Category Archives: Bible Study

Respond With Commitment

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

As Moses relayed God’s message to the people in Exodus 24, the people respond with commitment by saying in verse 7, “We will do everything the Lord has said; we will obey.”  The Mosaic Covenant is ratified at the foot … Continue reading →

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Reach New Heights

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

As written in Exodus 23:1-19, God is seeking to develop in His people a quality of life that is fair and just for all. Mentioned is the need for a day of rest and a time to recharge. A growing … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the journey and share more thoughts from the study of Exodus 23. Index of Devotionals Below are some questions for reflection: Exodus 23:1-19 *What quality of life is God seeking to develop in His people … Continue reading →

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Responsible To Each Other

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

Within Exodus 22:16-31 are various laws that keep people in a society responsible to each other. We are to respect and know that all people have value in God’s eye including widows, the oppressed, the poor, and the fatherless. The … Continue reading →

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Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

Within the passage Exodus 22:1-15 are laid out penalties for deliberate theft including having to pay back four or five times the amount stolen.  There are also listed in this passage penalties for being negligent in taking care of another … Continue reading →

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