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The Meaning of Intercession – from Moses

Moses, like Abraham, was a great intercessor.  He was the one whom the Lord spoke to face to face just as a man speaks to his friend. Now when Moses was upon Mount Sinai receiving Gods laws, the people down … Continue reading

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The Importune Prayers of Two Holy Men, Abraham and Moses

  In this blog post we will take a look at the importune prayers of two holy men—Abraham and Moses.   Abraham’s prayer, from Genesis 18:22-33  Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was … Continue reading

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To Be Meek

I am enjoying the popular book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. I’m reading it slow and blogging on it as I go. So far I have blogged an Introduction, and on the first two … Continue reading

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible–Prayers of Moses

  Exodus 3:11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?”  Exodus 3:13 Then Moses said to God, “Indeed, when I come … Continue reading

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Remember What Amalek Did To You — Deuteronomy 25:17

“Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt.”  These were the instructions of Moses to the people of Israel as they were about to enter the Promised Land (Deut. 25:17).  Then he … Continue reading

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Following God’s Directions, Like Putting Up a Tent – from Exodus 40:1-33

Today’s Reading: Exodus 40:1-33 Then the Lord said to Moses: 2 “Set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, on the first day of the first month. 3 Place the ark of the Testimony in it and shield the ark … Continue reading

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19 Reasons Why Moses Had To Stay On Mount Sinai for 40 Days and 40 Nights

  How long does it take to receive 10 commandments?  Why should it take 40 days and nights?  This is what I once thought.  But now I know better.  Moses was up on the mountain not only to receive the … Continue reading

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Has God Been Calling You to Stand On A Hill and Intercede For Others? – Exodus 17:6-16

When the Amalekites came against Israel in battle God enlisted Moses to stand on a hill nearby and lift up his hands with his rod.  This act was the way God wanted him to intercede for the people.  He could … Continue reading

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God Has Planned Out Your Life and Is In Control of Your Life – Exodus 14:1-31

  I get really aggravated at people that insist that God allows things to happen to us, but that He doesn’t control things.  If God just allows things to happen, who did it?  Who was in control?  The devil? Mother … Continue reading

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Eight Descriptions of Fasting

The following is an excrept from my e-book Prayer A to Z.    Eight Descriptions of Fasting 1.  It is abstaining from food for spiritual purposes.  The Hebrew word for fast (tsuwn) means “to cover the mouth.”  The Greek word (nesteia) … Continue reading

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