#89 - How Not to Act This Week for Thanksgiving (Ex. 15:22-17:7)

In our seventh episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 15:22-17:7, a section of the book featuring a recurring theme: the disobedience and complaints of Israel prior to a battle, a meal, and the arrival at Mt. Sinai (chs. 17-19).

 

Today’s conversation:

• Remembering the exodus event
• Three days into the wilderness—what happens?
• The theme of water in the book, carried into 15:22-25
• Forgetfulness of Yahweh’s Lordship
• 12 springs of water & 70 palm trees—potentially symbolic in addition to being historical
• The difference between a test & a temptation
• The grumbling of the people & the provision of the manna + quail
• How no collection on the 7th day points to the rest for the land & the Year of Jubilee in Lev. 25
• How it may be difficult for us today to trust in the Lord for provision & feel dependence on Him daily
• How observing the Sabbath helps us grow in an identity rooted not in our performance but rather in the One who rested on the 7th day
• Israel begins to test Yahweh—a reversal
• 1 Cor. 10—Christ as the Rock here in Ex. 17
• Grace in Ex. 17

 

* NOTE: While we would typically be releasing an interview this upcoming Thursday, it will be Thanksgiving! So, the interview scheduled for this week will release next Thursday. Have a great holiday!

 

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

 

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