Lesson 292: Exodus 16:20
The Blueprint — The Verse
However, some of them paid no attention to MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More; they kept part of it until morning, but it was full of maggots and began to smell. So MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More was angry with them.
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The Context — The History
In the wilderness after the exodus, God provided manna daily to teach IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More dependence. Gathering more than a day's portion violated explicit instructions given in a context where trust, not hoarding, defined covenant life with the Lord who led them.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More grumbled for food, and God sent manna with clear rules: gather enough for each day, and do not keep leftovers overnight except before the Sabbath. Some ignored MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More, kept extra manna, and found it spoiled by morning, provoking his anger.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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And MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More said, Let no man leave of it till the morning.
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And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: and when the sun waxed hot, it melted.
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Discussion
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Where are you tempted to hoard instead of trusting daily provision?
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What does disobedience to clear instruction reveal about the heart?
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How does God use daily rhythms to train his people in faithFaith is the act of trusting God’s character, promises, and redemptive work even before the outcome is seen. In Scripture, faith is not blind belief but a confident reliance on God’s truth, rooted in His past actions and revealed purpose. It is the foundation of the believer’s relationship with God and the driving force behind obedience, endurance, and hope.... More?
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