Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
those walking beside us
Numbers 2 A march is not designed for individuality. It works best when everyone is in his place. The march to the promised land was to be accomplished tribe by tribe, with the tent of meeting at the center. Our … Continue reading
those walking with us
Numbers 1 A potential army in excess of 600,000 men is formidable in any age. The census was meant to be an encouragement to the Israelites. It was intended to remind them that God has been faithful, and to bring … Continue reading
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devotion and value
Leviticus 27 The whole book of Leviticus speaks to the question of what one does with one’s life once it has been rescued by the blood of the Lamb. The regulations in the final chapter have to do with vows … Continue reading
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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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Tagged Leviticus 26
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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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Tagged Leviticus 23
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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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Tagged Leviticus 22
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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
Posted in confession, forgiveness, holiness, sanctification
Tagged Leviticus 21, Leviticus 22
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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
