You remember the story of the Exodus, right? Pharaoh enslaves and abuses God’s people in Egypt. They cry out for God to set them free. God sends the deliverer Moses and a bunch of terrible plagues to break them out of slavery. They leave Egypt in the middle of the… Read More
For 430 years the descendants of Abraham were enslaved in Egypt. Their sons were killed, their backs whipped, their ankles shackled, and their prayers unanswered. But then God sent Moses to deliver them from Pharoah and, well, you know the story: the plagues, the blood applied on the door frames,… Read More
Exodus 12:7- 13 Then they are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the lambs. 8 That same night they are to eat the meat roasted over the fire, along with bitter herbs, and bread made without yeast. 9 Do not eat… Read More
If you’re just tuning in, Elijah is a seminarian (and blogger) at Fuller who’s asked me (for an assignment of his) what biblical foundation I have for my understanding of “mission.” So far my answer’s covered love, Eden, flood and fame, and Abraham. Now, summaries of books Exodus through Ruth. I’m… Read More
It feels like a commandment, a hassle, a major interruption. God must have forgotten: I’m important. There’s a lot of stuff I need to get done, stuff only I can do well. I’ve got bills to pay, a wife to impress, a boss to wow, meals to prepare, floors to… Read More
You’re breaking a law right now and you don’t even know it. The Old Testament is full of regulations we don’t adhere to anymore. For instance… According to the Old Testament you can’t wear clothes made of mixed fibers: no cotton and wool blends. I’m not supposed to shave. And… Read More
Shaun Groves