The Bible by David Alley

The Bible by David Alley

by David Alley
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Season 1

Exodus 20 - The Ten Commandments (continued) | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 20 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 20 we see the Ten Commandments given and very briefly discussed. This video will discuss just 4 of the ten briefly. This is part of the moral law, whereas the civil and ceremonial law are also a big part of the scriptures ahead. Taking God’s name in vain is not swearing, but has a deeper meaning and application. The Sabbath is also holy, so now a day is declared holy, and what does this mean for us today? Next honoring parents is something for adults, and the command not to murder is different from what the KJV says, not to kill. In verse 19 the Israelites are scared and tell Moses they don’t want to hear God’s voice. They have already changed their mind in just the space of one day. This video considers God’s desire that all his people should want to hear his voice.
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May 12, 2022
14:46

Exodus 19 - The Ten Commandments | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 19 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 19 they come to Sinai for the first time in the Bible. Now where exactly is Sinai? There are 2 popular theories which this video outlines. At Sinai they get ready to hear and receive the Law and Commandments. God tells them, they are a holy nation and a royal priesthood, but what does that mean? This video explains what being holy is, a concept which is going to ripple through the entire Bible from here onwards. Also they are a nation of royal priests. Just as the Levites were a tribe in this nation to serve the others, this nation is to serve the other nations in a certain way. This video explains how. Finally the Israelites say yes to God, they will listen to everything he says and do it. This reminds us of Christ’s parable of two sons who were asked to work by their father. One said yes but later didn’t go out, but the second said no, but later did. Here the Israelites turn out to be the son who says yes, but later doesn't go out. Which son are you?
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May 11, 2022
12:14

Exodus 18 -Jethro's Visit and Moses' Leadership | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 18 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 18 Jethro arrives to visit Moses bringing Moses’ wife and two sons. The whole story prompts a question (at least in the minds of commentators) if Moses had previously divorced her. That seems however trying to push the story too far. Moses had enough struggles going to Egypt on his own, and wanted her safe with her father, but now they are back where the story started, near Sinai in the desert. And Jethro is a priest of Midian, a leader of a foreign religion, but clearly has an interest in Yahweh, because he is converted and ends up sacrificing to the Lord after hearing all that God has done. The Exodus story brought a conversion to many people, many Egyptians, certainly many Hebrews and now this Midianite leader. It also highlights why we must not withhold our personal testimony of what God has done for us. Through Moses’ testimony, Jethro was converted. Finally the chapter finishes with Jethro giving Moses advice about how to use his time. Moses was in danger of burnout, by taking on too much. Each of us must make sure we are doing what the Lord wants of us, but not things he hasn’t asked, or we too are at risk.
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May 10, 2022
12:02

Exodus 17 - Battle with the Amalekites | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 17 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 17 the Israelites grumble… again. This time they come to Rephidim where there isn’t sufficient water and Moses strikes the Rock, which is a symbol of Christ being struck and through him our provision coming. The Israelites are so bothered they want to kill Moses, and of course it is not his fault. God was behind this again, and it was a test of faith. It's a reminder that not everything our leader does is directly his choosing, and we need to trust God. Then ensues a battle for water… with the Amalekites. The Rephidim oasis was now a precious resource, and descendents of Esau, via Amalek, want it. Whilever Moses has his hands raised, they are winning. This is a picture of the power of a prayerful leader. But sometimes it's too much for a leader who needs help, which is given by Aaron and Hur holding up his hands. Leaders need prayer support too. Then the Lord wants this story recorded so that Joshua knows. Joshua was the winning general of the battle, but not privy to Moses’ actions. People on the ground should not assume all the glory, but be mindful of the invisible battle going on, and the power of prayer at work. Prayer doesn't guarantee there is no battle, but helps in the winning.
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May 9, 2022
11:06

Exodus 16 - God Provides Manna and Quail | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 16 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 16 the children of Israel experience something common to all humanity. When things are going well, we assume that is normal, and that nothing special is happening, but rather that is the wrong assumption. When God lifts his hand and nothing actually is happening, that is when things go wrong, but when God is involved, things go right, and nothing seems out of place. So the Israelites grumble when they face trouble, as we all do, because we notice so easily what God seems to not be doing, rather than his constant love and care for us. They complain about nothing to eat, and rather than raining down fire, God rains down bread. He doesn’t give them as they deserve, but rather blesses them. He takes his own advice from the New Testament, and “turns the other cheek.” God repays kindness for evil. And He no doubt does this for us too, all the time, and we are unaware. Manna is believed to mean (in Egyptian) what is it? People didn’t completely understand it. And Christ used this as an illustration of himself in John 6, saying that he was the bread that came down from Heaven to feed the world. And people are just as mystified about Christ as they were about the manna.
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May 8, 2022
13:17

