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The Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 35.After a brief emphasis on the importance of the Sabbath, God calls upon those with generous hearts to gather materials for the construction of the Tabernacle. The time to construct this special place of worship was near. They were to provide gold, silver, bronze, and various types of cloth and yarns, as well as wood and animal skins for the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Every household had an opportunity to take part in collecting what was needed to build the place where God would dwell among them.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 34. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics.Having broken the previous tablets upon which God wrote the Ten Commandments, Moses now receives them for a second time. When he returns from Sinai, Moses' face was radiant with the glory of God, which frightened the people. From that point forward, Moses would wear a veil over his face whenever he spoke with the people after consulting with God. Here also, God reaffirms his covenant with the Israelites and again promises he will drive out the nations living in the Promised Land.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the Minnesota North District and host of Concord Matters on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe in this special 100th episode to study Exodus 33. Find Concord Matters at kfuo.org/concordmatters.YHWH describes the Israelites as a "stiff-necked" people, referring to their stubbornness and disobedience, in the wake of their worship of the golden calf. In response, God says he will no longer travel with the Israelites as they journey to the promised land, lest they anger him and he destroy them. However, despite his understandable frustration, God does not abandon the Israelites completely. He sends an angel ahead of them to guide and protect them, as he had previously promised. Yet, the Israelites mourn over God's judgement, so Moses intercedes on their behalf, pleading with God to show mercy. Does God relent?It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. William Orr, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Ann, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 32.The people felt as though Moses was taking a long time to come down from Mount Sinai. What was YHWH saying to him? Had he even survived his encounter with the God who brought the plagues upon the Egyptians? Would he ever return? Their doubts led them to apostasy, and, in an act of great shame and sin, they created for themselves an idol and credited it with their redemption from slavery.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Nathanial Brown, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Correll, MN; Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham, MN; and Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 31.YHWH reveals to Moses who he has chosen to construct the tabernacle. Men to whom God has given the skill to be craftsmen. Then the importance of keeping the Sabbath, first ordained during creation, is emphasized for the benefit of God’s people. God is so serious about keeping the sabbath that failure to do so came with the penalty of death. Does this still apply today?It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Brandt Hoffman, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church and School in Coos Bay, OR, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 30.God gives Moses detailed instructions for the construction of the altar of incense, which will go inside the tabernacle; the bronze basin just outside the tent; and rules concerning incense and anointing oil. It’s also in this section that God commands a census tax—atonement money, as it is written—of a half shekel to be contributed as an offering.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 29.Turning from the detailed description of the vestments in the last chapter, God now reveals to Moses his will for how Aaron and the priests will be consecrated and ordained for their vocation. God commands that every person and thing used in worship of him is to be set apart and made holy. This section ends with a preview of what Aaron and the priests will actually do in their service.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. David Duke, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane, NY and adjunct professor of Old Testament at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catherines, ON, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 28.With the tabernacle’s design established, God’s instructions now focus on the adornment of the priests. Aaron and his sons are appointed as priests and this chapter details the intricate and ornate ceremonial garments they are to wear. Why is God so concerned with having men set apart for priesthood and why are their vestments so intricate? For glory and beauty!It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 27.God continues to give his instructions to Moses regarding the construction of the Tabernacle. Our attention shifts from the holy of holies to the bronze altar and outer courtyard where the altar of sacrifice was located. This section ends with God’s command that the people supply pure olive oil for a lamp to burn continually in the tent of meeting, tended to by the priests.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.

The Rev. Ben Dose, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, IA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 26.The Tabernacle, or mishkan in Hebrew, is the portable sanctuary the Israelites used during their journey to the promised land. They would disassemble it every time they moved and reassembled where they stopped. Like its furnishings, God had specific instructions regarding the construction of the Tabernacle itself. This is part one.It’s the true story of God reaching down into history and, through an unlikely prophet, redeeming his chosen people from slavery. It’s the story of Exodus, but it’s also the story of us all. How through Christ, God has liberated us from sin, death, and the Devil. Don’t miss this chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Exodus on Thy Strong Word.