Exodus 13:4, “Today, in the month of Abib, you are leaving.” Just about every year there is the same discussion about the barley and when it is at the correct stage of ripeness. Sadly there are some who have never seen barley grow who enter the conversation and stir controversy. I would encourage those who want to enter the discussion to be more proactive. Don’t simply watch a video and think you have become an expert. Go find someone growing barley and ask if they would be willing to show you the different stages of how the grain ripens. Don’t be afraid to get your hands a little dirty while gaining some real life experience.