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February 3, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Leviticus 8-10
Leviticus chapter 10 is shocking to say the least. At first glance it seems as if God is unjust by killing Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron. If we are not careful, our emotions will get the best of us and we will miss an important lesson on intent.
Nadab and Abihu each took his censor put fire on it, added incense upon it, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which He had not commanded (Lev. 10:1). So fire went out from the Lord and killed them (Lev. 10:2). Did the Lord kill Aaron’s...
Interpreter’s House: The Dusty Room and the Man in the Iron Cage
Interpreter’s house turned out to be an interesting place. Christian toured seven rooms of the house, each depicting spiritual truth. I want to take a closer look at the dusty room, and the room which contained the man in the iron cage.
The Dusty RoomThe second room of Interpreter’s house was full of dust. I remember having to clean my room when I was a kid. I wasn’t the best at it. I shoved junk under my bed, or piled everything up on a chair to give the perception of a “cleaned” room. The...
February 2, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Leviticus 5-7
The first seven chapters of Leviticus outline the five major offerings required under the Law. The five offerings can be divided into two main types: Sweet Savor offerings and Non-Sweet Savor offerings. The Sweet Savor offerings were voluntary, and the Non-Sweet Savor offerings were mandatory.
Sweet Savor OfferingsThe Burnt Offering (Lev. 1;6:8-13). This was a voluntary act of worship, and was one of the most frequently made sacrifices. It expressed devotion to the Lord. For us at New...
February 1, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Leviticus 1-4
You’ve made it to Leviticus. You may feel like giving up in the coming days. That’s due to the fact that Leviticus is made up of 27 head-scratching chapters that may not seem important to the rest of the Bible, or to your present day life. I want to encourage you to read through Leviticus and see it’s significance in the Bible and in your life.
The last section of Exodus concerned the Tabernacle and the Levitical Priesthood (Ex. 25-40). Keep in mind that the priesthood came from the tribe of...
January 31, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 39-40
The Tabernacle included seven items: the Brazen Altar; the Brazen Laver; the Table of Shewbread; the Candle-Stand; the Altar of Incense; The Ark of the Covenant; and the Mercy Seat.
The High Priest wore seven articles to minister within the Tabernacle: undergarments (Ex. 28:42-43); a white tunic (Ex. 28:39; 39:27); a blue robe over that, with bells and pomegranates on the hem (Ex. 28:31-35; 39:22-26); a sleeveless ephod embroidered with gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, held together by...
January 30, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 36-38
Moses was an exceptional leader. Moses, like most leaders, believed he could do everything. He could stand before the Lord on behalf of Israel. He could stand before Israel on behalf of the Lord. He could lead Israel throughout the wilderness. If need be, he could lead them into battle. And if that wasn’t enough, he could judge Israel. All two million of them!
A few chapters back we read of Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, coming to visit. Jethro was shocked to see Moses doing all of this work...
January 29, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 33-35
Parents sacrifice convenience in order to please our children. Face it, no parent enjoys going to Chuck E. Cheese. For the sake of our children, however, we take them. We have thoughts like, “I’ll take you to Chuck E. Cheese, but I don’t have to like it.” Our kids enjoy it, while we half-heartedly smile choking down overpriced frozen pizza.
After the golden calf debacle, the Lord promised to bring Israel into the Promised Land, keeping His covenant with the Patriarchs (Ex. 33:1-2). There was...
January 28, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 30-32
At the top of Mount Sinai, Moses received God’s provisions for worship. God revealed His holiness through the Law, Tabernacle, sacrifices, and priesthood. His expectation was for Israel to worship and serve with holiness.
At the top of the mountain God’s holiness was revealed, and at the foot of the mountain man’s sinfulness was revealed. Israel grew restless at the foot of Mount Sinai. Together with Aaron, Israel believed that Moses wasn’t coming back. Instead of waiting on Moses, they...
January 27, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 28-29
Today’s reading in Exodus 28 and 29 shouldn’t be overlooked or skimmed. These two chapters reveal God’s attention to detail. Everything in the Tabernacle was teeming with significance. This is also true concerning the Priesthood and their consecration.
The service of the Tabernacle was no ordinary work. Therefore, the men who served in the Tabernacle were to be uniquely prepared. The Lord said to Moses, “Now this is what you shall do to them to consecrate them, that they may serve me as...
January 26, 2020
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 25-27
God delivered to Moses a blueprint concerning His dwelling among His people. Every detail of the Tabernacle was given attention and was baptized with significance. This transportable structure would be stationary at particular points in the wilderness. The Tabernacle would dwell at the centermost part of the camp with each tribe of Israel strategically situated around it. The presence of God was to be the center of the Israelite’s life.
The blueprint of the Tabernacle began with the interior...
