It is never too late for God; God is sovereign. God is patient even with all sinners. Thank You Jesus. You are our Lamb. You died for us; Your blood was shed to save us. thank You Jesus for You paid the price for us. Amen.🙏
Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼 🥳 It's amazing how God loves everyone, even the Egyptians, when some of them wanted to come along with the Israelites and go to the Promise Land, God said to the Israelites to treat those Egyptians like your family 😇🥰 Jesus loves everyone 😇 🥰
My God shot is God keeps His promises. Even when it's impossible to see how everything that's happening could possibly result in anything good until it all comes together. In the end, God keeps His promises. I'm going to try to remember this when I don't think my prayers are being heard and try to remember that I can't see the big picture, but God does and He is working everything for His will, His good, pleasing, and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)
When Jesus died on the cross, He became our Passover Lamb. His precious blood covers all the sins of those who believe and receive Him as Lord and savior 🙌🏼
Thank You! “We needed Someone to save us from ourselves… we needed an Initiator, God the Father. We needed a Mediator, God the Son and we needed Someone to sustain & fulfill His work in us, God the Spirit… the plan that God has initiated, sustained and fulfilled is the only way we can be united with Him and i thank God, He’s where the Joy is”
These chapters have always been some of my favorite. I can see the Israelites preparing for what is to come, also unsure of what and how that might happen. I imagine they wrestle with fear, doubt, confusion… Since we are so blessed to know the full story, how it turns out, and what more is to come, it makes me sit in awe and wonder. Such a seamless picture of our need for a Savior, for rescue from death. A spotless Lamb covering us with safety. It’s so beautiful. I see God’s purposeful, thoughtful, intentional plan being played out in front of my eyes and it begs me to wonder how one could have a hard heart anymore. I grapple with the thought of hardened hearts. I know He can change them, and I struggle when they remain unchanged. It is comforting to know that those people are not out of His reach. The process is probably being used to help those around the hardened hearts trust in Him more, lean into Him deeper, and find their contentment and hope in Him alone. He does the rescuing. He does the saving. He does the changing. The timing is His. Hallelujah. What a timely reminder.
Aloha and good evening BR family. I love that we serve is merciful God. He is patience, kind, loving and never give up on us. He pays close attention to us and hears our cry; and he will answer them. God can change direction in our lives regardless sins. He can make the crooked road straight. Repent and ask forgiveness; faith, trust and obedient to God is where the JOY is!!!!💯
I have for several years have been grieving for my family. I have lost mother brother father (2022-2024). But God has,/is, turning it around Psalms 32 :10. -12 Thank you Lord, but you are turning it around
God provides for His people. He provided light for the Israelites when darkness fell over Egypt for 3 days (Exo 10:23) and He provided silver, gold, and clothing through the Egyptians before they left Egypt (Exo 11:3 & 12:36). Exodus 1:3 says, "The Lord made the Egyptians favorably disposed towards the people, and Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharoah's officials and by the people."
I loved how you explained the Innitiator, the Mediator and the Sustainer. What an awesome God we serve. Thanks for your commitment to spreading God's word. God Bless
It’s Passover that explains the necessity of the Cross to me. How does it make sense that my sins are paid for by the Crucifixion 2,000 years ago? Because Jesus is the Passover Lamb. John the Baptist called Him “the Lamb of God.” Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was Lamb Selection Day, and He was nailed to the cross at 9am, the time of the morning sacrifice on the day that the Passover Lamb is killed, and He died at 3pm, the time of the evening sacrifice. His blood is payment for my sins, and God passes over my rebellion against Him and just as the lamb saved the Israelites’ lives, so Jesus’ death and resurrection saves mine (Gal 2:20).
I especially appreciated where she said we can’t cut the difficult sentences/parts out of the Bible. We must wrestle with them and consider them in context, and realize we may or may not ever fully understand the concept. This is applicable in other parts of the Bible as well.
We definitely serve a God that is faithful and sovereign. The Passover when all the first born Egyptian children were killed was the final thing that allowed them to leave Egypt they left with their families possessions and some possessions that the Egyptians handed over just for them to leave. My God shot was definitely the fact that he doesn’t like our sin but he gives us a chance to make things right he wants us to be closer to him. He is amazing and he has sacrificed his son for us he is where the joy is Hallelujah 🙌🏽
He is so patient. And no one is beyond him!!!! Everyday I pray for about 40 people to come to know him personally and intimately. Family members and close friends.
I love the exodus described in chapter 12:31-42. The Lord caused the Egyptians to give the Israelites what they asked for. He provided for His people through the Egyptians. He also allowed foreigners to go with them. He included them. verse 42 says "The Lord kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt. He is an active, ever-present God.
It's the left and right door posts and the lintel. Forgive me if I seem a little critical here. But is it the motion of applying the blood that creates in your minds eye, "the cross" . Because all I see is a door. Which to me is "The way, the truth and the life. No one comes into the father except through Me" Jesus says.
This story is actually a very good example of what a sinner's life looks like and what will eventually happen to one who remains in tin. Regardless of how you view God being the one to hardened Pharaoh's heart, Cobble is right, Pharaoh never repented from his sins regardless if God or he himself hardened his own heart. He never came to realize his mistake and honor God. Which leads into 1 aspect of my God Shot, his Judgement. The last 3 plagues represent in some way what happens when we stay in sin. The plague of Locusts represents of living worldly and depending on objects and having them not be sufficient enough. The plague of Darkness represents what it's like to walk outside/away from the Lord. You have no idea where your going and you become lost, afraid, confused, and sad. The 10th plague represents what we pay with when we continue to live in sin away from God. It's the Judgement we deserve because our sinful nature because we can't be saved in our current state. That would be the case if not for the other part of My God Shot, his mercy. God told Israel to take a 1 year old lamb without any blemishes and after taking it for the Passover meal, to spread the blood and the left side, the right side, and the top of door so the Lord, or the Angel of Death as he is sometimes mentioned as, passes over those who have the blood of the sacrifice covering their sin. A wonderful parallel to Jesus's death on the Cross for us all! Amen to the King of Kings and the Savior of the World.
