Reformed Devotionals Daily Podcast

In this episode, we look at the moment God’s holy justice meets Moses’ humble intercession. As Israel turns quickly from the path, we see a mirror of our own hearts’ tendency to corrupt themselves. We discuss how Moses points us toward the ultimate Advocate, Jesus Christ, who doesn't just ask for mercy on our behalf but secures it through His own life and blood. Discover the peace that comes from knowing you have a Mediator who never stops speaking for you.

In this episode, we explore the tragic yet deeply relatable story of the golden calf in Exodus 32. What happens when God seems slow to act? We often panic, resorting to manufacturing our own security and tangible idols to comfort us. Join us as we examine our own impatience and discover how Jesus Christ, our perfect and better Mediator, meets us in our wandering and provides the true, lasting security our hearts are longing for.

Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore God's sudden command to halt the work of the tabernacle and observe the Sabbath. We talk about our modern addiction to hustle, the exhausting ways we try to earn our own worth, and the fear that keeps us from truly resting. Finally, we look at how Jesus’ finished work on the cross fulfills the demands of the law and invites us into deep, lasting rest for our souls.

In this episode, we look at God's call to Bezalel and Oholiab, the first people in Scripture explicitly said to be "filled with the Spirit." We discuss our common struggle with dividing life into "sacred" and "secular" categories, and how we often look to our careers to validate our worth. Finally, we look to Jesus, the ultimate Craftsman, who redeems our daily labor and frees us to worship God in the mundane tasks of ordinary life.

In this episode, we look at God's highly specific recipe for the tabernacle incense and His strict command that it not be used for personal perfume. We discuss our human tendency to treat worship like a consumer product, seeking what we can get out of God rather than giving Him the glory He deserves. Finally, we find deep comfort in Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, whose perfect life and intercession make our deeply flawed worship an acceptable and pleasing aroma to the Father.Scripture Reference: Exodus 30:34-38 (ESV)

In this episode, we explore the specific recipe for the holy anointing oil used in the tabernacle. We talk about our exhausting tendency to try and manufacture our own holiness and significance, and why God strictly forbade counterfeiting His sacred oil. Finally, we look at how Jesus, the true Anointed One, frees us from the burden of proving our worth and covers us with His perfect grace.Scripture Reference: Exodus 30:22-33 (ESV)

In this episode, we look at the bronze basin in the tabernacle courtyard and the strict requirement for the priests to wash their hands and feet before approaching God. We discuss the reality of how we pick up the spiritual "dirt" of the world in our daily lives, and how Jesus, our Great High Priest, gently kneels to wash our feet with His ongoing grace.Scripture Reference: Exodus 30:17-21 (ESV)

In this episode, we look at the unusual "ransom" God required during the census in Exodus 30. We talk about the universal human tendency to try and pay off our spiritual debts through our own effort, and why God insisted that the rich and the poor pay the exact same amount. Ultimately, we see how this Old Testament silver points us to the final, perfect ransom paid by Jesus on the cross.Scripture Reference: Exodus 30:11-16 (ESV)

Scripture: Exodus 30:1–10In this episode, we spend time looking at the Altar of Incense and what it teaches us about our prayer lives. So many of us carry guilt about how we pray—our minds wander, our motives are mixed, and our consistency is lacking. The biblical imagery of incense reminds us that our prayers actually need atonement. We dive into the encouraging truth that Jesus serves as our great High Priest, actively taking our frail, distracted prayers, washing them in His grace, and presenting them to the Father as a perfect offering. We discuss how this reality frees us from performance and invites us to approach God with genuine confidence.

In this episode, we examine the burnt offering in the ordination of the priests. Unlike other sacrifices, the entire ram was consumed on the altar, symbolizing complete and total consecration to God. We discuss how difficult this is for us; we naturally want to compartmentalize our lives, giving God our Sundays while keeping control of our private worlds. Join us as we look at how Jesus Christ serves as our true Burnt Offering. He gave Himself wholly and completely to the Father’s will, becoming a “pleasing aroma” on our behalf. We explore how Christ’s perfect surrender frees us from performance and invites us to joyfully yield our entire lives to Him. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we explore the intricate details of the Breastpiece of Judgment found in Exodus 28:15-30. We discuss why the High Priest was commanded to carry the names of the Israelites over his heart, and how this beautiful garment paints a vivid picture of Jesus Christ—the ultimate High Priest who stood in the spiritual courtroom to bear the full weight of our judgment on His own heart so that we could be declared not guilty. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we look at the instructions for the priests' garments in Exodus 28:1-5. We explore why Aaron couldn't just serve God in his regular clothes, why he needed garments "for glory and for beauty," and how this points directly to our need to be covered in the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ in order to stand before a holy God. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we look at the final verses of Exodus 27 to understand why God required "pure beaten olive oil" for the Tabernacle lamps. We explore the spiritual reality that the light of our faith requires a daily, "continual supply" of God's grace and how the "crushing" moments of life are often what God uses to produce the oil of the Spirit within us. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we explore the outer courtyard of the Tabernacle in Exodus 27:9-19. We discuss the significance of the "linen boundary" and why the massive, twenty-cubit gate serves as a powerful symbol of the Gospel—proving that while God is holy and separate, His invitation is wide enough for anyone willing to enter through the way He has provided. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we step into the courtyard to examine the Bronze Altar in Exodus 27:1-8. We discuss why this "metal of judgment" is the first thing we encounter on the way to God, and how the "horns" of the altar provide a vivid picture of what it means to truly trust in Jesus as our only refuge from the "reckoning." Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we focus on the single most critical object in the Tabernacle from Exodus 26:31-37: the Veil. We explore why this beautiful curtain was actually a terrifying barrier to God's presence and how the "cherubim" stitched into the fabric point us to the Garden of Eden—and ultimately, to the cross where the barrier was finally destroyed. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we look at the structural frames of the Tabernacle in Exodus 26:15-30. We explore why God chose gnarly, twisted acacia wood to build His house and how the silver bases under the frames point us to the only foundation that can support us: the redemption purchased by Christ. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we tackle the technical details of Exodus 26:1-14 to find a surprising gospel truth hidden in the curtains. We discuss why the Tabernacle looked so rough on the outside but so beautiful on the inside, and how this points us directly to Jesus—our true Covering who shelters us from the "storms" of judgment and life. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we explore the intricate blueprints of the Golden Lampstand found in Exodus 25:31-40. We discuss the profound significance of "hammered work" and what it means for our own spiritual formation. Join us as we reflect on how God uses the pressures of life to shape us into a unified vessel that reflects His light and follows the divine pattern set before us. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Pastor Chris dives into the specific craftsmanship of the Table of Showbread in Exodus 25. Moving past the gold and the dimensions, we explore the heart of what this table represents: God’s desire to dwell with His people and provide for their deepest needs. We discuss how this ancient furniture serves as a "rescue mission" for our self-reliance, pointing us directly to Jesus, the Bread of Life. Whether you feel "spiritually stagnant" or "broken by failed efforts," discover how the King's invitation to His table changes everything about how we live on Monday morning. Get full access to Reformed Devotionals Daily at reformeddevotional.substack.com/subscribe