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Category Archives: submission
traders of the lost ark
1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 The ark of the LORD’s testimony was in the possession of 5 Philistine lords for 7 months. The people of the 5 cities suffered and became frightened. Even after it was returned to Israel, the city it … Continue reading
missions and common sense
Joshua 9 The lesson the Israelite leaders learned from the Gibeonite deception was an important one. Whatever they did, they needed to seek the LORD’s guidance first. Although God was withy them, and promised to give them the land, he … Continue reading
a realistic walk
Numbers 23-24 The LORD is faithful to himself. If he chooses to bless (as he did Israel by Balaam) then all the sacrifices and hired prophets cannot curse. Sometimes our prayers seem to fall on deaf ears. It may be … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, discipleship, faith, prayer, submission
Tagged Numbers 23, Numbers 24
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a submissive walk
Numbers 16-17 When things got hard, the people began to look around to see who they could blame things on. Aaron and his sons were ripe targets. The LORD defended his choice of Aaron and destroyed the rebellion of Korah. … Continue reading
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
Posted in commitment, discipleship, faithfulness, obedience, relationship with God, submission
Tagged Leviticus 26
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devotion and normal
Leviticus 12 Giving birth is a natural process for women, yet it involves the flow of blood, and as such, was to be treated as an impurity. Our “normal” lives are interrupted by God in a similar way. He forces … Continue reading
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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Tagged Leviticus 11
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Exodus: the outer courtyard
Exodus 27:1-19 While the furniture on the inside of the tabernacle symbolized who and what God is, that on the outer courtyard stood for what God expects. The bronze altar was for burnt offerings. It was made of wood, overlaid … Continue reading
Exodus: the mountain
Exodus 19 Mount Sinai serves to transition the reader of Exodus from the theme of deliverance by grace to the theme of sanctification. The mountain is a dangerous place and should not be treated casually. God is there, and he … Continue reading
Exodus: contest
Exodus 7:14-8:19 Pharaoh’s first resort when challenged to free the Israelites was to go home and ignore Moses and Aaron. When that didn’t work, he treated the plagues as a contest. He sent his magicians to imitate the plagues. Sometimes … Continue reading
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