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Day 46 (Feb. 15): Offerings for the Tabernacle dedication
Good morning! Thank you for checking out BibleBum.com, where we are reading the Bible in one year, chronologically. This blog is unique in that at the end of each reading there are questions from the reading answered by a seminary graduate who has studied cultural history. The information helps readers grasp confusing parts, find deeper…
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Day 45 (Feb. 14): The Tabernacle is completed, the Lord’s glory fills the Tabernacle, the Fiery Cloud
Welcome to BibleBum where we are exploring the entire Bible in one year to better learn how to follow God’s instructions and discover the purpose for our lives. The BibleBum blog uses The One Year Chronological Bible, the New Living Translation version. At the end of each day’s reading, Rob, a cultural history aficionado and…
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Day 44 (Feb. 13): Israelites get to work building the Ark, a table, lampstand, incense altar, altar of burnt offerings, wash basin, courtyard, and making the priests attire
Welcome to BibleBum where we are exploring the entire Bible in one year to better learn how to follow God’s instructions and discover the purpose for our lives. The BibleBum blog uses The One Year Chronological Bible, the New Living Translation version. At the end of each day’s reading, Rob, a cultural history aficionado and…
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Day 43 (Feb. 12): The willing give offerings for Tabernacle construction, God gives skills to some to guide the construction
Welcome to BibleBum where we are exploring the entire Bible in one year to better learn how to follow God’s instructions and discover the purpose for our lives. The BibleBum blog uses The One Year Chronological Bible, the New Living Translation version. At the end of each day’s reading, Rob, a cultural history aficionado and…
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Day 42 (Feb. 11): The Golden Calf, Moses pleas for Israel, Lord’s glory shines on Moses, Covenantx2
Exodus 32-34 Questions & Observations Q. (Exodus 32:1): The Israelites seem to be so impatient. But, 40 days does seem like an eternity. I guess with that many people, the unrest would spread rampantly. But, I am surprised that Aaron caved so quickly. A. Yea, this isn’t Aaron’s best moment. He caves to the pressure…
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Day 41 (Feb. 10): Dedication of Priests, Ransom to Lord, Wash before entering Tabernacle, consecrate place of God, consecrate Aaron and priests, incense recipe, God appoints craftsmen, Sabbath instructions
Exodus 29-31 7Questions & Observations Rob, a cultural history aficionado and seminary graduate, answers questions from Leigh An, the blogger host, about the daily reading. Read on, some answers may surprise you. Most of all, they can help you understand the Bible, which helps us lead a life that fulfills God and us. Let…
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Day 40 (Feb. 9): Tabernacle offerings, blueprints for Ark of the Covenant, table, lampstand, Tabernacle, altar, courtyard, light, priests’ apparel
Exodus 25-28 Questions & Observations Q. (Exodus 25:1-40): Do we learn anything from God’s instructions on how to construct the Ark? Is it just that God knows what he wants to be comfortable? Any significance to the cherubim? Also, I notice that 27 inches is repeated many times. A. God is asking His people to…
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Day 39 (Feb. 8): More laws, annual festivals, God promises to be with Israelites, Israel accepts Covenant
Exodus 22:16-24:18 Questions & Observations Q. (Exodus 22:16): There are obviously more laws here than the 10 Commandments. Do these other laws have an official name? Do you know how many there are total? My husband knew once, but has forgotten. A. It is usually referred to as the Law or Torah. Jews call the…
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Day 38 (Feb. 7): Ten Commandments and more, altar rules, treat slaves fairly, personal injury disputes, property laws
Exodus 20-22:15 Questions & Observations Q. Here are the 10 Commandments. We all view them as sinning against God when we break them. But, are they still to be enforced? Didn’t Jesus give us a new one that covers it all, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” or “Do unto others as they you would have…
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Day 37 (Feb. 6): Food from God, water from a rock, team work defeats Amalekites, Jethro share wisdom with Moses, the Lord prepares Moses for giving laws
Welcome to BibleBum where we are exploring the entire Bible in one year to better learn how to follow God’s instructions and discover the purpose for our lives. The BibleBum blog uses The One Year Chronological Bible, the New Living Translation version. At the end of each day’s reading, Rob, a cultural history aficionado and…