September 2025

READ: Ex. 18:1–27: … Then Jethro rejoiced for all the good which the Lord had done for Israel, whom He had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians … So Moses heeded the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said … Before reaching Mount Sinai, Jethro — Moses’ father-in-law — […]

READ: Ex. 17:1–16: … and because they tempted the Lord, saying, ‘Is the Lord among us or not?’ The people continue through the wilderness toward Horeb/Sinai. Again, there is a severe shortage of water. Once more, the people rebel against Moses: “Did we come here with our children and livestock only to die? Why did

READ: Ex. 16:22–36: … See! For the Lord has given you the Sabbath; therefore He gives you on the sixth day bread for two days. Let every man remain in his place … So the people rested on the seventh day … Israel also receives instructions on how to deal with food gathering concerning the

READ: Ex. 16:4–21:… And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘I have heard the complaints of the children of Israel. Speak to them, saying, “At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread. And you shall know that I am the Lord your God.” This Scripture passage once

READ: Ex. 15:22–16:4: … For I am the Lord who heals you … After their miraculous deliverance from the Egyptians, the Israelites must continue their journey through the wilderness toward Mount Horeb/Sinai. They must walk for days through scorching sand with their children. Their supply of water runs out, and there is no source in

READ: Ex. 15:1–21: … He is my God, and I will praise Him … Your right hand, O Lord, has become glorious in power … You blew with Your wind, the sea covered them … Who is like You, O Lord, among the gods? … The Lord shall reign forever and ever … It was

READ: Ex. 14:10–31: … Thus Israel saw the great work which the Lord had done in Egypt … The approaching Egyptians cause panic among the Israelites. They cry out to the LORD. But even worse is what they say to Moses: “Were there no graves in Egypt, that you have taken us away to die

READ: Ex. 13:1–16:…Consecrate to Me all the firstborn… you shall set apart to the Lord all that open the womb… Two matters are addressed here. In verses 3–10, we read about the unleavened bread (see also Ex. 12:14–20). This symbolizes their hasty departure from Egypt. There was no time to let the dough rise. By

READ: Ex. 13:17–14:9:…Lest perhaps the people change their minds… The LORD knows His people—even in their weaknesses. We read this in verses 13:17–18. Instead of taking them directly through Philistine territory to Canaan, the LORD leads them on a detour. This way, they won’t immediately face battle. The people are not trained for war; in

READ: Ex. 12:41–51: …And when a stranger dwells with you and wants to keep the Passover to the Lord, let all his males be circumcised… For no uncircumcised person shall eat it… Continually remembering the deliverance that the LORD alone accomplished—without human help—is essential in our relationship with Him. God’s people must always commemorate this