John Hall

“nor shall you be partial to a poor man in his dispute.” Exodus 23:3 After God has given Moses the Ten Commandments, He now begins to unfold how these will apply in the everyday lives of the Children of Israel. From here on out, as we read through Exodus and on to the end of […]

“Then God spoke all these words, saying,” Exodus 20:1 Moses has finally brought the children of Israel to Mount Sinai, the Mountain of God. We’re told that it was the 3rd month since they had left Egypt to “that very day”. He had promised Moses earlier while speaking to him through the Burning Bush “this

“So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?”” Exodus 15:24 After witnessing Miraculous Judgments against Egypt, allowing their departure; Favor curried among the Egyptians giving them Silver, Gold, and many other Valuable Goods; the Supernatural Parting of the Red Sea, allowing their escape; it’s Closing, destroying the Egyptian Army; God’s people resort

“Moreover, they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and on the lintel of the houses in which they eat it.” Exodus 12:7 Moses and Aaron have confronted Pharaoh 9 times, each time refusing to listen, and each time God sending a Plague upon them. For the 10th and

“But the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the sons of Israel go.” Exodus 10:20 Moses and Aaron have given God’s directive to Pharaoh; to let His People go a 3 day’s journey into the Wilderness and hold a Sacred Feast. It has been clear and concise, and yet each time given,

“But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord that I should obey His voice?”” Exodus 5:2a In the previous 2 Chapters, God has appeared to Moses, told him He’s seen the oppression of His People, and wants to use Moses to deliver them. After a very interesting discussion (and argument), he is directed to return to

“Because the midwives feared God, He established households for them.” Exodus 1:21 In the opening Chapter of Exodus, we read of Joseph’s death, as well as his brothers, and a whole new generation of Israelites being born. We are told that “the sons of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly

“So Joseph died at the age of one hundred and ten years; and he was embalmed and placed in a coffin in Egypt.” Genesis 50:26 No,…I have no profound wisdom or insight into this verse today! But, this is the last verse of Genesis, where I have journeyed so far in my Bible reading. One

“Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God;” Genesis 45:8a As Joseph’s brothers have returned to Egypt with the stolen Chalice, and Judah has described the trauma that will befall their father if Benjamin does not return, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. First, sending everyone out of the room except