As the Israelites painted their doorposts with blood it made a cross. So much imagery to show Jesus who was there with them in Spirit but was still to come. God provides the .sacrifice. I see God so clearly acting on behalf of His children. He was using all this to show who He is to His children. ”and that you may tell in the hearing of your son and of your grandson how I have dealt harshly with the Egyptians and what signs I have done among them, that you may know that I am the Lord.”“ Exodus 10:2
He is so patient with Us I see the foreshadowing of Jesus Blood Good morning Family excellent recap TLC have a blessed day in His Presence He is where the Joy is 💯❤️🙌
The blood that Jesus shared when he died on the cross saved us from our sins, fear and humility. Those sacrifices He made is why I trust and believe in his words,
The death of the firstborn would have affected all generations of people not just babies. It is hard to understand why God allowed the death of "innocent" babies, both Hebrew (remember how Moses mother put him in a basket in the Nile to protect him?) and Egyptian. We do know that the character of God is loving, kind, and JUST.
It's interesting how pharaoh had respect for Moses. He told them that they could leave; and, then told Moses to bless him also.Then chooses to still come after the people later.
The Israelites were prepared. Their preparation was an act of faith. What is God asking me to prepare for... even if it seems extremely unlikely? The Israelites had every reason not to believe that they would ever leave Egypt. Yet God was faithful. They believed and they were ready. God help make me ready. "This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the Lord’s Passover." Exodus 12:11 NIV
In regards to the 430 years: I have seen in some studies that says that from the original scriptures, 430 years were since Abraham sojourned to Canaan, which were 215 years prior, the Israelites were in Egypt for 215, and some translations did not included Canaan instead left only Egypt. Septuagint (LXX) And the sojourning of the children of Israel, while they sojourned in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan, was 430 years. Samaritan Pentateuch (SP) And the sojourning of the children of Israel, while they sojourned in the land of Canaan and the land of Egypt was 430 years. The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God.
It took me until now for God to lead me to this conclusion: I don't believe God "hardened" Pharaoh's heart in the sense that He physically did so. I believe "hardened his heart" is analogous to how someone's actions might anger you. Their actions did not physically anger you, but their actions caused that reaction. How we react to someone's actions is our choice. We do not have to react angrily, just as Pharaoh did not have to harden his heart. It was his choice to do so. Please see 1 Samuel 6:6.
Tara Leigh, I'm a very visual person, and I'm trying to understand how the Passover blood, if placed on the 3 parts of the door, would make the shape of a cross. I've looked at pictures after you said that but still don't see how that's possible. The enemy may be getting in my head a bit, because it's causing me to feel as if that's a bit of an embellishment and stretch. Can you clarify that please?
I just ust think of the long vertical sides of the door and the shorter horizontal top of the door or lintel. Not an actual cross, just the two shapes needed to form one. Or here’s an image more along the lines of what Tara explained: www.differentspirit.org/articles/images/door_crs.gif i0.wp.com/dsiministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/images-1.jpg?resize=172%2C228&ssl=1
Hi Elaine! I did a visual search of this today myself. There are many pictures that show the blood being marked across the entire top of the lintel (or top beam), as well as half way down the sides. I drew out a picture and at first I said the same thing "how can this represent the cross?" However, I then went to the ESV (I use the NLT usually) and the ESV says "Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin and TOUCH the lintel and two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." (Ex. 12:22). In the NKJV the verse says "And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and STRIKE the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." Using these two versions, I see that they were not to paint it or smear it as we see depicted in so many pictures. If this is the case, it would be more like a "splat" in those spots on the doorposts and lintel. If you think of it this way or draw it out (adding some blood dripping down from where it was struck in each spot), it gives a much better visual of what Tara-Leigh is saying. I hope I was able to type this out in a way that was understandable. If I could, I would have drawn you a picture to put here. I too am a very visual learner :) Here are a couple of links (visuals) that I found that helped me visualize it: christart.com/clipart/image/passover johntsquires.com/2023/09/06/escaping-from-oppression-how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-exodus-exodus-12-pentecost-15a/
It is my opinion that is is embellishment on her part but I’m not sure it really matters. There’s a lot more to dive into in this passage than the shape blood might have made on a doorway.
@@diorocksmetalon5993 Pharoah wasn't given free will, so does free will actually exist? Pharoah couldn't choose, so if Pharoah couldn't choose, could the same thing not be said about other people?
It's a good question. Here's my take. Yes, every person has the free will to accept Jesus. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2) and God wants everyone to be saved (1 Tim 2:4) so salvation is truly open to all. When pondering if free will exists, consider this: God would not create a world in which He couldn't exist. Because God is love (1 John 4:16) He would only create a world in which Love can exist. Love is only love if it's given freely and without duress or compulsion. God loved us first (1 John 4:19) and He wanted us to love Him back, so by necessity (and grace) God gave us free will so we could CHOOSE to love Him back. As for Pharaoh's heart, it was already hard. God didn't take an innocent man and manipulate him for His purposes. He gave Pharaoh over to what he already was and used it to accomplish His good plan. There is a good article about this on gotquestions dot come called "Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?" I hope this helps. God loves you and your questions!
