TODAY’S DAILY READING: Exodus 31-32 & Mark 13
Old Testament: Exodus 31- Fill Me Up
Exodus 31:3
“And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,”
When the time came to make the articles for the Tabernacle, God selected two men, and filled them with the Spirit of God. Under their leadership, this vast and elaborate project was completed. Normally, we associate the need for the Holy Spirit with intrinsically spiritual tasks, like leading worship, teaching the Bible, or witnessing to the lost. However… Read More
Exodus 32- Past Due
Exodus 32:3
“So all the people broke off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them to Aaron.”
More than a month before this event, Moses had ascended Mount Sinai, disappearing into the thick smoke. As the weeks passed, the people began to believe Moses must have died. In their fear and confusion, they approached Aaron, seeking spiritual counsel. They realized they needed… Read More
New Testament: Mark 13- You Snooze You Lose
Mark 13:2
“Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”
The stones that formed the Temple were massive. Their sheer size represented permanence. For the disciples, it would be difficult to imagine them ever being destroyed. When Jesus declared that a time was coming when the Temple would be leveled, the minds of … Read More
Jim Gallagher 