Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
service, celebration and devotion
Leviticus 10 The installation rituals for Aaron and his sons involved service and celebration. The service elements were absolutely essential, and the LORD would tolerate no deviation. The sad story of the death of Nadab and Abihu (for offering unauthorized … Continue reading
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Tagged Leviticus 10
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approved devotion
Leviticus 9 This event was singular in that the priests did not have to prepare the fire which was to consume the sacrifices on the altar. The LORD himself sent the fire. This was his way of showing approval of … Continue reading
ordained devotion
Leviticus 8 The special ordination ritual for Aaron and his sons was a reminder of their solemn duties as representatives of the people before God. Not taking the ordination seriously would have meant death (35). As we saw yesterday, all … Continue reading
anointed devotion
Leviticus 6:8-7:38 Aaron and his sons were designated by the LORD to serve as priests under the covenant. This involved much responsibility, but it also came with privileges. Many of the sacrifices went to the priests, after a portion was … Continue reading
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Tagged Leviticus 6, Leviticus 7
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blameless devotion
Leviticus 5:14-6:7 These are not the words of a God who ignores sin and guilt. These are the words of the LORD, who punishes the guilty. But he does not want to. It is not God’s desire that any perish, … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, confession, discipleship, eternal life, forgiveness, future, grace, growth, sanctification
Tagged Leviticus 5, Leviticus 6
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a devoted community
Leviticus 4-5:13 The sin offering communicates some important things about God. He is a holy God, and he cannot overlook sin, even when the sinner is unaware of it. As soon as the worshipper is aware of any sin, he … Continue reading
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Tagged Leviticus 4, Leviticus 5
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committed devotion
Leviticus 3 The peace offerings showed how the worshipper could demonstrate complete dependence on the LORD, and find peace only in his relationship with the LORD. Whatever was offered, it had to be without blemish. You cannot offer your life … Continue reading
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Tagged Leviticus 3
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well-prepared devotion
Leviticus 2 The grain offerings had to be well-prepared by the worshipper. They had to look good, smell good, taste good. A portion of them would always be consumed on the altar, but the rest would go to the priests. … Continue reading
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Tagged Leviticus 2
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complete devotion
Leviticus 1 The book of Leviticus picks up on the Exodus theme of sanctification, with only a slight twist. The issue in Leviticus is not how can I escape Egypt? but how can I express my devotion to the LORD? … Continue reading
Exodus: a finished (?) work
Exodus 40 After all those detailed instructions from the LORD, and Moses and those under him completing the tabernacle according to those specifications – you would think that at least Moses would be able to enter into the glory when … Continue reading
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Tagged Exodus 40
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