It's a good question. Here's my take. Yes, every person has the free will to accept Jesus. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2) and God wants everyone to be saved (1 Tim 2:4) so salvation is truly open to all. When pondering if free will exists, consider this: God would not create a world in which He couldn't exist. Because God is love (1 John 4:16) He would only create a world in which Love can exist. Love is only love if it's given freely and without duress or compulsion. God loved us first (1 John 4:19) and He wanted us to love Him back, so by necessity (and grace) God gave us free will so we could CHOOSE to love Him back. As for Pharaoh's heart, it was already hard. God didn't take an innocent man and manipulate him for His purposes. He gave Pharaoh over to what he already was and used it to accomplish His good plan. There is a good article about this on gotquestions dot come called "Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?" I hope this helps. God loves you and your questions!
It’s a good question. When it comes to hardening Pharaoh’s heart, his heart was already like iron. He was already enslaving millions and ordering baby boys killed. It’s not that God takes innocent people and manipulates them into doing something they would never do. It’s that sometimes He doesn’t hold them back - He lets them be what they already are. I see it like God took His hand of restraint off Pharaoh's heart and it went the way it was already heading - turning rock-hard. When thinking about free will, ponder this: God would not create a world in which He could not exist. Because God is love (1 John 4:16) He would only create a world in which love could exist. Love is only love if it’s given freely and without duress or compulsion. You can program a robot or put a gun to someone’s head to make them say “I love you”. But even if they say it loudly, it’s not love. It’s only programming or pressure and it’s unsatisfying and meaningless. God doesn’t want that from us. So by necessity (and grace) God gave humans free will so we could choose to love Him back. He loved us first (1 John 4:19) and because of the gift of free will, we CAN love Him in return. And that means the world to Him. Deut. 30:19 “…I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live” God wouldn’t tell you to choose life (and Jesus is life [John 16:4]) if you didn’t have the choice. Enjoy your freedom in Him!
2/1/2023…thank you TLC. Can you give suggestions on how to share the last plaque with children…it is so hard to understand why God would allow children to die…
I’m really confused why this is the second time she mentioned “God sought to kill someone” in Exodus 4 when all the translations I’ve seen explicitly say Moses or it’s very clear that it’s meant to be Moses.
I'm sure there were a lot of comments on last year's original "Day 33" video concerning God hardening Pharaoh's heart which is why, I'm assuming, a new one was made 2 months ago. But, this leads to another question. If God is sovereign over all hearts and no one is beyond His reach, doesn't that mean that He actively allows people to go unsaved because he's not softening their hearts? I don't even want to contemplate this.
Explain the image of the cross with the hyssop branch mentioned. I understand the relationship to the cross - just can’t see how it would look (other than blood over and on the sides of the doorway). Help me see it!
I was wondering… were the female immigrant/foreigner women- who couldn’t be circumcised- allowed to participate in the Meal? I’ve searched but can’t find any clarification on this.
I think the Hebrews still do, at least some, but I don't know why the Gentiles don't. Did we replace it with the crucifixion and resurrection (Easter)?
Our family does, and we are not Jewish. It's a beautiful tradition to pass down to our children. All the feasts in God's Word precious to celebrate! 🙌🏼💗
This is how I understand it….Draw a vertical line from the top where the blood was placed to the bottom of the door. Then draw another horizontal line from the left to the right of the door where the blood was smeared. It forms a cross. Our Lord Jesus died on a cross and shed his blood for the forgiveness of our sins. The Lord Jesus is our Messiah and the Passover lamb. His blood covers our sins. Read 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
There are many pictures that show the blood being marked across the entire top of the lintel (or top beam), as well as half way down the sides. I drew out a picture and at first I said the same thing "how can this represent the cross?" However, I then went to the ESV (I use the NLT usually) and the ESV says "Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin and TOUCH the lintel and two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." (Ex. 12:22). In the NKJV the verse says "And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and STRIKE the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." Using these two versions, I see that they were not to paint it or smear it as we see depicted in so many pictures. If this is the case, it would be more like a "splat" in those spots on the doorposts and lintel. If you think of it this way or draw it out (adding some blood dripping down from where it was struck in each spot), it gives a much better visual of what Tara-Leigh is saying. I hope I was able to type this out in a way that was understandable. If I could, I would have drawn you a picture to put here. I am a very visual learner :) I hope this helps. It is just my personal understanding after comparing the different translations. Here are a couple of links (visuals) that I found that helped me visualize it: christart.com/clipart/image/passover johntsquires.com/2023/09/06/escaping-from-oppression-how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-exodus-exodus-12-pentecost-15a/
She mentions the destroying angel, but I don't see this phrase used in these chapters, only the LORD/YHWH or first person 'I' said if YHWH, I only see 'destroyer' (Hebrew 'sahat') in 12:23, thank you for any help with why she sees Christophany or Theophany here.
In 12:23 Moses is talking, not God so it’s a bit hard to figure out. I don’t see God mentioning anything about an angel, only Moses. I could be wrong though. It is definitely clear that God passed through the land.
I have a question about the hyssop branch and the blood on the door frame, how does that make a cross? I see tat in my mind as an upside down u. Thank you for clarifying.
Can someone help me with the imagery of the cross ✝️ on the doors, please? It sounds beautiful but I am not seeing it. Blood down each side and across the top od the door frame.... I'm just not seeing this ----> ✝️
This particular story has always somewhat bothered me, as it says that God hardened Pharaoh's heart. This is why I dislike the free will argument. Where was Pharaoh's supposed free will? How is it comforting to serve a God that hardens your heart? You are not given a choice. Yes, you are right it can push you away when you have no choice in the matter.
