Monthly Archives: April 2012
devotion and discipline
Leviticus 26 The LORD warned those whom he recued that it would be a serious thing to disregard his rules. The chief application today is not for those who want to be saved, but for those who think they … Continue reading
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devotion and redemption
Leviticus 25 The LORD commanded the Israelites to live under an economic system that reflected his character as rescuer and redeemer. Both the land and its occupants were to be geared towards rescue. The poor were to be progressing toward … Continue reading
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devotion and testimony
Leviticus 24 This chapter links together two things that seem very different. It starts with commands to maintain the holy place in the tabernacle (particularly the lamps and the showbread) and it ends with commands to execute blasphemers. The concept … Continue reading
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devotion and time
Leviticus 23 The Israelites were not rescued from Egyptian bondage so that they could spend the rest of their days on me – time. No, their time was the LORDs. He described how it should be spent. Their days and … Continue reading
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devotion and defiled offerings
Leviticus 22:17-33 God neither wants nor is pleased by the offerings of foreigners. The Israelites were to follow strict guidelines to make sure that what was presented to the LORD was in perfect condition. He was more interested in obedience … Continue reading
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devotion and defiled service
Leviticus 21:1-22:16 Moses was commanded to warn Aaron that those of his descendants who were not qualified to enter the LORD’s presence in ministry must not presume to do so. A physical defect or a marriage outside the parameters for … Continue reading
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devotion and separation
Leviticus 20 Once you have given your life to Christ, you cannot go back. God’s Holy Spirit will drive you to repentance until your relationship with the LORD is restored. His goal is to sanctify you. This reality is seen … Continue reading
devotion and identity
Leviticus 19 The Israelites followed strict codes of conduct that set them apart as holy, because the God they were to represent is holy. That holiness was not merely ritualistic. It included the concepts of justice, love and sexual purity. … Continue reading
devotion and sexuality
Leviticus 18 Sexuality appears to be a temporary phenomenon for humanity. Jesus said: “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from … Continue reading
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singular devotion
Leviticus 17 It was not enough for the Israelites to simply name the name of the LORD and go about their worship the same as in Egypt. Neither would they be allowed to follow the Canaanite worship practices and just … Continue reading
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