Category Archives: discipleship
a blessed walk
Numbers 6 The Aaronic blessing comes right on the heels of the description of the Nazarite vow. This does not mean that only Nazarites are to be blessed. It means that the Nazarite vow can be taken because God intends … Continue reading
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a pure walk
Numbers 5 These commands highlight the importance of walking in purity. Those who were unclean because of leprosy or some other defilement had to be put outside the camp. Sins had to be confessed and restitution made or they would … Continue reading
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
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 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
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