by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Author and Name The human authorship of Numbers, the fourth book of the Pentateuch, has traditionally been ascribed to Moses. This conclusion is based on statements concerning Moses’ writing activity and the assumption that the first five books of the Bible, the...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The two primary spiritual disciplines for spiritual growth are Bible reading and prayer. Many Christians practice these disciplines but separate them. We read the Bible, put the reading away, and then pray. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this. But I suggest...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
We briefly interrupt the storyline of the OT narrative with a refreshing reminder of the One who is at the heart of God’s story. The NT book of Colossians reveals that Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of the Scriptures, our glorious Savior is the Head of His...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
The closing lines of Exodus 40 tie together several important themes already introduced and anticipates several others. Here the construction of the tabernacle is complete, along with the vestments and accoutrements for priestly service. “Then the cloud covered the...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The book of Exodus tells the story of God’s historical and dramatic deliverance of His people, and of the man God uniquely prepared and used in His redemptive story. Moses was born a Jew, adopted into Egyptian royalty, and educated as an Egyptian prince. At age 40, he...
by first-presbyterian-church-kannapolis-781 | Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
The book of Exodus opens where Genesis closed: the sons of Jacob are living in Egypt, in the region of Goshen. Long forgotten is the Joseph story and the benevolence of Pharoah. The descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are an enslaved people, living under an order...
