Day 292 – Matthew 15, Mark 7
Talking Points The religious elite were concerned that Jesus' disciples would "break the tradition of the elders" (Matthew 15:2). For years, these men had exchanged the Word of God for…
Talking Points The religious elite were concerned that Jesus' disciples would "break the tradition of the elders" (Matthew 15:2). For years, these men had exchanged the Word of God for…
Talking Points As Jesus preaches His sermon to would-be disciples, He does something quite opposite of what most would expect. He raises the standard. Where the world says not to…
Talking Points The instructions for sacrifices and festivals are given again, this time before the Israelites move into the land of Canaan. God instructs the people, "You shall be careful…
Talking Points Closing out the book of Leviticus, God clearly spells out the blessings of obedience and the penalties that come with disobedience. The terms of the covenant are clear,…
Talking Points God tells Moses of other, various (sundry) laws. Some are repetitions of commands previously given. All of them are instructing the people in how to live as to…
Talking Points God continues to set specific rules for living as His people. Once again, the commands are both spiritual and practical in their application. Both aspects result in a…
Talking Points God distinguishes between animals which are "clean" and "unclean," or proper and improper, to eat. The clean and unclean foods served to remind the Israelites of God's holiness,…
Talking Points God lays out what constitutes sin and what makes a person unclean. Sin can be evidenced in actions, words, and even motivations. A huge point: God defines sin,…
Talking Points God instructs the Israelites to acquire the materials and then assemble the tabernacle, that He might dwell among them.The most important furnishing of the tabernacle will be the…
Talking Points God continues to give and explain His law. The great detail found in the commands is amazing. God is very specific as He outlines how to live in…