Exodus 21-24, 32-34

Exodus 21-24, 32-34

While Moses was on the mountain the Israelites became impatient and afraid. They turn back to worshiping an Egyptian god in their fear. They make a golden calf and worship Apis. They revert back to idolatry. God says he will destroy them (as agreed to by the covenant). Moses intercedes for Israel and God has mercy on them. The only faithful tribe is the tribe of Levi.

I am thankful for delicious food.

Intention: anyone who is struggling in school or at work.

Exodus 15-20

Exodus 15-20

Moses parts the Red Sea to help the slaves leave Egypt. The Israelites are able to flee Egypt. In Exodus 20, God gives Moses the 10 commandments. They are the commandments that the Israelites will live by. They agree to all Ten Commandments and agree that if any are broken it is punishable by death. The Ten Commandments are important for everyone to live by even now.

I am thankful for when we only watch movies in class.

Intention: everyone!

Exodus 1-14

Exodus 1-14

Reflection: God has a plan for everyone. In Exodus 2 Moses mother sends him off through the river because she can't hide him anymore. He is found by the pharaohs daughter. Eventually he will become a disciple of God and lead the Hebrews out of Egypt. It's ok if we are not perfect and God will accept us even with our flaws. Moses was not perfect. He had good intentions but was doing bad things (like killing a task master in order to save a Hebrew slave). Like Moses, we can become better people even after we have sinned.

In Exodus Moses is drawn out of water in a basket by Pharaohs daughter. Moses is the protector of the weak and he kills an Egyptian to protect a slave. Moses meets God (the burning bush). Moses is called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he asks Pharoh rejects his request and makes them work harder. In return God sends the 10 pluages to the Egyptians.

I am thankful for off days at school.

Intention: everyone talking midterms or tests.

Genesis 43-50

Genesis 43-50

Even when Joseph is sold into slavery he is still positive. He tries to be the best slave he can and the best prisoner in jail. Even when life was down he still looked up and made the best of things. He saw God in everything he did. "What is meant for evil, God meant for good." Joseph put his trust in God even when things were going badly for him.

I am thankful for Wednesday's because I enjoy late starts that give me more sleep.

Intentions: anyone who is stressed out

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+43-50&version=NIV

Genesis 37-42

Genesis 37-42

We should not take favorites because whenever we do bad things happen. Such as Joseph being the favorite son and then his brothers sell him into slavery. Favorites are nothing but trouble. Dreams also have importance in the bible. It's usually foreshadowing or a warning for what is about to happen. Such as the Pharaohs dreams in genesis 41.

I am thankful for weekends for giving me a break from school and stress

Intentions: everyone taking their midterms

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+37-42&version=NIV

Genesis 31-36

Genesis 31-36

Esau forgives Jacob even after Jacob stole his blessing. Even though he was wronged he still gave forgiveness. We should give forgiveness like Esau did to those who wronged us. If we were the Jacobs in this we would want to be forgiven. God will also forgive us for our sins of we are truly sorry for them.

I am thankful for authors who make really great books.

Intention: anyone who has lost a pet recently.