Old Testament – Page 67 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Light Shines in the Darkness (10:21-29)

There is a spiritual blindness that afflicts those who do not know God. Lord, help us to shine the light in this darkness.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: God Showing Off (10:1-20)

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/ By Randall Johnson

There are many whose appearance, good or bad, betray but a shallow root, whose outward show is due to reveal no solidarity. Not so God’s showiness.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Resistance Is Futile (9)

God’s plans and purposes involve every living being on earth and even the most powerful among us is not exempt from God’s will.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Protection from God’s Judgment (8:16-32)

When God brings judgment on our foes He knows how to protect us in the midst of that judgment.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Don’t Delay (8:1-15)

What are you putting off for a day? What “respite” are you getting that hardens your heart to dealing with the problems in your life?

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Insufficient Magic (7:14-25)

We need a Moses to show us how insignificant our magic is.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Listening for a Miracle (7:1-13)

In the course of our decision-making we may be called upon by God to trust Him for a miracle.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: The Pitfalls of Prejudice (6:14-30)

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/ By Randall Johnson

Bias against anyone is like telling God He made a mistake…it is stupid.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Dealing with Discouragement (6:1-13)

Even Moses has to be pushed by God to go back to Pharaoh with God’s message. He doesn’t really believe it either.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: The Benefits of Misery (5)

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/ By Randall Johnson

The process of realizing how miserable you are before you take positive action and institute radical change works in every aspect of our lives.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Pushing God to the Limits (4:18-31)

We must not presume that if we choose to disobey God He will simply put us on the shelf,

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: What Really Makes God Mad (4:10-17)

God is not passive toward our disobedience and our wounded self-image is not an excuse for disobeying.

Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Entrusting to God What We Hold Most Valuable (2:1-10)

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/ By Randall Johnson
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Can you imagine a mother’s anguish at knowing that her son will be discovered soon and she will be forced to kill him? Every child is valuable and good.

Lessons From the Old Testament: Arts and Technology

Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah. Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father

Lessons From the Old Testament: God’s Concern For Justice

Amos For three sins of Israel, even for four, I will not relent. They sell the innocent for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals. They trample on the heads of the poor as on the dust of the

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