365 Reflections

Exodus 38 rounds off the construction of the tabernacle by giving us the details of Bezalel's construction of the altar, bronze basin and the Courtyard and then the cost of the materials. Two things are important to note about the features of the tabernacle. 1. There was only one door. Exodus 38:18–19 (NLT) He made the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard of finely woven linen, and he decorated it with beautiful embroidery in blue, purple, and scarlet thread. It was 30 feet long, and its height was 7½ feet, just like the curtains of the courtyard walls. 19 It was supported by four posts, each set securely in its own bronze base. The tops of the posts were overlaid with silver, and the hooks and rings were also made of silver. This tent was only entered through one entry. It is pointing to the reality that or salvation happens in ONE name through ONE person. Jesus Christ is our entrance into the presence of God. For nomadic people in the hot desert sun, convenience wo...

In Acts 24, Paul is in the midst of a drawn out trial brought against him by the Jews for desecrating the temple. They have no proof, their witness have fled, and Paul is in custody with limitedfreedom granted by Governor Felix in Caesarea. One occasion, Felix brought Paul out of jail to hear him speak. What would you say while sitting in custody to the governor when there's no proof of wrongdoing on your part? Reason for your freedom? Beg for your freedom? Plead your case? Bargain? Perhaps we would do that. But Paul doesn't. Acts 24:24–25 (ESV) After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” Paul speaks about Jesus. He can't help it.  Remember Paul's words from  2 Corinthians 5:...