Since chapter 19 of Exodus, we have been witnessing the making of a covenant. Well, actually let me rephrase that. To put it in more exact Biblical language, we have been witnessing the CUTTING of a covenant. When we get to chapter 24, we will see the RATIFICATION of this covenant. “To ratify” means to […]

“When my angel goes ahead of you and brings you to the Emori, Hitti, P’rizi, Kena‘ani, Hivi and Y’vusi, I will make an end of them. You are not to worship their gods, serve them or follow their practices; rather, you are to demolish them completely and smash their standing-stones to pieces.“-Exodus 23:23-24 Concerning the possession […]

“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.  Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him.”–Exodus 23:20-21 The tone of chapter 23 changes from […]

“Do not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.” -Exodus 23:19 Today we’re going to take a look at Exodus 23:19, which is that singular verse behind why Jews do NOT mix dairy products and kosher meat while dining. Before getting into the thick of my discussion, a quick word of explanation to clear […]

“Three times a year, you are to observe a festival for me.” -Exodus 23:14 From verse 14 of Exodus chapter 23, the Lord begins to set up His religious calendar by outlining three specific festivals the Israelites are to observe. Out of the seven feasts the Lord will eventually establish, these three are unique because […]