Day 53 – Leviticus 26-27
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 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 More ordinances and commands are given to the Israelites. It is important to try not to get lost in the volume or intense detail of the commands, or…
Talking Points Now, God lays out various laws for priests in their special service to the Lord. They are also told to be holy in their service.Every part of the…
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 introduces the day of atonement, when they would "...be clean from all [their] sins before the LORD" (16:30). The day was to be a serious day of…
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 Aaron and his sons are consecrated for service as priests for the nation. "...atonement was made on their behalf" (8:34). Their sin must be addressed and paid for,…
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 Leviticus 1:1 starts -- "Then" -- the next thing to happen upon the completion of the tabernacle was for God to meet with Moses and lay out the…