Shekinahglory
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25 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Go, sacrifice to your God here in the land.” 26 But Moses said, “That would not be right. The sacrifices we offer the Lord our God would be detestable to the Egyptians. And if we offer sacrifices that are detestable in their eyes, will they not stone us? 27 We must take a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to the Lord our God, as he commands us.”
Pharaoh is a picture of the ruler of this world and Egypt is a picture of the World. Interestingly Egypt has produced the Book of the Dead our Lord has the Book of Life. Don't know if it means anything but I think its cool. The ruler of this world is the great compromiser. Hey go ahead and worship your God but don't separate yourself from the world make your sacrifices here in the Land. But the Lord calls us to come out from the world and to be spiritual pilgrims and aliens in this world.
We are given the reason why unbelievers find Christians so difficult. The things the people of the world think of as gods to be worshipped we find are the things that need to be sacrificed. Pride is humbleness for us, revenge is turning the other cheek and forgiveness is hold a grudge. These are the things, and more, that cause unbelievers to see us as radical people. I am sure some maybe most have had spiritual stones cast at as we have tried to bring the Good News. In the final verse is the biggest stumbling block for most. Our sacrifices are to be after a three day journey which points us to the crucifixion and Resurrection. The cross of Christ is a huge stumbling block. For some they actually think it was child abuse, how nuts is that? For most it is the trouble of admitting we are the worst of sinners who needed the Holy Son of God to die for us. Lots don't want to admit that about themselves. What are some of the things you have experienced trying to make disciples of all men? My favorite was the younger woman I was talking with and i was so unexpecting her answer it caused me to break into laughter. I have to admit it was a sign of the times. She looked at me and said thanks and then hit me with "I'm sorry that's fake news."
Pharaoh is a picture of the ruler of this world and Egypt is a picture of the World. Interestingly Egypt has produced the Book of the Dead our Lord has the Book of Life. Don't know if it means anything but I think its cool. The ruler of this world is the great compromiser. Hey go ahead and worship your God but don't separate yourself from the world make your sacrifices here in the Land. But the Lord calls us to come out from the world and to be spiritual pilgrims and aliens in this world.
We are given the reason why unbelievers find Christians so difficult. The things the people of the world think of as gods to be worshipped we find are the things that need to be sacrificed. Pride is humbleness for us, revenge is turning the other cheek and forgiveness is hold a grudge. These are the things, and more, that cause unbelievers to see us as radical people. I am sure some maybe most have had spiritual stones cast at as we have tried to bring the Good News. In the final verse is the biggest stumbling block for most. Our sacrifices are to be after a three day journey which points us to the crucifixion and Resurrection. The cross of Christ is a huge stumbling block. For some they actually think it was child abuse, how nuts is that? For most it is the trouble of admitting we are the worst of sinners who needed the Holy Son of God to die for us. Lots don't want to admit that about themselves. What are some of the things you have experienced trying to make disciples of all men? My favorite was the younger woman I was talking with and i was so unexpecting her answer it caused me to break into laughter. I have to admit it was a sign of the times. She looked at me and said thanks and then hit me with "I'm sorry that's fake news."