The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:19-36
The law of the manna. I. THERE MUST BE INDIVIDUAL EFFORT FOR INDIVIDUAL NEED . 1 . The manna lay around their tents, but it had to be gathered. To feed on Christ each must lay hold of him for his own soul by meditation and prayer and trust. 2 . If we do not "taste and see that the Lord is gracious," his nearness to us will only deepen our condemnation. How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? II. CHRIST MUST BE LAID HOLD OF DAILY ... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 16:16-36
The manna-regulations for type gathering and using of it. I. THE EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF IT IS PROVIDED FOR . The responsibilities and opportunities of the family relation, which had been touched upon in the institution of the Passover, are here touched upon again. Each head of a household had to see that the daily supply was gathered for his family. Thus God shows that he is not only attentive for that great nation which now, as a whole, is so clearly dependent on his... read more