Good Morning “Thankful Hearts.”  Today we are in Leviticus 23.  Given that these observances and annual festivals were given only to the nation of Israel, it’s an easy chapter to skim over and lose sight of the big picture.  6 days you are to labor and on the 7th rest.  You may remember from our Exodus study that the Sabbath had dual expectation. Exodus 20:8-11.  The observance of the Sabbath is r...  Read More

Good Morning “Observers of Holy God.”  Today we are in Leviticus 22.  The Priests and by extension the whole nation of Israel were reminded not to vary in living out the ordinances they had been given?  Why… because it would profane the name of The Lord.  When we live obediently with fear of The Lord, we honor Him.  When we live contrary to His word it dishonors or profanes His name.  It’s disobed...  Read More

Good Morning “Spiritually Healed.”  Today we are in Leviticus 21.  The Priest had some very specific guidelines regarding even who he could marry.  Remember, the Priest in their world at their time was a “type” of Christ - a representative of.  His wife then representative of “The Bride of Christ.”  As such, he must remain above board in every way.  Pure, Holy, without blemish - and his bride also...  Read More

Good Morning “Choosers of Holiness”.  Today we are in Leviticus 20.Seems most any type of the immorality was to result in the death of the offender.  The truth is, spiritually speaking, death is the payment required for any and all sin.  “The wages (payment for) of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:23  Hence the need for our Savior Jesus.  Within the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Abnormal.”  Today we are in Leviticus 19.  What does it mean to be, to act, to look normal?  Oxford defines “normal” accordingly: 1.  Conforming to a standard; usual, typical expected.  But what happens when the “standard, usual or typically expected” behavior is corrupted or depraved?  Look around.  Consider our world and what has become the “new norm” - what is widely accepted.  No...  Read More

Good Morning “Called to His Best.”  Today we are in Leviticus 18.“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬  A quick survey of world history reveals this is true.  Nations who adopt a “we can do as we please” attitude regarding Gods Law - including issues of injustice and morality, even child sacrifice, eventually fall.  Here God is reminding the na...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshippers of Only God.”  Today we are in Leviticus 17.The payment required for sin is death (Romans 6:23).  The shedding of blood for every sin was required of Israel.  Perhaps the shedding of the blood, and the direct involvement of the one who brought the sacrifice, was meant to drive home the seriousness of the sin.  Scripture tells us that life is in the blood!  Biology concurs...  Read More

Good Morning “Benefactors of Jesus Atonement.”  Today we are in Leviticus 16The Day of Atonement is so important because that is the day a human got to go into God's presence in the Holy of Holies.  This is the center of the tabernacle, behind the innermost veil, where God's actual presence was.There are two main sacrifices made on this day. The first is a bull for the priest's sins and the cleans...  Read More

Good Morning “Students of Subjects No One Wants to Talk About.”  Today we are in Leviticus 15.  This chapter covers regulations for the nation of Israel regarding bodily fluid discharges which caused them to be unclean.  Like I said - no one wants to talk about.  I’ve committed to you, that we will cover each chapter, seeking application for us from the whole counsel of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17.  Ch...  Read More

Good Morning “Cleansed by The Blood.”  Today we are in Leviticus 14.Remember,  from Genesis to Revelation The Bible is the story of Jesus and the redemption through His Blood.  Even the ordinances and procedures required of Israel echo this Truth.  Believe it or not, the ritual cleansing we read about today is a picture of The Cross and our cleansing by the blood of Jesus.  This process is to take...  Read More

Good Morning “Valuable Individuals”.  Today we are in Leviticus 13.As you’re reading about the laws regarding disease, do you find yourself with a heart for the one described?  Are you sad that they may have to be put outside the camp for a time while they heal?  Or do you default to a different idea?  “Yes, get them out, I don’t want to get that junk!”  Step back from the pages and try to study f...  Read More

Good Morning “Born Sinful.”  Today we are in Leviticus 12.  At first glance this passage may seem unfair.  Why would woman be deemed unclean and expected to bring both a burnt offering and a sin offering simply because she gave birth - a natural process.  To understand we have to go back to Genesis 3:16 when woman’s penalty for the Garden Sin was pronounced.  In pain she would now give birth.  Blo...  Read More