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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 11:1-10
We read Exodus 11:1-10 through the lens of God's sovereign decree and his covenantal dealings with his people. This passage is a crucial moment in redemptive history, where God's sovereign plan to deliver Israel from bondage in Egypt anticipates the ultimate redemption through Christ. The hardening
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 11:1-10
We read Exodus 11:1-10 as a vivid illustration of the Law at work, revealing the depth of human sinfulness and rebellion against God. This passage exposes Pharaoh's hardened heart, illustrating humanity's incapacity to choose God without divine intervention. The coming final plague is a manifestatio
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 11:1-10
We read Exodus 11:1-10 as a profound prefiguration of the Paschal Mystery, central to our faith. The final plague, the death of the firstborn, signifies the ultimate deliverance of God's people, which finds its fulfillment in Christ, the Lamb of God, whose sacrifice on the Cross redeems us from sin
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 11:1-10
We read Exodus 11:1-10 as a powerful testament to God's unwavering commitment to deliverance and justice. This passage recounts the final plague that God would bring upon Egypt, highlighting God's active intervention in history to liberate an oppressed people. We see this as a profound affirmation t
Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 1:15-22
We read Exodus 1:15-22 as a powerful testament to God's providence and sovereignty in the preservation of His people, Israel, through the faithful actions of the Hebrew midwives. The narrative reveals God's covenantal faithfulness, as He thwarts Pharaoh's evil plans and blesses those who fear Him. T
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 1:15-22
We read Exodus 1:15-22 as a profound demonstration of God's sovereign grace at work in the preservation of His covenant people. The courageous actions of the Hebrew midwives are set against the backdrop of God's redemptive history, where His providential care ensures the survival of Israel, the line
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 1:15-22
We read Exodus 1:15-22 through the lens of the Law and Gospel distinction. The passage reveals the Law in the form of Pharaoh's oppressive command, exposing the sinfulness and brokenness of human power. Yet, even amidst such darkness, we see a glimmer of the Gospel in the faithfulness and courage of
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 1:15-22
We read this passage from Exodus 1:15-22 as a profound testament to the dignity of human life and the call to moral courage. Within the Roman Catholic tradition, the actions of the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, are seen as an early example of adherence to divine law over human law, reflecting
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 1:15-22
We read this passage as a powerful testament to the God who acts decisively in history to deliver the oppressed. The midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, are celebrated as early figures of resistance, embodying courage and faithfulness in the face of systemic oppression. Their defiance of Pharaoh's decree i
Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 12:1-14
We read this passage as a decisive moment in God's redemptive history, where the Passover becomes a foundation for understanding the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. The clear instructions for the lamb's blood on the doorposts foreshadow the blood of Christ, which covers and redeems us from death. This
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 12:1-14
We read Exodus 12:1-14 as a pivotal moment in the unfolding redemptive history, where God establishes the Passover as a sign and seal of His covenant grace. This passage is not merely historical but profoundly theological, showing God's sovereign deliverance of His chosen people from bondage, prefig
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 12:1-14
When we read Exodus 12:1-14 through the Lutheran Lens, we see the Passover as a profound foreshadowing of Christ's sacrificial work for our salvation. The slaughtered lamb and the blood applied to the doorposts prefigure Christ, the Lamb of God, whose blood is shed for the forgiveness of sins. This
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 12:1-14
We read this passage as a foundational moment in salvation history, prefiguring the Paschal Mystery of Christ. The institution of the Passover by God is a sign of His covenantal love and a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God. In this passage, we see the importance of ri
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 12:1-14
We read this passage as a powerful testament to God's unwavering commitment to liberation and deliverance. The Exodus narrative is not just a story of the past; it is our story, echoing the cries of our ancestors who longed for freedom from the bondage of slavery. The blood of the lamb serves as a p
Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 13:1-16
We read Exodus 13:1-16 as a profound testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness in establishing Israel's identity as His chosen people. The command to consecrate the firstborn underscores the principle of substitutionary atonement, foreshadowing Christ, our Passover Lamb. The passage highlights
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 13:1-16
We read Exodus 13:1-16 as a profound illustration of God's covenant faithfulness and the unfolding of redemptive history. This passage marks the consecration of the firstborn, a sign pointing to Christ, the firstborn over all creation and the ultimate sacrificial Lamb. Within the covenantal framewor
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 13:1-16
We read Exodus 13:1-16 through the lens of Law and Gospel, recognizing the Law in God's command to consecrate the firstborn as a reminder of Israel's deliverance from Egypt. This command highlights both God's demand for holiness and our inability to fulfill it perfectly. Yet, this passage also point
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 13:1-16
In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read Exodus 13:1-16 as a profound testament to God's covenantal faithfulness and His call to consecration. This passage, which centers on the consecration of the firstborn, anticipates the ultimate sanctification realized in the Incarnation of Christ. We see
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 13:1-16
We read this passage as a foundational affirmation of God's commitment to deliverance and liberation. The consecration of the firstborn in Exodus 13:1-16 is a profound reminder of God's power to free the enslaved and set apart a people for Himself. It is a call to remember and celebrate our delivera
Traditional Lens Commentary: Exodus 14:1-14
In Exodus 14:1-14, we read this as a profound demonstration of God's sovereign power and faithfulness to His covenant people. This passage highlights the Lord's deliverance of Israel from their Egyptian oppressors, emphasizing His control over creation and history. We see a typological foreshadowing
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Exodus 14:1-14
We read Exodus 14:1-14 as a pivotal moment in redemptive history, showcasing God's sovereign grace and his covenant faithfulness to Israel. This passage reveals God's control over history, as he hardens Pharaoh's heart to demonstrate his power and deliver his people. The crossing of the Red Sea is a
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 14:1-14
We read Exodus 14:1-14 as a profound demonstration of the dialectic of Law and Gospel. The Law is evident in the Israelites' dire situation, trapped between the Egyptian army and the sea, which exposes their helplessness and inability to save themselves. The Gospel shines through God's promise of de
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Exodus 14:1-14
In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read Exodus 14:1-14 as a powerful testament to God's providence and faithfulness to His covenant people. The passage reveals God's sovereign control over creation and history, preparing the way for His people's deliverance while prefiguring the sacramental na
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Exodus 14:1-14
We read this passage as the quintessential story of God's deliverance and liberation of the oppressed. This is our Exodus narrative, where God hears the cries of our ancestors and acts decisively against the systems of bondage. We see ourselves in the Israelites, standing on the brink of the Red Sea