WOW, where to begin. Exodus 12 has so much in it, I am unsure how to put any words to it. The Israelites are given some tremendous instructions in this chapter. The Lord gives Moses and Aaron a list of what is to be done for the passover. The passover is a period of time that they are to celebrate and follow specific commands so that the firstborn in their household shall be overlooked by the Lords hand. We then read that the pharaoh finally breaks down and lets the Israelites go. As the Israelites go they basically plunder the Egyptians as the Egyptians give them gold and silver from their houses so that they will leave.
Chapter 13 is a rather short chapter. Moses gives the Israelites some instructions about the consecration of the firstborn. We also learn that the Lord did not send them through to the promise land by the easiest route. He guides them by day with a giant pillar of dust, my mind pictures this giant tornado that does no damage. At night they are guided by a pillar of fire. We also see the oath to Joseph being held. They take with them Joseph's bones so that he can be buried with his people.
Matthew 26 begins showing us the plot to kill Jesus. Jesus and the disciples are in Bethany preparing to celebrate the passover. A woman with a very expensive jar of perfume comes and anoints Jesus. The disciples are thrown off by this and begin to give this lady some grief. Jesus rebukes them for what they are doing and uses this chance to teach them a few more things. We then learn about Judas agreeing to betray Jesus and he does this for thirty pieces of silver. Jesus knows that a certain disciple is going to betray him and tells his disciples this during what we know as the Lord's supper. Jesus tells them about his broken body and spilled blood which we refer to as communion. We then end our reading by learning that Peter is going to deny Jesus three times before the night is over. Peter tries to defend himself by saying "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." (Matt. 26:35).
Tomorrow's reading is:
Exodus 14, 15 and Matthew 26:36 - 75
12. I agree with you. The detail of the instructions is incredible. To get that direction specifically to 600,000 people during that time would be quite an undertaking. I thought the part where the Hebrews plunder the Egyptians was interesting. It's clear that at this point the Egyptians will do whatever it takes to get them to leave so they won't be punished by God anymore.
ReplyDelete13. In my mind I see the first part of this chapter as Moses victory speech. Like coach that just won the big game. The description of their exodus is fun to picture. People guided by these strange pillars day and night... I'm going to have to research unleavened bread, I don't really get why it's so important, but it must be because God mentions it over and over.
26. Such a feeling of dread while I'm reading this chapter. It's like watching a car wreck in slow motion. You know it's coming, you know it must happen, you are powerless to stop it and unable to look away. Judas seems to have sold Jesus out for so little. He has seen the amazing power of God, it seems so short sighted not to realize what he will end up paying for 30 pieces of silver.