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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 4:10-17

We read Exodus 4:10-17 as a profound display of God's sovereign grace and divine calling within the covenantal framework. Here, Moses' reluctance and self-perceived inadequacy are met with God's insistence on His sovereign choice and provision. This passage illustrates God's effectual calling, as He

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 4:10-17

We read Exodus 4:10-17 through the lens of Law and Gospel. Moses' reluctance and speech impediment expose human weakness and inability, reflecting the Law’s function to reveal our inadequacy. God's provision of Aaron as a spokesperson is Gospel, pointing to God's provision of Christ who speaks effic

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 4:10-17

We read this passage as a demonstration of God's unwavering commitment to liberate the oppressed and empower those who feel inadequate. Moses' hesitation and self-doubt resonate with our own struggles, yet we see God's assurance as a promise that divine power accompanies our call to justice. In this

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 40:1-15

We read this passage as God's meticulous instructions for the consecration of the tabernacle, signifying His holiness and His desire to dwell among His people. The tabernacle is a type of Christ, the ultimate dwelling of God with man. We see in the anointing of Aaron and his sons the foreshadowing o

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 40:1-15

We read Exodus 40:1-15 as the culmination of God's redemptive work through the Mosaic covenant, foreshadowing the ultimate fulfillment in Christ. The establishment of the Tabernacle signifies God's dwelling among His covenant people, a theme that reaches its climax in the incarnation of Christ. This

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 40:1-15

We read Exodus 40:1-15 as a significant passage that highlights the Law's demands in the meticulous instructions for consecrating the tabernacle and its priests. This text exposes our inability to meet God's holiness on our own, pointing us to the necessity of Christ as our true High Priest who fulf

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 40:1-15

We read Exodus 40:1-15 as an Old Testament prefiguration of the sacramental life of the Church. The anointing of the Tabernacle and the priests is seen as a type for the anointing in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. The instructions given by God for the consecration of the T

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 40:1-15

We read this passage in Exodus 40:1-15 as a powerful narrative of divine deliverance, where God instructs Moses to set up the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's abiding presence with His people. This is a reminder that God does not abandon His people but dwells among us, guiding us through our own journe

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 38:1-7

We read Exodus 38:1-7 as a detailed account of the construction of the bronze altar, emphasizing the meticulous obedience to God's commands in the tabernacle's construction. This passage underscores the necessity of atonement for sin, prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Christ on the cross. The al

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 38:1-7

We read this passage, which describes the construction of the altar of burnt offering, as part of God's sovereign covenantal dealings with Israel. The altar signifies God's provision for atonement, pointing forward to Christ, the ultimate sacrifice. This text, situated within the tabernacle's constr

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 38:1-7

We read Exodus 38:1-7 through the lens of Law and Gospel, understanding the construction of the altar as an essential component of the sacrificial system that points to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. The Law here is visible in the demands for precise obedience in worship, reflecting our inability to f

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 38:1-7

In reading Exodus 38:1-7, we see the sacramental nature of the altar of burnt offering as prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, which is re-presented in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The meticulous construction of the altar with acacia wood and bronze signifies the preparation

The Holy Sacrifice of the MassThe Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian lifeThe Real Presence of Christ in the EucharistExodus 38:1-7

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 38:1-7

We read Exodus 38:1-7 through the lens of liberation and divine craftsmanship, seeing the construction of the altar as a symbol of God's deliverance and presence among the people. The altar, made from bronze, a resilient material, represents the strength and enduring hope of our ancestors who built

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 9:13-35

We read Exodus 9:13-35 as a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty and judgment against sin. The passage highlights the hardening of Pharaoh's heart as a judgment upon his persistent rebellion, which displays God's justice and power. Through the seventh plague, God declares His unique authority

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 9:13-35

We read Exodus 9:13-35 as an integral part of the unfolding redemptive history, where God's sovereign power is displayed through the plagues as He hardens Pharaoh's heart for His own glory. This passage is not merely about God's judgments on Egypt but is a profound revelation of His covenantal faith

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 9:13-35

We read Exodus 9:13-35 through the Lutheran Lens as a vivid example of the Law's work in exposing the hardness of the human heart and the futility of rebellion against God. The plagues, particularly the seventh plague of hail, serve as a manifestation of God's righteous judgment, underscoring humani

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 9:13-35

In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read Exodus 9:13-35 as a profound demonstration of God's sovereignty and justice, manifesting both His mercy and His righteous judgment. This passage underscores God's authority over creation, as seen in the plague of hail, and serves as a reminder of His cov

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 9:13-35

We read Exodus 9:13-35 as a powerful testament to God's unwavering commitment to liberation and justice. Pharaoh's hardened heart and the subsequent plagues are clear signs of divine intervention against oppressive systems. We see a God who takes sides, who is not neutral in the face of injustice, b

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 10:1-20

We read Exodus 10:1-20 as a profound demonstration of God's sovereignty and judgment over the false gods of Egypt through the plague of locusts. This passage underscores God's control over creation and his right to judge nations, highlighting the futility of resisting His will. Pharaoh's hardened he

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 10:1-20

We read Exodus 10:1-20 as a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty over creation and history, particularly in His dealings with Pharaoh and Egypt. The text showcases God's sovereign grace in executing His divine decree, hardening Pharaoh's heart to reveal His glory and power to His covenant peo

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 10:1-20

We read this passage of Exodus 10:1-20 as a profound demonstration of the Law in its full severity, revealing the hardness of the human heart apart from God’s intervention. The plagues, and specifically the plague of locusts, serve as a vivid testament to the consequences of sin and the stubbornness

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 10:1-20

In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read Exodus 10:1-20 as a powerful display of God's sovereignty and the hardening of Pharaoh's heart as a divine action meant to reveal God's glory and justice. This passage shows God's involvement in human history, which prefigures the Incarnation, where God

Divine Providence, which is God's loving and wise governance of creationThe Paschal Mystery, which sees the Exodus as a foreshadowing of Christ's death and resurrectionThe concept of typology, where events in the Old Testament prefigure New Testament realitiesExodus 10:1-20

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 10:1-20

We read this passage in Exodus 10:1-20 as a dramatic illustration of God's deliverance and liberation. The plagues are God's mighty acts of justice against oppression, showing that no Pharaoh, no system of enslavement, can withstand the Lord's power. We see ourselves in the Israelites, an oppressed

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 11:1-10

We read Exodus 11:1-10 as a profound demonstration of the sovereignty and justice of God. This passage reveals the final plague as the divine judgment against Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt, highlighting God's power to redeem His people. In this narrative, we see a typological foreshadowing of Christ

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