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• Day 102: Exodus 19-22

  God doesn’t give laws to control us — He gives them to shape us. In Exodus 19–22, we don’t just get commandments; we witness a covenant. This isn’t about dry legalism. It’s about a divine relationship. Yahweh doesn’t demand obedience before deliverance — He saves first, then teaches His people how to live free. And in a world of guessing games with angry gods, the Torah is a breath of fresh air: clear, compassionate, and shockingly countercultural.✈️ Overview:• Exodus 19 begins the Israelites’ journey to Mount Sinai, where they encounter God in thunder, smoke, and holiness.• In Exodus 20, we receive the Ten Commandments — not as burdens, but as boundary lines for covenant living.• Chapters 21–22 begin to unpack detailed laws that govern justice, community, and compassion — laws that prioritize the vulnerable and reflect God’s character.🔎 Context Clues:• Compared to other ancient law codes like Hammurabi’s, the Torah is radically different: it prioritizes moral responsibility, not just case law.• Hammurabi’s Code protected elites — the Torah protects widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor.• Ancient audiences didn’t see these laws as burdensome — they were liberating. For the first time, people knew exactly what their God required — and it never included child sacrifice.• Exodus 20:20 reminds us that the fear of the Lord isn’t about being scared — it’s about living in awe-filled obedience that leads away from sin.🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• The phrase “on the third day” repeats throughout Exodus 19, pointing forward to Jesus — the messianic groom — at the wedding in Cana (John 2), also on the third day.• Exodus 19 is seen in Jewish tradition as a wedding ceremony between God and Israel. From this moment on, idolatry will be framed as adultery — covenant unfaithfulness.• The Torah contains positive obligations: to lend, to love, to act justly — not just to avoid wrongdoing but to do good proactively.✅ Timeless Truths:• God’s laws are not about control; they’re about covenant. They flow from grace, not fear.• Salvation always precedes obedience — that’s what makes it grace, not legalism.• The fear of God is a gift. Love may inspire us, but reverence keeps us.• You are part of a royal priesthood. Your life isn’t just for you — you are a bridge between heaven and earth, called to connect people with the presence of God.If you’re still here, you’re not just reading — you’re becoming. Don’t quit now! Day 102 reminds us who we are: treasured, set apart, and sent. If you’re on a streak, don’t break it. If today’s your first day, welcome. Let’s keep going.🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🤠 JOIN US IN NASHVILLE ON APRIL 26TH FOR ARMA ONE-DAYOur first ever ARMA One-Day event is coming to Nashville, TN. Join Dr. Manny for a live teaching experience based on his new book, Crushing Chaos. Seats are limited. Tickets are available now HERE!🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Day 101: Exodus 16-18

  Testing in the wilderness isn’t about performance — it’s about presence. In Exodus 16–18, Israel doesn’t just get lessons in obedience. They get a crash course in identity. These aren’t random struggles; they’re purposeful moments where God invites His people to trust Him, serve one another, and live differently than Egypt taught them. Tests reveal what’s in the heart — not to shame us, but to shape us.✈️ Overview:• In Exodus 16, God provides manna and quail, along with Sabbath instructions — testing whether the people will trust His provision and pace.• Exodus 17 opens with thirst and complaint. God tells Moses to strike a rock — a powerful symbol of substitution.• The Amalekites attack, and Israel must fight not just to win, but to protect the weak among them.• In Exodus 18, Moses is reunited with Jethro, who helps him build a sustainable leadership structure.🔎 Context Clues:• Deuteronomy 8:2 reveals the point of wilderness testing: to “know” what’s in the heart — not cognitively, but experientially. In Hebrew thought, knowledge comes through relationship.• The test at Marah wasn’t just about bitter water — it was about shared sacrifice. Would the strong let the sick drink first?• The manna test wasn’t about food. It was about rhythm, restraint, and whether the people would obey even when it didn’t make sense.• The Amalekite attack exposed how Israel positioned their vulnerable. Were the elderly and disabled in the back, unprotected?🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• “Omer” is a unit of measurement, but more than that — it’s a test of equity. Everyone gathered different amounts, but all had what they needed.• The rock Moses strikes in Exodus 17 is at Mount Horeb — the same place where God first called him. Full circle.• The command to choose men who will fight “for us” (Ex. 17:9) emphasizes community. This wasn’t about self-defense. It was about mutual care.✅ Timeless Truths:• God’s tests reveal, not just evaluate. They help us see what’s real — and give Him space to transform us.• The measure of maturity is how we treat the marginalized. God sees how we serve at the well.• Sometimes, God provides through others. If we hoard manna, someone else goes hungry.• Rest is part of the test. Obedience isn’t just about doing — it’s about stopping when He says stop.• You can’t love God without loving people. The tests of the wilderness are communal, not just personal.🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🤠 JOIN US IN NASHVILLE ON APRIL 26TH FOR ARMA ONE-DAYOur first ever ARMA One-Day event is coming to Nashville, TN. Join Dr. Manny for a live teaching experience based on his new book, Crushing Chaos. Seats are limited. Tickets are available now HERE!🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Day 100: Exodus 12-15

