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Category Archives: holiness
correcting the holy
2 Samuel 6 This chapter records two mistakes with dire consequences. First, Uzzah sees the oxen stumble, and reaches out his hands to stabilize the ark of the covenant. He is struck dead because he presumed to correct something that … Continue reading
Ichabod
1 Samuel 4 Eli’s grandson was born on the day he and Phinehas died. His mother also died that day, after she named him: Ichabod: the glory has departed. In truth, the glory had departed from Israel the moment its … Continue reading
in retrospect: a Father’s right
Deuteronomy 14 Before we recoil at the audacity of Moses in putting dietary restrictions upon Israel, let us remember that Moses states at the beginning of this chapter: the Israelites are sons of the LORD their God. A father has … Continue reading
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 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
devotion and identity
Leviticus 19 The Israelites followed strict codes of conduct that set them apart as holy, because the God they were to represent is holy. That holiness was not merely ritualistic. It included the concepts of justice, love and sexual purity. … Continue reading
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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Tagged Leviticus 18
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singular devotion
Leviticus 17 It was not enough for the Israelites to simply name the name of the LORD and go about their worship the same as in Egypt. Neither would they be allowed to follow the Canaanite worship practices and just … Continue reading
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