Exodus

Patience has never come naturally to me. Whether it's with myself, my family, or even other drivers on the road, I often find it difficult to practice patience.A few years ago, during a Bible study, I came across a passage that left a lasting impression on me. The author focused on Exodus 34:6, a moment when God is establishing His covenant with Israel. After Moses receives the commandments, he returns to find the people worshiping a golden calf. In his anger, he breaks the original tablets and later returns to Mount Sinai for a new set. During this encounter, Moses asks to see God’s glory, and God responds by passing before him and proclaiming:“The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”What stood out most to me in that study was the discussion around the phrase “slow to anger.” It is sometimes translated as “longsuffering,” but the author pointed out that the literal Hebrew translation is “long of nose.” That phrase has stuck with me ever since. It paints a vivid picture: when we consider the stench of our sin, the idea is that God’s patience is so immense that it takes a long time for that stench to travel through His long nose for Him to smell our offense.Even after the Israelites had turned away from Him (worshiping an idol, indulging in rebellion, and breaking their covenant) God still described Himself as compassionate, gracious, and slow to anger. That kind of patience humbles me. It reminds me that if God can respond with mercy after such betrayal, then surely, I can grow in patience too.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.

Acts 1:3 tells us that Jesus spent 40 days on earth after his resurrection. It is said that the number 40 represents a complete period of testing, trial, and transformation. The number appears numerous times in scripture. Review the list below and notice how after each period of 40, a new phase of God’s work begins in scripture.Noah's Flood (Genesis 7:12): A new covenant is established between God and the earth (Genesis 9:13)Israelites' Wanderings (Exodus 16:35): They wandered in the desert for 40 years before God allowed them into the promised land to establish the kingdom of Israel.Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18): Moses spent 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai with God receiving the Law including the Ten Commandments.Goliath's Challenge (1 Samuel 17:16): Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days, when David kills Goliath he begins the process of living out his anointment (1 Samuel 6:12-15) because Saul is no longer God’s chosen King of Israel.Jesus' Temptation (Matthew 4:2): Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by the devil. Once the 40 days completed Jesus began his ministry.