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Exodus 22 - Judicial Law

What is God's purpose behind the laws of the old testament? Take a look at immigration, justice and more and just how deep God's love is in Today's Encouraging Word!

This chapter deals primarily with “judicial law” for the nation of Israel and once again we can see some foundations from which our current judicial laws are derived.

We see in this chapter the principle of “restoration” and what it means; not just replacement but multiplication.  When a thief is discovered whatever was stolen must be repaid 4 or 5 fold, that’s multiplication, the minimum was…

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Exodus 22 - Judicial Law

The Old Testament has a justice system based on "multiplication" and "best". In addition, Chapter 22 deals with immigration, a very hot topic. What does scripture say about immigration? Take a look at Today's Encouraging Word.

This chapter deals primarily with “judicial law” for the nation of Israel and once again we can see some foundations from which our current judicial laws are derived.

We see in this chapter the principle of “restoration” and what it means; not just replacement but multiplication. When a thief is discovered whatever was stolen must be repaid 4 or 5 fold, that’s multiplication, the minimum was…

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Community Law - Exodus 21

In Today's Encouraging Word, Pastor Gary Hines shares insight into God's design and purpose for community living.

This chapter commences the giving of the Law, speaking guidelines into the life of community of the people of God.  Many of our current civil and criminal laws have their basis in the Law given to Moses.

It’s interesting that the very first law presented deals with slavery.  Could it be that this is addressed first, as Israel had been enslaved by Egypt so many years?  A second interesting…

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The Law - Exodus 20

In Today's Encouraging Word, Pastor Gary Hines shares with us the loving intent of the ten commandments and how we can apply them to bless our life and honor Christ today.

We read the account of sharing the Decalogue or Ten Commandments given to Moses to the people.  The first four deal with our relationship to the Lord or vertical relationship and the next six deals with our relationship to others or our horizontal relationships.

#1.  No other gods.  This is the basis of our theology and faith.  No other gods were to even be positioned equal with Him, He is and…

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Clean and Committed - Exodus 19

Through faith in Christ, we can see His preparation, purification and consecration for our lives. In Today's Encouraging Word, Pastor Gary Hines shares insight of how God worked in times past, how He still does today and asks the tough question, "Are you clean and committed to the Lord?"

Three months after their deliverance from Egypt, Moses meets with the Lord and is given an assignment to speak to Israel that He had worked the deliverance and had nurtured them to Himself as an eagle does with the young eaglets.  God declares His desire for Israel to be His “special treasure” and a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation”.

The condition for that to be realized/fulfilled, “obey My…

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My Top 4 Attitudes

What attitudes rule your life? Pastor Larry Stockstill give amazing insight on how these 4 simple attitudes can change you and your life.

I remember being over the Indian Ocean in a small plane with one of our missionaries.  The pilot asked me, “Would you like to fly?  All you have to do is keep the attitude meter above the horizon line on the gauge.”  The moment my hands touched the wheel, the engine DIED!  It turned out to be a minor fuel oversight, but I did repent of every sin I have ever committed in those few seconds.

I…

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It Takes a Team - Exodus 18

The fruit of teamwork is immeasurable. However, in order for teamwork to happen people need to submit to one another and build on common foundation in Christ. Check out Today's Encouraging Word by Pastor Gary Hines on the fruit of teamwork in faith!

In reading this chapter it is clear, on the basis of internal content that it is not written in the chronology presented in this Book of Exodus.  We see that the tabernacle was already erected and law had been given; which didn’t occur until the second year of the wilderness journey.  Keep that in mind as you read this.  There are a number of strategic points to be gleaned in this chapter that…

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Seminary can teach students important theological foundations critical for ministry. However, there are some things only the Holy Spirit can teach. Great leadership article by Pastor Joe McKeever. A pastor friend wrote a book by the title “What They Never Taught Me in Seminary.”  I even drew the cover and inside cartoons for him, which suggests he didn’t learn as much about discernment in school as he might have.

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Intercession - A First Response to Challenges - Exodus 17

Intercession – A First Response to Challenges – Exodus 17

Why didn’t people go to the Lord rather than getting angry at Moses for the need of water?  Rephidim was to be a place of “refreshing”, a place where a test took place (Massah) and became a place of quarrelling (Meribah) and tempting the Lord.  Refreshing can come in seasons of testing, provided we don’t rail against the Lord or those placed in our lives by His hand to stand with and before us. …

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Motivation and Enthusiasm “Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” ~James Dean What motivates you each day?

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Ashes, Lent, Fasting and Other Words We Don’t Use Anymore I HATE religion for religion sake, yet I struggle with it at the same time. It is absolutely ludicrous to think that performing random, weird acts somehow pacifies God and puts us in good standing with Him.

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Heavenly Bread – Exodus 16 Israel's second month of liberty didn't begin on a very positive note, as they began to complain about their diet.

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Allowing God to Provide for Your Life - Genesis 22:14

God wants you to experience the fullness of His love and that includes the fullness of His provision. However, we often do things to hinder God's provision and blessing. Are you hampering blessings from heaven? Click to read an encouraging message on God's provision for your life.

So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.” (Genesis 22:14 ESV)

If you have ever experienced large doses of stress, or even an anxiety attack, you quickly realize trying to provide all you need for your life, including spiritual, physical, financial, and emotional needs, is impossible. The world,…

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Sometimes life can be more than difficult presenting problems, difficulty, and hurt. This morning be encouraged to not just cope and deal with life but to master it! For today's devotional, please click here. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37 ESV)

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it's easy to think that the wicked are winning, they are not. Remember God honors the faithful, stay the course! Click here for today's devotional. As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

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Francis Chan offers a strong message to the students at Liberty University on suffering for Christ. If you are suffering for Christ, Chan's message may bring you encouragement. Francis Chan offers a message to the students at Liberty on not just serving God but embracing suffering too.

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Why do we need a mediator? Why are good deeds aren't are insufficient before God. Click here to read today's devotional. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.