1. The meat pots of Egypt (1-3)

The people had come out of slavery in Egypt, but they were still stamped with a slave mentality. They were free. Before them lay the wonderful land God had promised. But still they longed for the free food and the irresponsibility of slave life in Egypt.

2. I will test them (4-9)

God told Moses that these people needed not only bread, but also training. He would give them bread--and also teach them obedience, diligence and faithfulness.

3. The glory of the Lord (10-36)

The Lord overwhelmed them by appearing in a cloud of glory. His instructions were very concrete: He wanted the people to get up early each morning and gather daily bread. They were not to get too much nor too little. They should honor the Creator by keeping the Sabbath. They should depend on God with humble and thankful hearts. Moses also taught them a sense of history

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Application: Lord, thank you for spiritual and physical food--and for your training.
One Word: Depend on God and obey him daily