I suggest reading David Guzick's commentary over this. And praying for God to reveal to you the true meaning of this scripture. The all knowing God knew the bend of Pharaoh’s heart. Pharaoh always had a choice. The whole point of the plagues was to show Pharaoh and the Egyptians how God is the One True God, not the gods they had been worshipping. Every time a plague hit was a chance for them to recognize this fact, repent, and choose to follow Him. Scripture says God did this so "Pharaoh would have no excuse." God knew Pharaoh would never truly repent and recognize Him as the One True God. It was still Pharaoh’s choice to have a hard heart towards God. God used that hard heart in His plan to free the Israelites and even the Egyptians that recognized who God is. When scripture says "Pharaoh hardened his heart as God said." That is simple confirmation of God already knowing how Pharaoh would react. When scripture says "God hardened Pharaoh’s heart" that is God using his hard heart in His plan. Pharaoh’s hard heart would not derail the plan of God but be used by Him to not only save the Israelites but many of the Egyptians too.
@MoJoslin Thank you for your response. I'm not sure I agree with what you are saying, however. There is a difference between knowing something will happen and causing something to happen. It clearly says God hardened Pharaoh's heart, not that God knew Pharaoh's heart would be hardened. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
@susangraham1203 He simply hardened a heart that was already hardened. If that makes anymore sense. God would never harden a heart that would have decided to be for Him. I see it as, God knew what Pharoah would do, He just had him do it at a certain time to suit His timeline.
@MoJoslin Interesting take on that. You could be right, but I still struggle because it does say God hardened Pharaoh's heart. How can God harden an already hardened heart? Something for me to think about.
@susangraham1203 the way my pastor described it is that Pharoah's heart was hardening and God sealed the deal on it. Pharaoh's heart would never turn to God. For one, because, although Pharoah was warned so he would have no excuse, he continued on his way away from God and had no desire to be His. 2. God took Pharaoh’s decision and gave him what he wanted. A life that ended without God in his heart and an eternity that would never have God in it.
I can't agree that Christ or the Father was the "destroyer" angel. The Hebrew word used there is H7843 and translated "destroyer". This is the same word used in Isaiah 54:16 when God says He created the destroyer. So, in short the devil is the one killing all the firstborn. The law of sin and death is in effect here. Fortunately for Egypt, God holds the enemy back from taking all of them.
You used God's sovereignty over hearts, as shown with Pharaoh, to say no one is too far from God. But doesn't Pharaoh's case show God is willing to purposefully turn people away from him? Doesn't that go against his nature?
So shallow the commentators of this lady and the problem is that it might shape in a wrong way the concepts of the Bible in many people; read the Bible by yourself letting his spirit reveal to you the truth; I don’t agree with this lady at all, it looks like making a business out of reading the Bible.
It's okay to study with multiple commentators to glean different insight in your study, but I do agree it has become a business. She sells four separate books for this plan.
It seems you would move on and find another Bible Study that helps you grow, rather than make comments that discourage others whose Christian walk has greatly been enhanced by TBC. I can only say that on my second trip thru, there is no doubt that I have a greater love for the God who created me and desire to serve Him. Isn’t that what its all about?
There are many pictures that show the blood being marked across the entire top of the lintel (or top beam), as well as half way down the sides. I drew out a picture and at first I said the same thing "how can this represent the cross?" However, I then went to the ESV (I use the NLT usually) and the ESV says "Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin and TOUCH the lintel and two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." (Ex. 12:22). In the NKJV the verse says "And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and STRIKE the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." Using these two versions, I see that they were not to paint it or smear it as we see depicted in so many pictures. If this is the case, it would be more like a "splat" in those spots on the doorposts and lintel. If you think of it this way or draw it out (adding some blood dripping down from where it was struck in each spot), it gives a much better visual of what Tara-Leigh is saying. I hope I was able to type this out in a way that was understandable. If I could, I would have drawn you a picture to put here. I am a very visual learner :) I hope this helps. It is just my personal understanding after comparing the different translations. Here are a couple of links (visuals) that I found that helped me visualize it: christart.com/clipart/image/passover johntsquires.com/2023/09/06/escaping-from-oppression-how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-exodus-exodus-12-pentecost-15a/
He is so patient with Us I see the foreshadowing of Jesus Blood Good morning Family excellent recap TLC have a blessed day in His Presence He is where the Joy is 💯❤️🙌
It is never too late for God; God is sovereign. God is patient even with all sinners.
Thank You Jesus. You are our Lamb. You died for us; Your blood was shed to save us. thank You Jesus for You paid the price for us. Amen.🙏
Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼 🥳
It's amazing how God loves everyone, even the Egyptians, when some of them wanted to come along with the Israelites and go to the Promise Land, God said to the Israelites to treat those Egyptians like your family 😇🥰
Jesus loves everyone 😇 🥰
My God shot is God keeps His promises. Even when it's impossible to see how everything that's happening could possibly result in anything good until it all comes together. In the end, God keeps His promises. I'm going to try to remember this when I don't think my prayers are being heard and try to remember that I can't see the big picture, but God does and He is working everything for His will, His good, pleasing, and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)
When Jesus died on the cross, He became our Passover Lamb. His precious blood covers all the sins of those who believe and receive Him as Lord and savior 🙌🏼
Indeed!
Amen
I think the blood on the door facings symbolized the blood Jesus shed on the cross. He was the supreme sacrifice that gave believers salvation.
Thank You! “We needed Someone to save us from ourselves… we needed an Initiator, God the Father. We needed a Mediator, God the Son and we needed Someone to sustain & fulfill His work in us, God the Spirit… the plan that God has initiated, sustained and fulfilled is the only way we can be united with Him and i thank God, He’s where the Joy is”
These chapters have always been some of my favorite. I can see the Israelites preparing for what is to come, also unsure of what and how that might happen. I imagine they wrestle with fear, doubt, confusion…
Since we are so blessed to know the full story, how it turns out, and what more is to come, it makes me sit in awe and wonder. Such a seamless picture of our need for a Savior, for rescue from death. A spotless Lamb covering us with safety. It’s so beautiful. I see God’s purposeful, thoughtful, intentional plan being played out in front of my eyes and it begs me to wonder how one could have a hard heart anymore.
