Category Archives: grace
in retrospect: taking advantage of grace
Deuteronomy 19 Life in the new society was to be permeated with grace, but there would be those who would seek to test God by taking advantage of that grace. Murderers fleeing into the levitical cities of refuge, landowners moving … Continue reading
in retrospect: remembering
Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 The feasts were designed to be a constant reminder of what the LORD had done and is doing for his people. God wanted his children to remember and rejoice because he was and is among them. LORD, build … Continue reading
in retrospect: a great God and a great people
Deuteronomy 4 Moses encouraged the Israelites to live up to the standards of their God’s reputation. They were to be a people known for their righteousness and wisdom. They were to reflect upon the character of the LORD. He sets … Continue reading
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a victorious walk
Numbers 31 Moses had already known for some time that he would not accompany his people to the promised land. He had sinned, and there would be consequences. Nevertheless, God gave him one final victory to show that he was … Continue reading
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Tagged Numbers 31
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a costly walk
Numbers 28-29 The ESV Study Bible states “It has been calculated that, over the course of a year, these sacrifices involved a total of 113 bulls, 1,086 lambs, over a ton of flour, and 1,000 bottles of oil and wine!” … Continue reading
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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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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Exodus: more than enough
Exodus 35:30-36:38 The construction of the tabernacle served as a reminder to the Israelites that whatever God required of them, he would provide to them. In fact, they found that Moses had to command them to cease giving, because the … Continue reading
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Tagged Exodus 35, Exodus 36
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Exodus: the LORD whose name is Jealous
Exodus 34 The LORD promises to drive out the inhabitants of the land, but also threatens to punish any of his own people who are corrupted by them. He is a God of grace and judgment. We must always remember … Continue reading
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