Category Archives: commitment

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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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 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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reproductive devotion

Leviticus 15 Both types of bodily fluid discharges regulated here had to do with the reproductive system: the male discharge of semen and the female menstrual cycle.  This is the LORD’s way of highlighting the importance of purity and integrity … Continue reading

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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

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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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