This week, we complete the rest of Exodus. There are lots of laws that seem antiquated and irrelevant today. But they remind us that being God’s people means treating others with respect and fairness and that God cares about every aspect of our lives and our relationships with those around us. We also learn how to build a Tabernacle. Rev. DeVega offers a reason to read these detailed descriptions:

“On the one hand, this can seem needlessly repetitive to us as we read it. On the other hand, however, it highlights the exactness and attention with which the Israelites followed God’s instructions. They built (the Tabernacle) just as God said, assuring that their worship of God would be faithful and authentic…Such detailed instructions show the great care that accompanies God’s holiness.”

Haven’t bought your book yet? Here are the 4th week’s readings. And feel free to start this week if you want to be a part of this exciting journey.

January 27 Exodus 22:1-24:18

January 28 Exodus 25:1-27:21

January 29 Exodus 28:1-30:38

January 30 Exodus 31:1-34:35

January 31 Exodus 35:1-40:38

February 1 Leviticus 1:1-4:35

February 2 Leviticus 5:1-7:38

The book is available from Amazon or Cokesbury.

Want to connect with others who are also reading the Bible? Join us on the third Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm (right before The Table). Some questions we might discuss – how to fit in the daily readings or what to do when you get bogged down in the details that don’t seem relevant today. Our next meeting will be February 19, see you then.