Bible Chapter: Exodus 13

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Tell the next generation.  If we are not reminded of things, if we don’t learn history, we lose so much.  I have forgotten many things.  I go back to a place where I used to live and try to remember people and events.  I can’t remember them all.  We need memorials so we will remember.  We need memorials to teach future generations.  The Bible is filled memorials.  The Passover was so that in future years children will learn of the deliverance God gave them through His mighty hand.  Every generation needs a strong connection with God.  Every generation needs to learn that God hates sin and there is a good reason why they are told to stay far away from it.  There was to be nothing with yeast in it as part of the Passover celebration.  It represented corruption and evil.  The Passover was given to help them remember what God did and stay pure before Him.
    The firstborn were to be consecrated to God.  There are many pictures that could be taken from this.  The first always belongs to God.  God spared the firstborn of Israel.  They were to be consecrated to God.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    This chapter ends with a clear demonstration of God’s guidance for them.  God put a pillar of cloud for the day and a pillar of fire for the night.  This went ahead of them in their journey towards the promised land.  When it moved, they moved.  When it stopped, they stopped.  That sounds like a great idea.  It would be awesome to have that today.  When people doubt what they should do, just look up and see where God is leading.  God still leads today, it is just not as obvious.  God wants me to continue to trust His leading.  He does show us what to do when we ask.

3.  How can I help someone?
    This story of the Passover is repeated several times.  God is driving home a point: obey, get close to God and far from sin.  Salvation comes through God. It is an excellent plan that really works.  Try it.