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Day by Day Devotional - Year 1 of 5
Devotional: May 2nd

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Exodus 20:18 to Exodus 21:6

This scene (vv. 18-21) is recalled in Hebrews 12:19 to show the difference in the position of the believer under grace. For him, it is no longer commanded to do this or the other, but to believe in Jesus, who has done everything. The end of the chapter, moreover, does not show us man in the role of someone who has done good works, but in the position of a worshipper. It is clear that Sinai is not the place where God and the sinner can meet (v. 24). V. 25 teaches us that works and ordinances of man have no place in the worship suitable to God. Finally, according to v. 26, no one must elevate himself above his brethren: the flesh would be visible, to his shame.

In the picture of the Hebrew servant (vv. 1-6), we recognize the Lord Jesus (cf. Zechariah 13:5-6). The obedient Man, who is the only One to have kept the law, this perfect Servant could have gone out free, to ascend again to heaven without passing through death. But He would have been there alone. In His infinite love, Christ wished to have the companionship of a Bride. So then He paid the price which was necessary. His blood which was shed, His wounds, are the tokens demonstrating throughout eternity the voluntary humiliation of the One who took "the form of a servant" (Philippians 2:7) and who, even in agony will be pleased to serve His own (Luke 12:37).

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