Grietje Commelin 
‘Thus says the LORD, “By this you shall know that I am the LORD: behold, with the staff that is in my hand I will strike the water that is in the Nile, and it shall turn into blood.’ (Exodus 7:17 ) The Egyptians are not impressed by Moses’ message, they don’t believe in the … Lees meer
“I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God” (Exodus 6:7) God has a special relationship with the people of Israel, based on the covenant He made with their forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Now they have grown into a real people, God renews his promises and covenant with them. … Lees meer
“Say therefore to the people of Israel, ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians…’” (Exodus 6:6) Moses has expressed his despair about the situation in Egypt. Pharaoh doesn’t want to let the Israelites go, he even makes things worse! In response to Moses’ complaints, God … Lees meer
“Since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has done evil to this people, and you have not delivered your people at all.” (Exodus 5:23) God had warned Moses right at the beginning that it would take many wonders before Pharaoh would let the Israelites go. It would not be an easy … Lees meer
As parents, we want the best for our children. And as Christians, we know that ‘the best’ is eternal joyful life with God. But how can we raise our children so that they will become mature Christians and devote their lives to the Lord? The shocking answer is: we can’t. Whether or not our children … Lees meer
‘And the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the people of Israel and that he had seen their affliction, they bowed their heads and worshiped.’ (Exodus 4:31) Moses has told the Israelites about his encounter with the Lord, and about the Lord’s promise of deliverance. Moreover, God had given him … Lees meer
‘Thus says the LORD, Israel is my firstborn son, and I say to you, “Let my son go that he may serve me.” If you refuse to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son.’ (Exodus 4:22-23) Yesterday, we saw that God foreknew that Pharaoh wouldn’t let the Israelites go. Pharaoh’s resistance didn’t … Lees meer
“But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand. So I will stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all the wonders that I will do in it; after that he will let you go.” (Exodus 3:19-20) God orders Moses to go to Pharaoh, … Lees meer
“God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.”” (Exodus 3:14) When God appeared to Moses and commissioned him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, He also revealed his name: “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you’”. At first sight, this seems a strange name. But it … Lees meer