Exodus 15 - The Song of Miriam | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 15 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 15 we find the oldest song in the Bible, and possibly in the world. Various online places list other songs as the oldest, but they have forgotten about this one. What would it have sounded like? (Its even older than the Hurrian Hymn found in Uggarit) Next the Egyptian army perishes in the red sea totally, but does Pharaoh die with them? It isn’t explicitly clear on this point, and many assume yes. At least one Christian archaeologist thinks a certain Pharaoh was the exodus Pharaoh based on a lack of his mummy in the archaeological record, but arguments from absence cannot be absolutely proven. Next the Israelites come to a place with only unsuitable (bitter) water to drink. God is testing them and they quickly forget how he has saved them before and start to blame. They complain and Moses rescues the situation by placing a branch in the water. This branch is a symbol of Christ (the branch of Jesse) who took our bitterness on himself so that we could experience sweet living water instead. As it turns out, we are no different to the early Israelites.
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May 7, 2022
11:08

Exodus 14 - Crossing the Red Sea | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 14 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 14 Pharaoh's ugly head is raised again, he seems to not get the point of leaving God’s people alone. In this he is a symbol of the Accuser, Satan, who has such a hard heart he isn't able to let God’s people alone either. Pharaoh thus brought destruction on himself, and while this brought momentary (a days worth) of panic on the Israelites, they were delivered now not only out of Egypt, but their oppressor was gone. They would not have to worry anymore about what they had left behind. In the same way God delivers us from sin, but there is going to be a day when we are delivered from our oppressor too. Then we see the baptism of a nation, an idea noted by the writer to the Hebrews. This entire nation went into water and came out belonging to God. It's the first baptism in the bible, and a reminder that we too are dedicated to God. Finally, the red sea story also shows us how God is the God of deliverances, and able to spare us when we are also trapped between a rock and a hard place.
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May 6, 2022
13:32

Exodus 13 - Consecration of the Firstborn | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 13 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 13 finally the Exodus is happening. They go out and before properly leaving God talks to them about the dedication of every firstborn. Those who were saved in the plague of the firstborn belong to God. Later in scripture we are told in Hebrews 12:23 that we are the “church of the firstborn” and so all of us who believes is a firstborn son. This is fascinating in comparison with the genesis stories which always show a non firstborn obtaining an inheritance, but then of course we realise that most of us are not really actually firstborns or male, in a natural sense. And Christ is the firstborn to rise from the dead, and we are to follow Him. God then takes the Israelites the longer route on the way to Canaan. He avoids the short quicker route directly though Philistine land. The Philistines were a newly occupying force from Europe (possibly Greece, or Cyprus) and God opts for a longer road. How often as Christians does God take us on the longer road?
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May 5, 2022
13:07

Exodus 12 - The Passover and Exodus from Egypt | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 11 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 11 God announces the final plague, the worst one of all, the plague of the firstborn. He also tells the Israelites to ask their neighbors for gold, and they are given huge wealth. Egyptian gold and the skills to work with it, are seen in the face mask of the boy Pharaoh Tutankamun. Interestingly the Israelites take Egyptian gold into the desert with them, and it will be used to build the ark of the covenant, and other tabernacle furniture. Leaving Egypt are also Oholiab and Bezalel, skilled tradesmen at working with raw materials such as the gold. God provided for them. Of course before that, the gold would be used to make a gold calf. Here we also see the shortest chapter in Exodus, a reminder that chapter breaks were somewhat arbitrary, and sometimes breaking thoughts, although not so much in Exodus. This is the work of Archbishop Stephen Langton in the 1200s.
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May 4, 2022
18:03

Exodus 11 - God Promises the Tenth Plague | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 11 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Exodus 11 God announces the final plague, the worst one of all, the plague of the firstborn. He also tells the Israelites to ask their neighbors for gold, and they are given huge wealth. Egyptian gold and the skills to work with it, are seen in the face mask of the boy Pharaoh Tutankamun. Interestingly the Israelites take Egyptian gold into the desert with them, and it will be used to build the ark of the covenant, and other tabernacle furniture. Leaving Egypt are also Oholiab and Bezalel, skilled tradesmen at working with raw materials such as the gold. God provided for them. Of course before that, the gold would be used to make a gold calf. Here we also see the shortest chapter in Exodus, a reminder that chapter breaks were somewhat arbitrary, and sometimes breaking thoughts, although not so much in Exodus. This is the work of Archbishop Stephen Langton in the 1200s.
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May 3, 2022
9:15
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