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Called to Be God’s People is an introduction to the Old Testament designed for those who wish to have a comprehensive guide to the contents, theology, and important passages of the Old Testament. Written from a Lutheran perspective, this book is especially designed for those within that tradition and others who seek a guide to the canonical books of the Old Testament that consciously presents the...

with Moses (Exod 17:1–2). Once again, the Israelites so amazingly reminisce about the wonderful conditions in Egypt compared to their present situation. Even more amazingly, Yahweh in mercy tells Moses to strike a rock so that water gushes forth for an ungrateful people. Yahweh indicates that His gracious presence will be there at the rock to provide for them (Exod 17:5–7). Exodus 17 concludes with the miracle of Israel defeating the Amalekites as long as they held up the arms of Moses (Exod 17:8–16).
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