October 10 – Exodus 23:10-19

Episode 1010 of the When God Whispers podcast, hosted by Lori Morgan, titled "October 10 – Exodus 23:10-19" was published on October 10, 2023 and runs 5 minutes.

October 10, 2023 ·5m · When God Whispers

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Summary

These scriptures remind us to keep the Sabbath holy and a day of rest. God also reminds us that everyone needs the rest, our workers and our animals. Instructions are shared about Feasts and when and how they should be observed. God didn’t leave anything to chance with the Israelites. He gave them specific instructions and they still couldn’t get it right. I wish I could say we do better, but we are the same. God gives us specific instructions on what we need to do to enjoy the wonderful salvation of Jesus, and we still can’t get it right. Why do you think we are unwilling or unable to follow the instructions we are given by God on how to please Him? Do you observe the Sabbath as a day of rest? If so, how? I can understand how the observations, feast, sacrifices, and offerings were difficult to keep up with, but the mentioning of first fruits resonates with me. How are you offering your first fruits to God? What actions can you begin now to offer your first fruits to our loving God? What do you believe is meant by “first fruits”? Does it mean the first we plant? The first we harvest? Or maybe it is the best, as in “first place”? Ask God what you are to consider your “first fruits”. How can we encourage others to offer their first fruits? How can we teach our children to do so?

Episode Description

I wish I could say we do better, but we are the same. God gives us specific instructions on what we need to do to enjoy the wonderful salvation of Jesus, and we still can’t get it right.

Why do you think we are unwilling or unable to follow the instructions we are given by God on how to please Him?

Do you observe the Sabbath as a day of rest? If so, how?

I can understand how the observations, feast, sacrifices, and offerings were difficult to keep up with, but the mentioning of first fruits resonates with me. How are you offering your first fruits to God? What actions can you begin now to offer your first fruits to our loving God? What do you believe is meant by “first fruits”? Does it mean the first we plant? The first we harvest? Or maybe it is the best, as in “first place”? Ask God what you are to consider your “first fruits”.

How can we encourage others to offer their first fruits? How can we teach our children to do so?