Excel Sheets, Beauty, & How To Find God in Exodus

In this episode, Dan Sanchez and Pastor Ridley Barron dive into the book of Exodus, exploring how God's character is revealed through Israel's journey. They discuss how reading Exodus multiple times shifts perspective—from judging the Israelites' doubts to recognizing our own struggles with faith and trust. The conversation also covers the importance of administration in the church, the often-overlooked spiritual gift of organization, and how God values beauty and creativity, as seen in the craftsmanship of the Ark of the Covenant. Along the way, they touch on personal stories, the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers, and what we can learn from God's detailed instructions to His people.

Timestamps:

01:17 Seeing ourselves in the Israelites' struggles
02:50 God's plan and how He allows trials for growth
07:37 Jethro’s wisdom and the importance of administration
14:46 Bezalel, the artist of Exodus, and the role of beauty in worship
22:35 The stigma around men and the arts in Christian culture
27:15 The origins of the Mosaic laws—were they responses to real issues?
30:34 The Holy Spirit’s movement in giving and decision-making
33:55 Preview of next week's discussion on Leviticus