1 Timothy INTRODUCTIONPaul’s two personal letters to Timothy and one letter to Titus are called the “Pastoral Epistles.” Each gives advice to younger coworkers of Paul who served as his representatives, visiting and giving guidance to churches in various cities of the Roman Empire.First Timothy was written some time between Paul’s release from prison aboutContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
WORSHIP AS COMMITMENTLeviticus 23–27 “Follow My decrees and be careful to obey My laws, and you will live safely in the land” (Lev. 25:18). Believers demonstrate commitment to the Lord by the decisions they make. These last chapters of Leviticus survey a number of decisions the Israelites would face when they entered the Promised Land,Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
WORSHIP AS SEPARATIONLeviticus 11–15 “You must distinguish between the unclean and the clean” (Lev. 11:47). A number of Old Testament laws seem to have as their main purpose establishing a unique lifestyle for God’s people. The Israelites were reminded constantly of their relationship with the Lord and their difference from all other peoples on earth.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
WORSHIP AS SERVICELeviticus 8–10 “Moses said to the assembly, ’This is what the LORD has commanded to be done’ ” (Lev. 8:5). These chapters describe the initiation of Aaron and his sons into Israel’s priesthood. Each underlines in a significant way that, while offering the Lord dedicated service is one way in which we canContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE PRIESTHOODExodus 28–30 “I will consecrate . . . Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests” (Ex. 29:44). Only the priests in Israel were qualified to make the sacrifices required from those who approached God. The New Testament teaching that every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:9) makes these chapters dealing withContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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