I grapple with the thought of hardened hearts. I know He can change them, and I struggle when they remain unchanged. It is comforting to know that those people are not out of His reach. The process is probably being used to help those around the hardened hearts trust in Him more, lean into Him deeper, and find their contentment and hope in Him alone. He does the rescuing. He does the saving. He does the changing. The timing is His. Hallelujah. What a timely reminder.
Aloha and good evening BR family. I love that we serve is merciful God. He is patience, kind, loving and never give up on us. He pays close attention to us and hears our cry; and he will answer them. God can change direction in our lives regardless sins. He can make the crooked road straight. Repent and ask forgiveness; faith, trust and obedient to God is where the JOY is!!!!💯
I have for several years have been grieving for my family. I have lost mother brother father (2022-2024). But God has,/is, turning it around Psalms 32 :10. -12 Thank you Lord, but you are turning it around
Praying for you 🙏
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God provides for His people. He provided light for the Israelites when darkness fell over Egypt for 3 days (Exo 10:23) and He provided silver, gold, and clothing through the Egyptians before they left Egypt (Exo 11:3 & 12:36). Exodus 1:3 says, "The Lord made the Egyptians favorably disposed towards the people, and Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharoah's officials and by the people."
Thank you Tara-Leigh for your sacrifice!! I Love You!! ❤
I loved how you explained the Innitiator, the Mediator and the Sustainer. What an awesome God we serve. Thanks for your commitment to spreading God's word. God Bless
Right?? So good!
I loved that too. I wrote it down so I could remember and share it!
Happy Groundhog Day
It’s Passover that explains the necessity of the Cross to me. How does it make sense that my sins are paid for by the Crucifixion 2,000 years ago? Because Jesus is the Passover Lamb. John the Baptist called Him “the Lamb of God.” Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was Lamb Selection Day, and He was nailed to the cross at 9am, the time of the morning sacrifice on the day that the Passover Lamb is killed, and He died at 3pm, the time of the evening sacrifice. His blood is payment for my sins, and God passes over my rebellion against Him and just as the lamb saved the Israelites’ lives, so Jesus’ death and resurrection saves mine (Gal 2:20).
Yup. Same here
Thank you for sharing these details. It helps to understand the culture and this was excellent!
This was beautifully said!
I especially appreciated where she said we can’t cut the difficult sentences/parts out of the Bible. We must wrestle with them and consider them in context, and realize we may or may not ever fully understand the concept. This is applicable in other parts of the Bible as well.
Everything is planned by God ❤ We have to trust Him ❤
Wow! Blood on the right side and left side of the door frame plus top beam dripping making it appear like a cross! Thank you!
I cannot understand this visually. To me that would look like an upside down goalpost???
We definitely serve a God that is faithful and sovereign. The Passover when all the first born Egyptian children were killed was the final thing that allowed them to leave Egypt they left with their families possessions and some possessions that the Egyptians handed over just for them to leave. My God shot was definitely the fact that he doesn’t like our sin but he gives us a chance to make things right he wants us to be closer to him. He is amazing and he has sacrificed his son for us he is where the joy is Hallelujah 🙌🏽
Hey Bible Readers!
Amen Tara-Leigh Cobble!
He is so patient. And no one is beyond him!!!! Everyday I pray for about 40 people to come to know him personally and intimately. Family members and close friends.
I love the exodus described in chapter 12:31-42. The Lord caused the Egyptians to give the Israelites what they asked for. He provided for His people through the Egyptians. He also allowed foreigners to go with them. He included them. verse 42 says "The Lord kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt. He is an active, ever-present God.
My God shot was the shape of the cross I never realized it till you explained it.
It's the left and right door posts and the lintel. Forgive me if I seem a little critical here. But is it the motion of applying the blood that creates in your minds eye, "the cross" . Because all I see is a door. Which to me is "The way, the truth and the life. No one comes into the father except through Me" Jesus says.
2024; such wonderful news; it is never too late with God. Amen
Every time I take communion at church I always envision the blood-stained cross at the Passover; the blood of The Lamb
It's fearful for our hearts to be hardened because of sin
Day 33 done!
I don't always pick a God shot, but "the LORD kept vigil" really jumped out at me today ❤️🙏✝️
This story is actually a very good example of what a sinner's life looks like and what will eventually happen to one who remains in tin. Regardless of how you view God being the one to hardened Pharaoh's heart, Cobble is right, Pharaoh never repented from his sins regardless if God or he himself hardened his own heart. He never came to realize his mistake and honor God. Which leads into 1 aspect of my God Shot, his Judgement. The last 3 plagues represent in some way what happens when we stay in sin. The plague of Locusts represents of living worldly and depending on objects and having them not be sufficient enough. The plague of Darkness represents what it's like to walk outside/away from the Lord. You have no idea where your going and you become lost, afraid, confused, and sad. The 10th plague represents what we pay with when we continue to live in sin away from God. It's the Judgement we deserve because our sinful nature because we can't be saved in our current state. That would be the case if not for the other part of My God Shot, his mercy. God told Israel to take a 1 year old lamb without any blemishes and after taking it for the Passover meal, to spread the blood and the left side, the right side, and the top of door so the Lord, or the Angel of Death as he is sometimes mentioned as, passes over those who have the blood of the sacrifice covering their sin. A wonderful parallel to Jesus's death on the Cross for us all! Amen to the King of Kings and the Savior of the World.
2024; God is never changing. Hod loves His people ; thank You for Jésus; We are now free: We are redeemed . 🙏
12:41-42 - The Lord was with them all this time, he went out with them and was watching over them. Awesome God!!!!
