December 2025 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Category Archives: ministry
a respectful walk
Numbers 12 The LORD struck Miriam with leprosy to pun ish her for questioning the authority of his chosen servant, Moses. Even after Moses prayed that he heal her, God chose to let her remain leprous for seven days. … Continue reading
those assisting our walk
Numbers 3-4 These chapter record two censuses taken of the tribe of Levi. The first was of the males of the whole tribe who were over one month old. These were considered substitutes for all the firstborn sons of the … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, faithfulness, ministry, missions
Tagged Numbers 3, Numbers 4
2 Comments
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
Posted in church, compassion, consideration of others, ministry, worship
Tagged Leviticus 10
1 Comment
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
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
Posted in church, discipleship, faithfulness, genuineness, ministry, responsibility, witness
Tagged Leviticus 6, Leviticus 7
1 Comment
Exodus: serving in God’s name
Exodus 39 Those who served at the tabernacle were to be as ornately dressed as the tabernacle itself. It is a special thing to serve God for the sake of your people, and to represent him to your people. This … Continue reading
Posted in holiness, leadership, ministry, relationship with God, sanctification
Tagged Exodus 39
1 Comment
Exodus: intercessors
Exodus 27:20-28:43 The book of Exodus is not just a history of how the Israelites got out of Egypt. It is also a manual for getting Egypt out of them. The priests were ordained professional intercessors. They ministered to the … Continue reading
Exodus: teamwork
Exodus 18 Jethro’s advice showed wisdom because Moses could not have continued to serve as judge over every situation for the people. It was clear that an eldership had already existed (12). But Moses had not taken advantage of the … Continue reading
Joseph: out of the pit
Genesis 41:1-36. Joseph had been retrieved from a pit and sold to slave traders. That is how he wound up in Egypt. He was wrongfully accused by his master’s wife, and thrown into another “pit” – a prison. Years later, … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, Joseph, ministry, witness, works, worship
Tagged Genesis 41
1 Comment
authenticity: spotting fakes
Jude. Jude wrote on a similar topic as John’s letters. His concern was that the church had opened its doors to false Christians, who had infiltrated it. He likened them to: Cain, who killed his brother out of jealousy (11). … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, discernment, discipleship, genuineness, integrity, ministry
Tagged Jude
Leave a comment
Devotions 