Week 110 · Old Testament · about 2 minutes · 299 words
👑 Exodus 17
Exodus 17 opens with these words: “All the congregation of the children of Israel traveled from the wilderness of Sin, by their journeys, according to Yahweh’s commandment,…” The line to keep is Exodus 17:7: “He called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because the children of Israel quarreled, and because they tested Yahweh, saying, “Is Yahweh among us, or…” Carry the word “called” from that verse into the rest of the day.
Exodus 17 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “All the congregation of the children of Israel traveled from the wilderness of Sin, by their journeys, according to Yahweh’s commandment, and encamped in Rephidim; but there was no water for the people to drink.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.
Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “Moses said to Joshua, “Choose men for us, and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with God’s rod in my hand.”” Exodus 17 opens with these words: “All the congregation of the children of Israel traveled from the wilderness of Sin, by their journeys, according to Yahweh’s commandment,…” The line to keep is Exodus 17:7: “He called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because the children of Israel quarreled, and because they tested Yahweh, saying, “Is Yahweh among us, or…” Carry the word “called” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is Exodus 17:7: “He called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because the children of Israel quarreled, and because they tested Yahweh, saying, “Is Yahweh among us, or not?”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in Exodus 17? Then try this: Read “He called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because the children of Israel quarreled, and because…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.
“He called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because the children of Israel quarreled, and because they tested Yahweh, saying, “Is Yahweh among us, or not?””
Exodus 17:7 · Exodus 17
Say it
Practice Exodus 17:7
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
HecalledthenameoftheandMeribah,becausethechildrenofIsraelquarreled,andbecausetheytestedYahweh,saying,“IsYahwehus,ornot?”
Talk about it
- What happens first in Exodus 17?
- Read “He called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because the children of Israel quarreled, and because…” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from Exodus 17 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for Exodus 17. Help us remember Exodus 17:7 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If Exodus 17 is long, read Exodus 17:7 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 110 · the whole night
👑 Exodus 17
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