Our reading challenge for the day is Exodus 22-26. I'll hit a few highlights. You make comments too and fill in the gaps. What strikes you as specially significant?
Exodus 22-24 - See how God continues to give commands for a just and gentle society, certainly very gentle in terms of the neighboring societies. Yet in a just society there are penalties. Notice that the greatest penalties are related to denying others of life or engaging in activities that pervert the image of God as revealed to the people. The ultimate cause of shame is denial of God's gracious revelation of his own person. As God's people receive the covenant of the law and affirm that they will keep it, sacrifices are made, consecrating the decision. As God has bound himself to his word to be the God of Israel, the people are binding themselves with their promise to obey their Lord.
Exodus 25-26 God gives a design for the tabernacle to serve as the center of the life of worship for Israel. Notice the precious materials to be used, which the people are commanded to supply gladly. Reflect on the use of costly furnishings in places of worship. What messages may they give to people who come to participate in worship? What message can be given by use of cost-cutting measures?
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