Hello Pastor John!
I hope you’ve had a productive week full of blessings!
I have been listening to “The Kings” study on line. (Old Testament Course Materials – John Clark, Sr. ) As I was listening to the quizzing before the class the thought hit me. Yes the Israelis were made rich when they left, but they left with much more. When they arrived in Egypt they were herders. When they left they were masons, wood workers, metal wrights, doctors. They learned the Egyptian’s skills and knowledge in those 430 years. So they were able to build, make fine linens, brass and gold articles for the tabernacle and the temple. They, even to this day, make and build many things that are remarkable. A blessing for the world.
I love having thoughts I have never had before. Especially when listening to, or reading something, or just thinking about things of God which I thought I knew. No matter what I read anymore I try to read it with wonder of what will I be taught today. Give me a fuller understanding of the things of God is always what I try to keep in my heart. Especially when reading something I think I know. It’s easy to be open when reading something new, but reading, or watching something 10 or 20 times it’s not as easy. I am grateful to God for giving me this heart.
Miss you all,
Mark W.
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Thank you, Mark. I had never thought about what skills the Israelites might have picked up in Egypt during the years they were in slavery. Excellent observation!
Pastor John