“So when I heard this thing I tore my garment and my robe and plucked out some of the hair of my head and beard and sat down, astonished.." Ezra, Priest and Scribe City of Jerusalem, Circa 460 BC. --------------------------------- Ezra was a puzzled man. A thoroughly baffled, perplexed man. And the source of his...
A few weeks ago, as I was reading the Book of Leviticus, I came across a very interesting passage indeed - a passage that describes the consecration of Aaron, Moses elder brother, as High Priest. Exactly as the Lord had commanded him, I learnt, Moses had...
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Ah, what a glorious promise! We welcome you, Christ our Saviour. Come and fellowship with us,...
I know a man, a very gifted, artistic man, named Peter. Let’s call him Peter Mbithi. I came across him about two years ago, as I was seeking a graphic designer for a new venture. Now, unfortunately for Peter, I happened to be studying the book of Exodus...
It’s been three months since Moses led the House of Jacob out of the land of Pharaoh. And they have finally made it to the foot of Mt Sinai. (They don’t know this of course, but it will be another forty years before they get into the...
“Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near.." ---------------- So, Moses has finally taken up his Mission, and requested a recalcitrant Pharaoh to let the...
I'm sure you know the story; Moses is at the “back of the desert” patiently tending his father-in-law’s sheep. Behold, he sees a burning bush. He approaches it, wondering what on earth could be going on. Suddenly he hears a voice; “Moses, Moses!” And just like that, Moses’ life is never...
It’s been several years since Isaac met and fell in love with his wife Rebekah, and they have been blessed with two sons, Esau and Jacob. Esau is married, Jacob single. Esau has two wives named Judith and Basemath. And, we are reliably informed, the two women are a...
Now, it is said that a thirsty camel can drink up to 135 liters of water, in 13 minutes. Yep, 135 liters. So, as I was writing my last post about Rebekah, Isaac’s beautiful bride, I had a few thoughts on my mind. And of course I couldn’t...
And the man, wondering at her, remained silent.. Remained silent. So as to know whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous.. ---------- I’m sure you remember the story. Abraham’s son Isaac is all grown up, and needs a wife, And please..please..not a Canaanite one! So his father summons a trusted...