Old Testament Law
The posts listed here are studies in the Old Testament Law books, Genesis through Deuteronomy. It is a growing collection that expands each time I read through the Old Testament.
- Genesis - Posts from the book of Genesis
- In the Beginning, God – Genesis 1:1 - August 5, 2020 - In the beginning, God. Before anything else existed, there was God. He is before all things, creator and upholder of all things.
- Calling On the Name of the Lord – Genesis 13:4 - February 7, 2022 - To call on the name of the Lord is, at least in part, to declare your allegiance and commitment to him. It is to be…
- Abram Believed the Lord – Genesis 15:6 - April 21, 2018 - Abraham had every reason in the world to doubt what God had promised him. But he believed, and God counted that belief as righteousness.
- The Sacrifice of Isaac – Genesis 22:9-12 - March 14, 2022 - God called on Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, the one he treasured most. And Abraham did. Am I willing to sacrifice what is most valuable to…
- The Danger In Running Ahead of God – Genesis 27:5-10 - January 13, 2021 - God calls us to follow and to serve him. But often we find ourselves running ahead of God rather than following. And that is never…
- Blessed Because of Joseph – Genesis 39:5 - December 18, 2019 - Does God bless your faithfulness? I believe he does. And the story of Joseph indicates that others will also be blessed because of our faithfulness.
- Living a Life of Integrity Before God – Genesis 39:9 - June 10, 2020 - As believers in the Lord Jesus, we are called to live a life of integrity. Joseph sets a wonderful example of integrity for us to…
- God Works Even Through Our Suffering – Genesis 45:7 - May 1, 2022 - Suffering is not pleasant. But the story of Joseph demonstrates that God can work, even through our suffering, to accomplish his purpose,
- Jacob and Leah: A Happy Ending – Genesis 49:31 - February 5, 2020 - The life marriage of Jacob and Leah is not likely one that you would see as being happy. Yet in the end, faithful Leah has…
- Why Do Good People Suffer? – Genesis 50:19-20 - January 27, 2021 - Why do good people suffer? This is a question that many ask. And this response from Joseph to his brothers provides one possible answer.
- Exodus - Studies from the book of Exodus
- Standing on Holy Ground – Exodus 3:5 - May 26, 2021 - What do you do when you come into God's presence? God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.
- I Will Be With You – Exodus 3:12 - February 13, 2019 - How often do we feel inadequate for the task God has given us? But, as God told Moses "I will be with you", so he…
- I Am Slow of Speech and Tongue – Exodus 4:10 - January 29, 2020 - I can identify with Moses' excuse that he was slow of speech. But God's response to him, and to me, is that he made me…
- Tradition As a Useful Teaching Tool – Exodus 13:14 - January 22, 2020 - Tradition can be a useful teaching tool. Know the origin and significance of your traditions. And use that to teach your children about their history.
- Lend a Helping Hand to an Enemy – Exodus 23:4-5 - February 3, 2021 - Our natural reaction is often to turn away from helping an enemy. But this passage instructs us to lend a helping hand to them.
- The Lord Relented – A Lesson in Prayer – Exodus 32:14 - February 27, 2018 - How effective is prayer? Does it make a difference? God's plan from eternity past took into account our prayer, so yes, it makes a difference
- The Distinguishing Mark of God’s People – Exodus 33:16 - April 17, 2019 - It is God's presence within me, the Holy Spirit, that is a distinguishing mark of God's people, showing that I am a part of God's…
- Bezalel: Gifted by God – Exodus 35:30-33 - February 12, 2020 - Every believer has been gifted by God. Sometimes those gifts seem more spiritual in nature. But they might also be physical. Use them all in…
- Leviticus - Studies and devotionals from the book of Leviticus
- Because I Am the Lord Your God! – Leviticus 19:3 - June 12, 2019 - Why should be obey God? Out of fear of punishment? In hope of reward? Or out of obedience? God says "I am the Lord your…
- Numbers - Studies and devotionals from the book of Numbers
- The Earth Swallowed Them Up – Numbers 16:28-33 - August 7, 2019 - How do you deal with leadership problems within the church. God showed one method when the ground opened up and swallowed up the problem.
- Out of the Mouth of a Talking Donkey – Numbers 22:28 - September 18, 2019 - Does God need to use the mouth of a talking donkey to get your attention? Or are you willing to listen to what he says…
- Deuteronomy - Studies and devotionals from the book of Deuteronomy
- Delight in the Word of God – Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - September 11, 2019 - Like the Israelites were encouraged to do in the Shema, delight yourself in the word of God. Make it a integral part of your daily…
- For Your Own Good – Deuteronomy 10:12-13 - November 6, 2019 - Why should I walk with God and live in obedience to him? It is for your own good. He knows what is best for us.…
