Reformed Devotionals Daily Podcast

In this episode, we look at the moment God’s holy justice meets Moses’ humble intercession. As Israel turns quickly from the path, we see a mirror of our own hearts’ tendency to corrupt themselves. We discuss how Moses points us toward the ultimate Advocate, Jesus Christ, who doesn't just ask for mercy on our behalf but secures it through His own life and blood. Discover the peace that comes from knowing you have a Mediator who...

In this episode, we look at God's call to Bezalel and Oholiab, the first people in Scripture explicitly said to be "filled with the Spirit." We discuss our common struggle with dividing life into "sacred" and "secular" categories, and how we often look to our careers to validate our worth. Finally, we look to Jesus, the ultimate Craftsman, who redeems our daily labor and frees us to worship God in ...

In this episode, we look at God's highly specific recipe for the tabernacle incense and His strict command that it not be used for personal perfume. We discuss our human tendency to treat worship like a consumer product, seeking what we can get out of God rather than giving Him the glory He deserves. Finally, we find deep comfort in Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, whose perfect life and intercession make our deeply flawed ...

In this episode, we explore the specific recipe for the holy anointing oil used in the tabernacle. We talk about our exhausting tendency to try and manufacture our own holiness and significance, and why God strictly forbade counterfeiting His sacred oil. Finally, we look at how Jesus, the true Anointed One, frees us from the burden of proving our worth and covers us with His perfect grace.

• Scripture Reference: Exodus 30:22-33 (E...

In this episode, we look at the unusual "ransom" God required during the census in Exodus 30. We talk about the universal human tendency to try and pay off our spiritual debts through our own effort, and why God insisted that the rich and the poor pay the exact same amount. Ultimately, we see how this Old Testament silver points us to the final, perfect ransom paid by Jesus on the cross.

• Scripture Reference: Exodus 30:...

Scripture: Exodus 30:1–10

In this episode, we spend time looking at the Altar of Incense and what it teaches us about our prayer lives. So many of us carry guilt about how we pray—our minds wander, our motives are mixed, and our consistency is lacking. The biblical imagery of incense reminds us that our prayers actually need atonement. We dive into the encouraging truth that Jesus serves as our great High Priest, actively taking our...

In this episode, we examine the burnt offering in the ordination of the priests. Unlike other sacrifices, the entire ram was consumed on the altar, symbolizing complete and total consecration to God. We discuss how difficult this is for us; we naturally want to compartmentalize our lives, giving God our Sundays while keeping control of our private worlds. Join us as we look at how Jesus Christ serves as our true Burnt Offering. He ...

In this episode, we explore the intricate details of the Breastpiece of Judgment found in Exodus 28:15-30. We discuss why the High Priest was commanded to carry the names of the Israelites over his heart, and how this beautiful garment paints a vivid picture of Jesus Christ—the ultimate High Priest who stood in the spiritual courtroom to bear the full weight of our judgment on His own heart so that we could be declared not guilty.

In this episode, we look at the instructions for the priests' garments in Exodus 28:1-5. We explore why Aaron couldn't just serve God in his regular clothes, why he needed garments "for glory and for beauty," and how this points directly to our need to be covered in the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ in order to stand before a holy God.

In this episode, we look at the final verses of Exodus 27 to understand why God required "pure beaten olive oil" for the Tabernacle lamps. We explore the spiritual reality that the light of our faith requires a daily, "continual supply" of God's grace and how the "crushing" moments of life are often what God uses to produce the oil of the Spirit within us.

In this episode, we explore the outer courtyard of the Tabernacle in Exodus 27:9-19. We discuss the significance of the "linen boundary" and why the massive, twenty-cubit gate serves as a powerful symbol of the Gospel—proving that while God is holy and separate, His invitation is wide enough for anyone willing to enter through the way He has provided.

In this episode, we focus on the single most critical object in the Tabernacle from Exodus 26:31-37: the Veil. We explore why this beautiful curtain was actually a terrifying barrier to God's presence and how the "cherubim" stitched into the fabric point us to the Garden of Eden—and ultimately, to the cross where the barrier was finally destroyed.

In this episode, we explore the intricate blueprints of the Golden Lampstand found in Exodus 25:31-40. We discuss the profound significance of "hammered work" and what it means for our own spiritual formation. Join us as we reflect on how God uses the pressures of life to shape us into a unified vessel that reflects His light and follows the divine pattern set before us.