In our eighth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 17:8-18:27:

  • The important question & disagreement: is Christmas music okay before Thanksgiving?
  • Joshua appears—a key figure for later
  • Again: the significance of the staff
  • Amalek, part of Esau’s line—looking back to Genesis
  • The focus on obedience
  • The emphasis on the passage: Yahweh on Israel’s side
  • Douglas Stuart: “This verse does not teach the efficacy of prayer without ceasing but rather the fact that Israelite holy war was God’s war.”
  • The role of memory
  • Comparing Amalek with Jethro—who is Jethro?
  • Jethro as an example of the proper response to God
  • A reminder for our evangelism
  • The wisdom from Jethro
  • A multitude of people knowing the laws & having wisdom
  • Connections to the NT qualifications for elders

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

  • Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
  • Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
  • Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
  • The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

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