In Leviticus, God endeavored to instill a sense of purity, spiritually and physically, in the Hebrew community. By … Read more
Leviticus 13, Purity Of Message
The priests in the Hebrew faith played a very key role in the betterment, and sustainment, of a … Read more
Leviticus 11, Receptive Heart; Ready Eyes
What is the significance of performing the Mosaic worship sacrifices in such a precise, specific way? What was … Read more
Leviticus 8, Oil And Blood
Oil and blood – two cleansing and purifying elements symbolically represented in the Old Testament. The atoning blood … Read more
Leviticus 4:1-2, Guilt And Grace
Leviticus is probably one of the least read books in all of canonized Scripture. But it yields some … Read more
Leviticus 1:2, The Benefit Of God’s Commands
What was the underlying value of the Mosaic rituals? One of the critical things to note is that … Read more
Numbers 7, Word Of God Speak
Numbers 7 documents the dedication of the holy tent, the first formal worship place for the community of … Read more
Exodus 40:16, Total And Complete Obedience
In Exodus 40 a critical phrase is repeatedly stated: “as the Lord commanded him (Moses).” And this testimonial … Read more
Exodus 39:30-31, Holy To The Lord
There is something subtle, and yet significant, embedded n Exodus 39:30-31. A medallion was attached to Aaron’s high … Read more
Exodus 35:20-21, Charity And Generosity
In Exodus, there was a moment in which the people gave, and gave quite a bit in order … Read more
Exodus 32:1a, What Can Satisfy The Longing Of Man’s Soul?
What can satisfy the longing of man’s soul? That is one of the critical issues that arises out … Read more
Exodus 31:1-3;6 God’s Great Treasury
One unheralded aspect of Exodus is God gifting two craftsmen to make articles for the tent of meeting. … Read more
Exodus 25:1, Motivation For Worship (Not Mode Or Method)
Exodus contains very specific details regarding the formal worship of God. It is direct, and it is intentional … Read more
Exodus 23:20-21, God’s Irreproachable Character
What we often overlook when we read about God’s behavioral commands is that embedded within the divine communication, … Read more
Exodus 20:1, Beautiful Boundaries
God is a God of order. He does not set in motion a society, or community, of believers … Read more
Exodus 17:3, Greateful Hearts (Not Grumbling Lips)
The book of Exodus contains a pattern. One that is rather disheartening because it speaks to the default … Read more
Exodus 17:2, The God Who Supplies
God’s great work in freeing Israel from Egypt’s grip was wonderfully culminated with the events surrounding the Red … Read more
Exodus 10:20, Eternal Hope
In Exodus, Pharaoh represents the ultimate fleshly/carnal trait: to live life solely on one’s own conditions. God made … Read more
Exodus 8:15, Spiritual Submission (Not Self-Reliance)
Exodus is an account that unveils many critical lessons. And one teaching that is especially timely is that … Read more
Exodus 6:1, The Unparallaled Power Of God
God’s power is unparalleled. We may not always perceive it. We may not always acknowledge it. But His … Read more