COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-15
Yahweh provides food for the Israelites in the wilderness. Only a few weeks after deliverance from Egypt, the people complain about the lack of food. They murmur against Moses and Aaron, but God knows that they complain about him. They doubt whether Yahweh cares about them and his ability to provide for them. In response to their complaints, Yahweh sends quail in the evening and bread, "manna," in the morning. To this day the manna is a mystery - "What is it?" Moses answered, "It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat." By this the people are to know he is God.

Old Testament: Isaiah 55:6-9
Seek God and return to him for mercy and pardon.

Old Testament: Jonah 3:10-4:11
An appeal to return to and know God.

Epistle: Philippians 1:21-30
Paul is …