Readings
- Exodus 18:1–20:23
- Isaiah 6:1–7:6; 9:6–7
- Proverbs 31:10–31
- Matthew 5:1–20
Studies
The following are recorded studies from Hallel Fellowship teachers on passages in and related to Yitro.
Sinai’s call: A journey of renewal and spiritual awakening through Messiah (Exodus 19–20)
How Heaven helps you soar above your past and present (Exodus 18–19)
Jethro vs. Amalek: Humility vs. arrogance before God (Exodus 18–19)
New covenant = Sinai + Spirit (Exodus 18:1–20:22)
10 Commandments primer for modern generations (Exodus 18:1–20:23)
Exodus 18–20: Ten Commandments reveal the heart of God
Exodus 18–20: Ten Commandments reveal the Creator and Savior of Israel and the world
Exodus 18:1–20:23: Like Father, like Son
Journey to the 10
Exodus 12–20 recounts a transformation of Israel from a people in bondage to a truly free nation of ambassadors of the Kingdom of God. This “Journey to the 10” is a path each believer should take before and after baptism to become fully mature, not lacking anything. (Start the series of studies from the beginning.)
Rebuttal to Andy Stanley’s ‘Irresistible’
Exodus 18–19
God introduces Himself to Yisra’el
When Moshe was on this mountain with the burning bush, which didn’t actually burn, he had to ask God who He was. Now he is back at this same mountain, but this time God has set the entire mountain on fire with smoke. This was not just for Moshe and Aaron, but it’s for all the people to see and respect.
Israel arrives at Mt. Sinai
The Exodus 18 is out of sequence. God has a reason for placing Jethro’s counsel at this point in the narrative, even though Jethro’s arrival was well after God gave Moses the 10 commandments and the people’s rebellions with the Golden Calf. In Exodus 19, Israel arrives at Mount Sinai and prepares to receive the 10.
Exodus 20 and Shavu’ot (Pentecost)
Acts 2: Peter preaches with power purposefully on Pentecost
Peter’s Pentecost sermon not only made A’s for power of the Spirit but also for being “politically incorrect” in condemning the listeners. Why did Peter say what he said this particular Pentecost? What are the consistent lessons of Pentecost, called Shavuot in Hebrew for “sevens” or “weeks”?
Deuteronomy 29: ‘New Covenant’ isn’t entirely so new
This chapter points out that the “New Covenant,” or “New Testament,” isn’t so new and doesn’t replace deals cut between God and Adam, Noach (Noah), Abraham, Moshe (Moses), David, etc. The LORD intended the Torah from the very beginning to be “written” on the hearts (emotions) and minds (reason) of His people.
Ten Commandments
There are so many sermons, books and testimonies out there about practical application of the 10 Commandments. In one way, there isn’t much that hasn’t already been said, but in another way, there’s so much here that there isn’t enough time in the universe to dwell upon all the applications and ramifications of these simple commandments. This simple list of 10 basic commandments give us insight into how God views us, our political institutions and our families.
Arrival at Sinai and the hearing of the 10 — Shavu’ot
Following in Israel’s footsteps, we have arrived at Sinai. Pretend you are listening to the 10 Commandments for the first time. It’s a challenge to hear them anew. Find a new way to make them a part of your life—to bring yourself even closer to Yeshua than you have ever been before.
Shavuot teaches encountering God ‘in spirit and in truth’
This is a special time in God’s calendar. We have reached Shavuot, the “Feast of Sevens.” It’s also called Pentecost, which is Greek for 50th. This feast is, in a sense, a continuation of the fulfillment of the covenant God made with Abraham. When human beings try to obey God in the flesh without a redeemed spirit, they will inevitably fail. We lift up two loaves at Shavuot, one made of wheat and one of barley. Both are His, and we will give both back to Him. There is so much hope for mankind at this time, even for those who are “not of us.”
Related:other studies on Shavu’ot
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