“‘I will stand there before you by the rock of Horeb. Strike the rock and water will come out of it for the people to drink.’ So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.” — Exodus 17:6 (NIV84) The Israelites had put themselves in an interesting situation with God. In their desire/need […]

“So they (the Israelites) quarreled with Moses and said, ‘Give us water to drink.’ Moses replied, ‘Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put the Lord to the test?’” — Exodus 17:2 (NIV84) I am shocked by the brazen way the Israelites come to Moses with their complaint this time. They didn’t pose […]