February 27 Readings

You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format

Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Exodus 25-26; 2 Thessalonians 3

Exodus 25 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Exodus 26 with Commentaries, verse by verse

The offering for the Tabernacle is discussed Exodus 25.1-9; 35.4-9 Here, in the passage the offerings the Lord wanted for the tabernacle were listed. These includee gold, silver and bronze, and blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair; ram skins dyed red and hides of sea cow, spices and other gems. These materials would be used to build the tabernacle.
Tabernacle Link
Tabernacle

The Ark was then described (Exodus 25.10-20; 37.1-9). The Ark is mentioned first because this represented the Throne of God.

Table of Showbread was to have the Bread of the Presence place on it before God at all times. Jesus said that He is the Bread of Life John 6:48-69

The Lampstand or Menorah are mentioned in Exodus 25.31-39; 37.17-24 The Lampstand represents Jesus as the Light of the Word (John 8.12.
Another link on lampstands

Exodus 26.1-37 deals with the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle is also discussed in Exodus 36.8-38, The NIV sometimes call it the Tent of the Meeting. Please be aware that the physical layout of the tabernacle is a variation found in Solomon's Temple, Zerubbabel Temple. Herod's Temple and Ezekiel Temple.

The tabernacle Exodus 26.1-37; 36.8-38 had two sections, thew courtyard and the Holy Place. The courtyard was was 150 feet long (100 cubits) by 75 feet wide. The Holy Place was 30 feet (20 cubits)by 15 feet(10 cubits). The Holy Place had the golden table for the bread of the Presence, the golden lampstand and the altar of incense. There was a veil that separate the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. The Holy of the Holies (Most Holy Place) was 15 feet square (10 cubit square) The Holy of Holies kept the Ark
So far we see symbolism of Christ repesented in the furniture of the tabernacle as King in the Ark, Bread of Life in the Table of the Shewbread and Light of the World in the Menorah. Is Jesus the Lord of your life, does he give you sustainence in your life and is He the light that leads you in life.

Another Link to Tabernacle.
Arthur Pink: Gleanings from Exodus, see chapters related to tabernacle

Other Links
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 1 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 2 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 3 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 4 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Deffinbaugh on Exodus
Scott Grant on Exodus
With the Word Commentary-Warren Wiersbe
Wycliffe Bible Commentary
Keil & Delitzsch Commentaries on the Old Teatament
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Pulpit Bible Commentary
J. Vernon McGee Commentaries
Evangelical Commentary on the Old Testament

2Thessalonians 3 with Commentaries, verse by verse

2Thessalonians 3 Paul asked for prayers that the Gospel would be spread rapidly would be well-received, and he would be protected from evil men. He also prayed in v. 3-5 that God would protect and strenghten the Thessalonians form the evil one because He is faithful. Here are links related to these verses:Chrysostum and Prayer for Love toward God-Pink
Prayer for Patience-Pink

Paul also warned the Thessalonians to keep away from any brother who is idle and not living according to his teaching. He gave a benediction where God is the Lord of peace, who gives us peace at all times. What have learnt from this passage: we should pray that the Gospel is spread rapidly and received, keep away from brothers who are idle, and the Lord of peace will be with us.

Other Links
Calvin on 2Thessalonians
John Chrysostom Homilies on Second Thessalonians
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
J. Hampton Keathley, III on 2 Thessalonians
Index to Sermons by McArthur, Ryle, Edwards and Spurgeon on 2 Thessalonians
Sermons by Piper on 2Thessalonians
Jesus Saves
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.