Category Archives: sanctification

devoted families

Leviticus 14:33-57   The skin disease that can affect a person can also affect an entire household.  Likewise, sin can pass from person to person in a family.  Houses that became carriers of leprosy were to be either healed or destroyed.  … Continue reading

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restored devotion

Leviticus 14:1-32    The same sacrifices which atoned for sin and guilt were applied to cleansing of skin diseases.  The same Christ whose death on the cross saved you from hell can also clean up your life on earth today. The … Continue reading

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visible devotion

Leviticus 13     Not all diseases are as noticeable as skin diseases.    The LORD commanded Israel: “Take care, in a case of leprous disease, to be very careful to do according to all that the Levitical priests shall direct you. As … Continue reading

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devotion that defers to the Savior

Leviticus 11     The LORD of the Israelite’s salvation was also lord over their daily lives.  It was he who determined which animals were suitable for eating, and which were not.  It had nothing to do with hygiene or health.  Many … 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

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Exodus: a finished (?) work

Exodus 40     After all those detailed instructions from the LORD, and Moses and those under him completing the tabernacle according to those specifications – you would think that at least Moses would be able to enter into the glory when … Continue reading

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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

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Exodus: the outer court

Exodus 38      Just as much detail is given as to the articles and raw materials that made up the outer court as the tabernacle itself.  It was crucial that the Israelites understand that access into the presence of God is … Continue reading

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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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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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