were to be decorated with blue, purple, and scarlet thread and with skillfully embroidered cherubim. Fifty clasps made of gold were to be used to fasten the curtains so that they are made into one unit.
11 curtains for the cover of the Tabernacle were to be made of goat hair and they were all to be the same size. The covering of the tent was to be made from fine and durable leather. This was to be dyed red and made strong enough to protect the Tabernacle from different weather conditions.
The framework of the Tabernacle was to be of acacia wood. And they were to be placed on each side of the Tabernacle. Then crossbars of acacia wood would be used to link the frames. The last part of Exodus Chapter 26 talks about the design of the curtains which separate the holy place from the most holy place. A highly-skilled embroiderer was to stitch cherubim on the curtains. The atonement cover for the Ark of the Covenant was to be placed in the most holy place that was set out by God.
Exodus 25 Building the Tabernacle
God told Moses to tell the Israelites to bring Him their sacred offerings. God gave them a list of acceptable offerings.
God then instructed Moses to build Him a Tabernacle which would include the ark, the table, and the lampstand and its furnishings according to the pattern and dimensions God gave to Moses.
The ark was to be made of acacia wood. Moses was to put the tablets which contained the commandments inside the ark. The ark had very specific measurements. God also instructed Moses to make an atonement cover that was made of pure gold. This would have cherubim with their wings spread wide over the Ark of the Covenant. God then told Moses that He would meet with him so that He could pass on the tablets that held the commandments for the people of Israel.
The table for the sanctuary was also to be made out of acacia wood. God explained the specific plans for this table. The pitchers, plates, and bowls for offerings that were set on this table were to be made from pure gold. He also instructed Moses to keep the special bread on this table at all times.
Moses was also to make a lampstand fashioned from pure gold. This would have a base that was hammered by hand. The stand would have seven lamps on it. The trays as well as the wick trimmers were also supposed to be made of pure gold. God told Moses that he was to make everything according to the plan that the Lord had laid out.
Exodus 24 God’s Covenant with His People
God told Moses to bring Aaron and 70 other leaders of the people up to the mountain. Then Moses went down to the people and repeated all the instructions God had given him. All the people answered they would obey everything God had commanded.
Moses then built an altar at the foot of the mountain to present burnt offerings and peace offerings to God. Moses took the blood and splattered it over the people, declaring this blood confirmed the covenant God had made with the people.
Then Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and the seventy elders of Israel climbed up the mountain and they saw God there. God instructed only Moses to go up the mountain and leave the rest behind. Moses left the elders and told them Aaron and Hur would help them if anyone had a dispute while he was gone. Then Moses disappeared into the cloud as he climbed higher up the mountain. He remained on the mountain forty days and forty nights.
Exodus 23 Laws of Justice, Mercy, the Festivals and Assurance of God’s Deliverance
The chapter is a continuation of the laws given by God to the Israelites. There are laws of justice and mercy, Sabbath laws, and the three annual festivals. Finally God assured them that He would send an angel to prepare the way for them to the Promised Land.
Do not pass along false rumors. Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. Do not deny justice to the poor and never charge anyone falsely with evil. Take no bribes, for a bribe makes one see somethings unclearly. Do not oppress foreigners, the Israelites were once foreigners in the land of Egypt.
The Israelites were told to work on their crops for six years and on the seventh year, they were to let the harvest lie so that the poor could benefit from it. The people of the house were instructed to work for six days each week, but they were to rest on the Sabbath day. This was also so that the slaves in the house could get some rest. The people of Israel were again told not to invoke the name of any other god.
God told the people that they were to celebrate three festivals each year dedicated to Him. During these times, all men were to come before God with their offerings.
God then said that He would send down an angel among them to guide them to the place that He had prepared for them. God would destroy their enemies completely. God would drive out their enemies a little at a time until their population had increased enough to take possession of the land. They were to make no treaties with them or their gods otherwise they would be caught in the trap of idolatry. The Israelites must only serve the Lord God.
Exodus 22 More Laws on Property and Restitution
Chapter 22 talks about laws of property and restitution that God created for Israel. There are also laws in this chapter dealing with those who practiced sorcery and sacrificing children.
God said that any person who violated the eighth commandment by stealing would be punished accordingly. If the guilty party is killed while in the act of the crime, so be it. If the thief was unable to provide proper compensation for the animals he stole, he had to work off the offense as a slave.
There were laws for infidelity, sorcery, betrayal and child sacrifice. Any man found guilty of seducing a virgin who was not engaged to be married would have to pay the father of said woman and take her as his bride. If the virgin was scheduled to be wed, the punishment for being with her was death. Anyone who practiced sorcery would also be executed. Betraying an orphan or widow was also strictly prohibited. God also addressed restrictions concerning loaning money to others and charging interest on the loan.
Exodus 21 Laws for the Israelites
Chapter 21 is about laws regarding servants, personal injury, and property. This chapter commences the discussion of the laws given to the Israelites.
Anyone who took in a servant should have him for six years. On the seventh year, the servant was to go free without any debt. If the servant had a wife or children with him, they should all go free. However, if the master designates a wife for the servant and she bares children, the children along with the woman were still considered the property of the master. The principle is to treat servants humanely.
Next were laws on personal injury. Those who plotted murder were to be put to death. However, if the death was done by accident, the accused would not be put to death, but would be exiled instead.
Then there were laws on personal property. The rule was, everyone should care for their personal property so nobody gets harmed. If anyone uncovered a pit and failed to cover it back up again, they would be held responsible for all the injuries that were caused if anyone fell into it.
Exodus 20 The Ten Commandments
“Moses with the Tablets of Law” a lithograph by Marc Chagall, 1956.
God gave Moses the 10 Commandments. The first commandment was there be no other God except the Lord himself who had delivered the Israelites from the slavery in Egypt. They shall not make any images of Him from any material. Then God commanded them not to use His name improperly. God also told the Israelites to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. He explained that He made the land, the seas, and everything on earth in six days. On the seventh, he rested. He wanted His people to honor the Sabbath day similarly and refrain from working on this day.
The rest of the commands were for people to honor their father and mother. They were not to murder, commit adultery, bare false witness, steal or covet.
When the people heard the thunder and the loud blast of the ram's horn, and when they saw the flashes of lightning and the smoke billowing from the mountain, they stood at a distance, trembling with fear. They requested Moses not to let God speak directly to them for they might die. Moses told them that God had came in this way to test them, and so that their fear of him would keep them from sinning! God told Moses to remind them not make any idols of silver or gold to rival Him.
Finally, God asked Moses to build an altar made of earth, and offer your sacrifices to Him--their burnt offerings and peace offerings, sheep and goats, and cattle.
Exodus 19 God Called Moses to meet at Mt Sinai
The mountain traditionally assumed to be Mount Sinai, known locally as Jebel Musa.
Two months after the Israelites left Egypt, they arrived at the dessert of Sinai and they set up camp in front of Mt Sinai. God called Moses and asked him to let the Israelites know how God had carried them on eagles’ wings out of Egypt and they must obey God and keep His covenant. So Moses told the people and all the people responded together, that they would do everything the LORD had commanded.
Then God told Moses to consecrate and prepare the people for His arrival. He would come down on Mount Sinai as all the people watched. Moses was to mark off a boundary all around the mountain and warned the people not go up on the mountain or even touch its boundaries or they would be put to death.
On the morning of the third day, Moses led them out from the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. God came down on the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain and asked him to bring Aaron along.