  Monsters in the Bible? Chaos in the Scriptures? Dragons at the Red Sea? Yes — and not just metaphorically. Day 100 takes us into Exodus 12–15, where the parting of the sea isn’t just a miracle — it’s a cosmic battle. What seems like a political story on the surface is actually a theological earthquake beneath. Yahweh isn’t just rescuing Israel from Egypt — He’s going head-to-head with the spiritual powers behind Pharaoh, Rahab, and the gods of the Nile. The question is no longer “Can He save?” but “How deep does the saving go?”✈️ Overview:• The Israelites are finally delivered from Egypt after the tenth and final plague — the death of the firstborn (Ex. 12:29–30).• Exodus 13–14 recount the people’s journey out of slavery, God’s guidance by cloud and fire, and the miraculous parting of the Red Sea.• In Exodus 15, the story shifts to poetry and praise — but also to mythological language that reveals deeper truths about chaos, order, and spiritual warfare.🔎 Context Clues:• In the ancient Near East, waters like the Red Sea (the “Tehom”) symbolized chaos — not just physical danger but spiritual disorder.• Egyptian mythology viewed Pharaoh as a god and the Nile as sacred — so when Yahweh confronts Egypt, He’s confronting their entire worldview.• Exodus 15, Ezekiel 29, and Isaiah 51 all retell the Red Sea story with mythological language, portraying Pharaoh as a dragon or chaos monster like Rahab or Leviathan.• The biblical authors draw from familiar cultural myths (combat myths, sea monsters, chaos dragons) to show that Yahweh is the true and sovereign God above all others.🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• The six-part biblical pattern (Chaos → Tehom → Ruach → Voice → Order → Test) appears repeatedly: from creation to flood, Exodus to Jordan, Jesus’ baptism to wilderness temptation.• “Tehom” (the deep) is the same Hebrew word used in Genesis 1 and the flood narrative, linking creation, de-creation, and deliverance.• Exodus 15 is not just a victory song — it’s theological poetry. By calling Pharaoh a dragon, the text aligns Egypt’s ruler with the forces of cosmic rebellion.✅ Timeless Truths:• “God always speaks the language of the people He’s trying to reach.” Whether through creation, chaos, or combat, He reveals Himself in ways we can understand.• Deliverance is more than escape — it’s re-creation. God doesn’t just bring His people out of slavery; He brings them into a new creation with order, presence, and purpose.• “Behind every political power is a spiritual principality.” Pharaoh wasn’t just a bad leader — he was propped up by demonic ideology. God doesn’t just confront injustice; He confronts the powers behind it.If you’ve made it to Day 100, we’re celebrating with you. And if today’s your first day, welcome. There’s no better time to jump in than now. Let’s keep going — out of chaos and into the presence of God.🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🤠 JOIN US IN NASHVILLE ON APRIL 26TH FOR ARMA ONE-DAYOur first ever ARMA One-Day event is coming to Nashville, TN. Join Dr. Manny for a live teaching experience based on his new book, Crushing Chaos. Seats are limited. Tickets are available now HERE!🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Day 99: Exodus 9-11