As the Israelites painted their doorposts with blood it made a cross. So much imagery to show Jesus who was there with them in Spirit but was still to come.
God provides the .sacrifice.
I see God so clearly acting on behalf of His children. He was using all this to show who He is to His children.
”and that you may tell in the hearing of your son and of your grandson how I have dealt harshly with the Egyptians and what signs I have done among them, that you may know that I am the Lord.”“
Exodus 10:2
Blessings everyone🙏❤️
He is so patient with Us I see the foreshadowing of Jesus Blood Good morning Family excellent recap TLC have a blessed day in His Presence He is where the Joy is 💯❤️🙌
The blood that Jesus shared when he died on the cross saved us from our sins, fear and humility. Those sacrifices He made is why I trust and believe in his words,
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Celebrate Passover!
We do, in Christ. We don't need the signpost. We have the Substance.
Yes. God uses even wicked people to bring His will to fulfillment. We must trust Him and seek Him in the midst of everything
I realized that the Egyptians provided the gold, silver, jewels for the making of the Ark of the Covenant, and the tent making.
So thankful for this channel…I always need to hear someone explain things for me. God Bless.❤
Thank you TLC- Excellent Recap.
I am struck to my core! God commanded Moses to tell all in the hearing of his son and grandson!
I also thoroughly enjoyed The Prince of Egypt's depiction of the death angel taking the breath of every first born who was not under the blood
Sorry tone is hard to grasp in text. Are you as concerned as I am about innocent babies being killed or are you all right with it?
The death of the firstborn would have affected all generations of people not just babies. It is hard to understand why God allowed the death of "innocent" babies, both Hebrew (remember how Moses mother put him in a basket in the Nile to protect him?) and Egyptian. We do know that the character of God is loving, kind, and JUST.
It's interesting how pharaoh had respect for Moses. He told them that they could leave; and, then told Moses to bless him also.Then chooses to still come after the people later.
GOD ALWAYS TURNS EVIL FOR HIS OWN GOOD...❤
What a beautiful point about the Trinity!!
Amen TLC!
June 1st - day 33 🙏
The Israelites were prepared. Their preparation was an act of faith. What is God asking me to prepare for... even if it seems extremely unlikely? The Israelites had every reason not to believe that they would ever leave Egypt. Yet God was faithful. They believed and they were ready. God help make me ready.
"This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the Lord’s Passover."
Exodus 12:11 NIV
In regards to the 430 years:
I have seen in some studies that says that from the original scriptures, 430 years were since Abraham sojourned to Canaan, which were 215 years prior, the Israelites were in Egypt for 215, and some translations did not included Canaan instead left only Egypt.
Septuagint (LXX)
And the sojourning of the children of Israel, while they sojourned in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan, was 430 years.
Samaritan Pentateuch (SP)
And the sojourning of the children of Israel, while they sojourned in the land of Canaan and the land of Egypt was 430 years.
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God.
It took me until now for God to lead me to this conclusion: I don't believe God "hardened" Pharaoh's heart in the sense that He physically did so. I believe "hardened his heart" is analogous to how someone's actions might anger you. Their actions did not physically anger you, but their actions caused that reaction. How we react to someone's actions is our choice. We do not have to react angrily, just as Pharaoh did not have to harden his heart. It was his choice to do so. Please see 1 Samuel 6:6.
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Tara Leigh, I'm a very visual person, and I'm trying to understand how the Passover blood, if placed on the 3 parts of the door, would make the shape of a cross. I've looked at pictures after you said that but still don't see how that's possible. The enemy may be getting in my head a bit, because it's causing me to feel as if that's a bit of an embellishment and stretch. Can you clarify that please?
I just ust think of the long vertical sides of the door and the shorter horizontal top of the door or lintel. Not an actual cross, just the two shapes needed to form one. Or here’s an image more along the lines of what Tara explained:
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Hi Elaine! I did a visual search of this today myself. There are many pictures that show the blood being marked across the entire top of the lintel (or top beam), as well as half way down the sides. I drew out a picture and at first I said the same thing "how can this represent the cross?" However, I then went to the ESV (I use the NLT usually) and the ESV says "Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin and TOUCH the lintel and two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." (Ex. 12:22). In the NKJV the verse says "And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and STRIKE the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." Using these two versions, I see that they were not to paint it or smear it as we see depicted in so many pictures. If this is the case, it would be more like a "splat" in those spots on the doorposts and lintel. If you think of it this way or draw it out (adding some blood dripping down from where it was struck in each spot), it gives a much better visual of what Tara-Leigh is saying. I hope I was able to type this out in a way that was understandable. If I could, I would have drawn you a picture to put here. I too am a very visual learner :)
Here are a couple of links (visuals) that I found that helped me visualize it:
christart.com/clipart/image/passover
johntsquires.com/2023/09/06/escaping-from-oppression-how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-exodus-exodus-12-pentecost-15a/
It is my opinion that is is embellishment on her part but I’m not sure it really matters. There’s a lot more to dive into in this passage than the shape blood might have made on a doorway.
@@juliesears5515oh! God bless your kind heart. Thank you for this.
If The Lord hardens a man’s heart, does the man still have the freewill to chose Christ?
I would venture to say yes. God gave all humans freewill. That's a question about my paygrade through. Year 5 here and I would say yes.
@@diorocksmetalon5993 Pharoah wasn't given free will, so does free will actually exist? Pharoah couldn't choose, so if Pharoah couldn't choose, could the same thing not be said about other people?
