DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Readings for February 8 - March 7, 2010 in booklet form.


EXODUS
The word exodus means departure. We learn that God's people, though they were enslaved by the Egyptians, become the mighty nation that God had promised he would make from the descendants of Abraham. God frees his people and sets them apart from other nations of the world with the laws he gives them on Mount Sinai.

We’re reading Exodus just as we enter the Lenten Season. Note not only the care and protection God offers his people, but also the history which leads to the Passover and deliverance from slavery in Egypt. It was at Passover that Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, this regular proof we have today that Jesus has freed us from slavery to sin and death.

Mar 1: Exodus 23:1-33 - God gives laws regarding mercy and justice and decrees the annual feasts when all his people were to gather in Jerusalem for worship. He promises to send his angel to guide the children of Israel on their way. Note the warning against the worship of false gods.
Mar 2: Exodus 24:1-25:9 - God's covenant with his people is confirmed and the people bring offerings for the construction of the Tabernacle.
Mar 3: Exodus 25:10-31:18 - You may wish to scan most of this reading. The Lord gives great detail regarding the construction of the Ark of the Covenant and the various other furnishings for the Tabernacle and the surrounding courtyard. He also gives detail regarding the clothing of the priests and how the priests were to be consecrated for their special work. Of special interest for reading would be verses 12-18 of Chapter 31.
Mar 4: Exodus 32:1-33:6 - Even before the Lord had finished giving Moses all of the details of the covenant, the children of Israel fell into the sin of idolatry. The anger of Moses and the Lord is great.
Mar 5: Exodus 33:7-23 - The Lord spoke to Moses as he did to no one else, face to face. Even Moses, however, could not see the full glory of God. This reminds of us Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration.
Mar 6: Exodus 34:1-35 - The Lord replaced the two tables of stones that Moses broke. We are also told that after speaking with God, Moses' face reflected some of the Lord's glory just as the moon reflects the light of the sun.
Mar 7: Exodus 35:1-40:38 - These chapters detail the actual construction of the items that were described by the Lord previously. Although you may wish to scan most of these chapters, interesting reading would be 35:4-9; 36:2-7; and 40:34-38.

Luther’s Morning Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Luther’s Evening Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me this night. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen

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