Exodus 1-17
Exodus is the core, foundational story of the Jewish people. In fact the chapters we have read form a central core of that core story itself. Some speculate that the song of Moses and Miriam (which we will hear at our Easter Vigil) is one of the oldest parts of the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament). Here we see God's work moving from a particular family to a nation: from Jacob's (Israel's) sons, to their descendants.
Most of this story we are familiar with, but what stands out to you? Anything you never heard of? Leave a comment.
For more information on Exodus check here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus
Matthew 23-26
Chapter 23-26 forms Jesus next fifth and final discourse. Where the first contained blessing for the poor in spirit, the meek, etc. this one contains woes for the powerful. We then here the great eschatological section in Matthew 24, when Jesus foretells the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple that occurs in 70 AD (about 40 years later). Finally, the discourse with various parables about being ready when the time comes.
Chapter 26 begins the end game for Jesus. Most of this story we heard in church last week. If you like, it might be good to read this chapter with chapter 27 and then read chapter 28 next Sunday, which happens to be Easter. When you get there, you'll know why. Next week is Mark!
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