It's a good question. Here's my take. Yes, every person has the free will to accept Jesus. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2) and God wants everyone to be saved (1 Tim 2:4) so salvation is truly open to all. When pondering if free will exists, consider this: God would not create a world in which He couldn't exist. Because God is love (1 John 4:16) He would only create a world in which Love can exist. Love is only love if it's given freely and without duress or compulsion. God loved us first (1 John 4:19) and He wanted us to love Him back, so by necessity (and grace) God gave us free will so we could CHOOSE to love Him back. As for Pharaoh's heart, it was already hard. God didn't take an innocent man and manipulate him for His purposes. He gave Pharaoh over to what he already was and used it to accomplish His good plan. There is a good article about this on gotquestions dot come called "Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?" I hope this helps. God loves you and your questions!
It's a good question. Here's my take. Yes, every person has the free will to accept Jesus. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2) and God wants everyone to be saved (1 Tim 2:4) so salvation is truly open to all. When pondering if free will exists, consider this: God would not create a world in which He couldn't exist. Because God is love (1 John 4:16) He would only create a world in which Love can exist. Love is only love if it's given freely and without duress or compulsion. God loved us first (1 John 4:19) and He wanted us to love Him back, so by necessity (and grace) God gave us free will so we could CHOOSE to love Him back. As for Pharaoh's heart, it was already hard. God didn't take an innocent man and manipulate him for His purposes. He gave Pharaoh over to what he already was and used it to accomplish His good plan. There is a good article about this on gotquestions dot come called "Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?" I hope this helps. God loves you and your questions!
It’s a good question. When it comes to hardening Pharaoh’s heart, his heart was already like iron. He was already enslaving millions and ordering baby boys killed. It’s not that God takes innocent people and manipulates them into doing something they would never do. It’s that sometimes He doesn’t hold them back - He lets them be what they already are. I see it like God took His hand of restraint off Pharaoh's heart and it went the way it was already heading - turning rock-hard.
When thinking about free will, ponder this: God would not create a world in which He could not exist. Because God is love (1 John 4:16) He would only create a world in which love could exist. Love is only love if it’s given freely and without duress or compulsion. You can program a robot or put a gun to someone’s head to make them say “I love you”. But even if they say it loudly, it’s not love. It’s only programming or pressure and it’s unsatisfying and meaningless. God doesn’t want that from us. So by necessity (and grace) God gave humans free will so we could choose to love Him back. He loved us first (1 John 4:19) and because of the gift of free will, we CAN love Him in return. And that means the world to Him.
Deut. 30:19 “…I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live” God wouldn’t tell you to choose life (and Jesus is life [John 16:4]) if you didn’t have the choice. Enjoy your freedom in Him!
Hi Tara-Lee. Can God's hardening of Pharohs heart also be understood as God giving Pharoh over to the desires of his (Pharaoh's) heart?
2/1/2023…thank you TLC. Can you give suggestions on how to share the last plaque with children…it is so hard to understand why God would allow children to die…
You meant 2024, right?
I’m really confused why this is the second time she mentioned “God sought to kill someone” in Exodus 4 when all the translations I’ve seen explicitly say Moses or it’s very clear that it’s meant to be Moses.
I'm sure there were a lot of comments on last year's original "Day 33" video concerning God hardening Pharaoh's heart which is why, I'm assuming, a new one was made 2 months ago. But, this leads to another question. If God is sovereign over all hearts and no one is beyond His reach, doesn't that mean that He actively allows people to go unsaved because he's not softening their hearts? I don't even want to contemplate this.
My concern also. This is why I dslike the free will argument.
Explain the image of the cross with the hyssop branch mentioned. I understand the relationship to the cross - just can’t see how it would look (other than blood over and on the sides of the doorway). Help me see it!
I was wondering… were the female immigrant/foreigner women- who couldn’t be circumcised- allowed to participate in the Meal? I’ve searched but can’t find any clarification on this.
I don’t understand how the blood makes the shape of a cross..?
SAME and I keep researching it…. It makes an upside down U in my mind????
It said we need to celebrate Passover forever. Then why don't we?
The Jews still do.
I think the Hebrews still do, at least some, but I don't know why the Gentiles don't. Did we replace it with the crucifixion and resurrection (Easter)?
Some of us do
But it wasn't in the list the Gentiles were given from the Jerusalem church.
Our family does, and we are not Jewish. It's a beautiful tradition to pass down to our children. All the feasts in God's Word precious to celebrate! 🙌🏼💗
Please someone explain the dripping cross. In my understanding it can not picture a cross.
Came here for this. I don’t get the connection either.
This is how I understand it….Draw a vertical line from the top where the blood was placed to the bottom of the door. Then draw another horizontal line from the left to the right of the door where the blood was smeared. It forms a cross. Our Lord Jesus died on a cross and shed his blood for the forgiveness of our sins. The Lord Jesus is our Messiah and the Passover lamb. His blood covers our sins. Read 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
Easy to see if the hysop branch was drug from right to left across the closed door
There are many pictures that show the blood being marked across the entire top of the lintel (or top beam), as well as half way down the sides. I drew out a picture and at first I said the same thing "how can this represent the cross?" However, I then went to the ESV (I use the NLT usually) and the ESV says "Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin and TOUCH the lintel and two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." (Ex. 12:22). In the NKJV the verse says "And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and STRIKE the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." Using these two versions, I see that they were not to paint it or smear it as we see depicted in so many pictures. If this is the case, it would be more like a "splat" in those spots on the doorposts and lintel. If you think of it this way or draw it out (adding some blood dripping down from where it was struck in each spot), it gives a much better visual of what Tara-Leigh is saying. I hope I was able to type this out in a way that was understandable. If I could, I would have drawn you a picture to put here. I am a very visual learner :) I hope this helps. It is just my personal understanding after comparing the different translations.
Here are a couple of links (visuals) that I found that helped me visualize it:
christart.com/clipart/image/passover
johntsquires.com/2023/09/06/escaping-from-oppression-how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-exodus-exodus-12-pentecost-15a/
@@juliesears5515 I really appreciate your insights and the links you sent. All very helpful. Blessings.