  God didn’t just send plagues to prove a point—He sent them to confront a lie. In Egypt, Pharaoh wasn’t just a political leader. He was worshiped as a god. The entire society was built on a spiritual system of oppression, deception, and idolatry. So when Yahweh sends plagues, it’s not random—it’s war. A war against false gods. A war against chaos. A war against pride. This isn’t just about Exodus—it’s about what happens when we lose God and life starts to unravel.✈️ Overview:Today’s chapters (Exodus 9–11) showcase the escalation of divine judgment through the final plagues leading up to the death of the firstborn. From hailstorms to locusts, from darkness to death, God systematically dismantles Egypt’s power structures. But these events aren’t just natural disasters—they’re theological statements. Pharaoh refuses to release the Israelites, and Yahweh responds not just with power, but with precision. Each plague builds toward the ultimate act of deliverance that’s coming in chapter 12.🔎 Context Clues:• God’s stated purpose for the plagues is to “bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt” (Ex. 12:12; Num. 33:4).• This episode unpacks the biblical concept of monolatry—not just belief in one god, but exclusive worship of Yahweh in a world where other spiritual powers exist.• Pharaoh is treated as a deity, not just a man. God’s engagement with him reflects divine confrontation, not just political resistance.• The Egyptian worldview saw gods as region-specific powers. Yahweh’s global sovereignty completely shatters that framework.🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• The ten plagues correlate to specific Egyptian gods: Hopi (Nile), Heket (frogs), Hathor (livestock), Seth (storms), Ra (sun), and more. Each judgment is targeted.• The plague of darkness (Ex. 10) directly undermines the sun god Ra, the pinnacle of Egyptian worship.• The word for “gatherings of water” in Exodus mirrors the language used in Genesis 1—pointing to the unraveling of creation itself. The plagues aren’t just punishment; they’re de-creation.✅ Timeless Truths:• “God doesn’t answer arrogance with affirmation—He answers it with reality.” Pharaoh wanted to be seen as a god, and God responded accordingly.• The plagues reveal what happens when we try to sustain creation without the Creator. Life collapses.• You’re always serving something. The choice isn’t if you’ll have a master—it’s who your master will be.• When we reject God’s order, we’re not choosing freedom—we’re choosing chaos.• God has the power to move your life from chaos to order—but pride will always resist that move.Day 99 reminds us that spiritual warfare isn’t superstition—it’s Scripture. The gods of Egypt weren’t figments of imagination. They were real powers—and Yahweh dismantled them one by one. If you’re still tracking with us, I’m proud of you. If not, today’s the perfect day to jump back in. Just keep going—we’re almost at Day 100.🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🤠 JOIN US IN NASHVILLE ON APRIL 26TH FOR ARMA ONE-DAYOur first ever ARMA One-Day event is coming to Nashville, TN. Join Dr. Manny for a live teaching experience based on his new book, Crushing Chaos. Seats are limited. Tickets are available now HERE!🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Day 98: Exodus 5-8

  Freedom sounds good until you realize it doesn’t mean independence. In Exodus, God isn’t rescuing His people just to let them run wild—He’s rescuing them to reorder their worship. Pharaoh may think he’s divine, but the plagues are about to dismantle that lie one thread at a time. Today’s passage pulls back the curtain on God’s power, Pharaoh’s pride, and the kind of freedom that comes from surrender, not self-rule.✈️ Overview:Exodus 5–8 kicks off the intense confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh. God tells Moses to demand Israel’s release, but Pharaoh responds with scorn: “Who is the Lord that I should obey Him?” That question becomes the driving force behind the plagues. Through each sign—blood, frogs, gnats, flies—God isn’t just punishing Egypt. He’s introducing Himself to a false god who dared to ignore Him. At the same time, we see the deeper battle: Israel isn’t moving from slavery to freedom, but from one master to another—Pharaoh to Yahweh.🔎 Context Clues:• Exodus is structured in thirds: absence to presence, slavery to slavery, and promise to covenant• Pharaoh is never named—because God isn’t judging a man, He’s judging the office of Pharaoh as a false god• The plagues are acts of decreation—God unraveling Egypt’s order to show Pharaoh he’s not divine• In a polytheistic world of localized deities, Yahweh asserts Himself as the unrivaled, universal God🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• The Hebrew words for “worship,” “serve,” “obey,” and “slave” are all the same root—who you serve is who you worship• Pharaoh’s question in Exodus 5:2 sets up the entire plague narrative: “Who is the Lord that I should obey Him?”• The plague of hail (fire + ice) was a theological gut-punch in a polytheistic world—Yahweh isn’t just powerful, He’s integrated in ways false gods never are• The deconstruction of creation parallels Genesis 1 and the Flood—chaos reclaims order unless God sustains it✅ Timeless Truths:• God doesn’t save us from slavery to be free—He saves us for Himself. We all serve someone.• Sin is a terrible slave master—it doesn’t care when you cry. God does.• True freedom isn’t doing whatever you want; it’s being free from what once controlled you• Your cry matters to God. That’s what earns Him the right to lead you• You don’t need to know everything about God to surrender—you just need to know He’s better than whatever had you beforeIf you’re on a streak, don’t break it. And if you’re starting again today, you’re right on time. God’s not looking for perfection—He’s looking for surrender. Let’s keep walking together.🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🤠 JOIN US IN NASHVILLE ON APRIL 26TH FOR ARMA ONE-DAYOur first ever ARMA One-Day event is coming to Nashville, TN. Join Dr. Manny for a live teaching experience based on his new book, Crushing Chaos. Seats are limited. Tickets are available now HERE!🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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