Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Exodus)
我夜间的歌曲《出埃及记》
Text: Exodus 24: 4-5
MEDITATION
Exodus 24:4-5
4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD. And he rose early in the morning, and built an altar at the foot of the mountain, and twelve pillars according to the twelve tribes of Israel.
5 Then he sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD.
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. All the words of the LORD
a. These were written down.
b. The written word would be a feature in Israel’s faith in God.
c. All the words:
i. Relating to basic teachings and commands from God.
ii. In this context, it would mean the Ten Commandments especially.
2. A special altar
a. Twelve pillars were set up.
b. They represented all the tribes of Israel.
c. The Tabernacle had not been erected yet and thus, this altar was valid.
3. A special team of “young men”
a. Moses selected them.
b. Their work was to help him make a sacrifice to the LORD.
c. This was a special occasion.
d. The official priesthood was not yet set up.
e. Thus, their assistance was not wrong.
4. The offering to be given
a. Burnt offerings represented two things especially:
i. Thanksgiving
ii. Consecration
b. Peace offerings
i. God’s peace was appreciated.
ii. His peace was celebrated.
iii. Sins have been forgiven and Israel was at peace with God mercifully.
经文：出埃及记 24:4-5
沉思
《出埃及记 24:4-5》
4摩西将耶和华的命令都写上。清早起来，在山下筑一座坛，按以色列十二支派立十二根柱子，5又打发以色列人中的少年人去献燔祭，又向耶和华献牛为平安祭。