She mentions the destroying angel, but I don't see this phrase used in these chapters, only the LORD/YHWH or first person 'I' said if YHWH, I only see 'destroyer' (Hebrew 'sahat') in 12:23, thank you for any help with why she sees Christophany or Theophany here.
In 12:23 Moses is talking, not God so it’s a bit hard to figure out. I don’t see God mentioning anything about an angel, only Moses. I could be wrong though. It is definitely clear that God passed through the land.
I didn't see anything about a destroying angel either but it may just be my translation.
I have a question about the hyssop branch and the blood on the door frame, how does that make a cross? I see tat in my mind as an upside down u. Thank you for clarifying.
Can someone help me with the imagery of the cross ✝️ on the doors, please? It sounds beautiful but I am not seeing it. Blood down each side and across the top od the door frame.... I'm just not seeing this ----> ✝️
I’m with you!
🤍2024
This particular story has always somewhat bothered me, as it says that God hardened Pharaoh's heart. This is why I dislike the free will argument. Where was Pharaoh's supposed free will? How is it comforting to serve a God that hardens your heart? You are not given a choice. Yes, you are right it can push you away when you have no choice in the matter.
I suggest reading David Guzick's commentary over this. And praying for God to reveal to you the true meaning of this scripture. The all knowing God knew the bend of Pharaoh’s heart. Pharaoh always had a choice. The whole point of the plagues was to show Pharaoh and the Egyptians how God is the One True God, not the gods they had been worshipping. Every time a plague hit was a chance for them to recognize this fact, repent, and choose to follow Him. Scripture says God did this so "Pharaoh would have no excuse." God knew Pharaoh would never truly repent and recognize Him as the One True God. It was still Pharaoh’s choice to have a hard heart towards God. God used that hard heart in His plan to free the Israelites and even the Egyptians that recognized who God is. When scripture says "Pharaoh hardened his heart as God said." That is simple confirmation of God already knowing how Pharaoh would react. When scripture says "God hardened Pharaoh’s heart" that is God using his hard heart in His plan. Pharaoh’s hard heart would not derail the plan of God but be used by Him to not only save the Israelites but many of the Egyptians too.
@MoJoslin Thank you for your response. I'm not sure I agree with what you are saying, however. There is a difference between knowing something will happen and causing something to happen. It clearly says God hardened Pharaoh's heart, not that God knew Pharaoh's heart would be hardened. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
@susangraham1203 He simply hardened a heart that was already hardened. If that makes anymore sense. God would never harden a heart that would have decided to be for Him. I see it as, God knew what Pharoah would do, He just had him do it at a certain time to suit His timeline.
@MoJoslin Interesting take on that. You could be right, but I still struggle because it does say God hardened Pharaoh's heart. How can God harden an already hardened heart? Something for me to think about.
@susangraham1203 the way my pastor described it is that Pharoah's heart was hardening and God sealed the deal on it. Pharaoh's heart would never turn to God. For one, because, although Pharoah was warned so he would have no excuse, he continued on his way away from God and had no desire to be His. 2. God took Pharaoh’s decision and gave him what he wanted. A life that ended without God in his heart and an eternity that would never have God in it.
I can't agree that Christ or the Father was the "destroyer" angel. The Hebrew word used there is H7843 and translated "destroyer". This is the same word used in Isaiah 54:16 when God says He created the destroyer. So, in short the devil is the one killing all the firstborn. The law of sin and death is in effect here. Fortunately for Egypt, God holds the enemy back from taking all of them.
You used God's sovereignty over hearts, as shown with Pharaoh, to say no one is too far from God. But doesn't Pharaoh's case show God is willing to purposefully turn people away from him? Doesn't that go against his nature?
I don’t understand how that would make a cross shape at all.
So shallow the commentators of this lady and the problem is that it might shape in a wrong way the concepts of the Bible in many people; read the Bible by yourself letting his spirit reveal to you the truth; I don’t agree with this lady at all, it looks like making a business out of reading the Bible.
It's okay to study with multiple commentators to glean different insight in your study, but I do agree it has become a business. She sells four separate books for this plan.
It seems you would move on and find another Bible Study that helps you grow, rather than make comments that discourage others whose Christian walk has greatly been enhanced by TBC. I can only say that on my second trip thru, there is no doubt that I have a greater love for the God who created me and desire to serve Him. Isn’t that what its all about?
Yes, and Amen. Blessings 🙌
Move on to a Bible reading plan that you "agree" with. Why would you insult everyone connected with The Bible Recap? What is your motive?
There are many pictures that show the blood being marked across the entire top of the lintel (or top beam), as well as half way down the sides. I drew out a picture and at first I said the same thing "how can this represent the cross?" However, I then went to the ESV (I use the NLT usually) and the ESV says "Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin and TOUCH the lintel and two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." (Ex. 12:22). In the NKJV the verse says "And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and STRIKE the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." Using these two versions, I see that they were not to paint it or smear it as we see depicted in so many pictures. If this is the case, it would be more like a "splat" in those spots on the doorposts and lintel. If you think of it this way or draw it out (adding some blood dripping down from where it was struck in each spot), it gives a much better visual of what Tara-Leigh is saying. I hope I was able to type this out in a way that was understandable. If I could, I would have drawn you a picture to put here. I am a very visual learner :) I hope this helps. It is just my personal understanding after comparing the different translations.
Here are a couple of links (visuals) that I found that helped me visualize it:
christart.com/clipart/image/passover
johntsquires.com/2023/09/06/escaping-from-oppression-how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-exodus-exodus-12-pentecost-15a/
He is so patient with Us I see the foreshadowing of Jesus Blood Good morning Family excellent recap TLC have a blessed day in His Presence He is where the Joy is 💯❤️🙌