WORSHIP AS ASSURANCELeviticus 16–17 “He will make atonement . . . because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, whatever their sins have been” (Lev. 16:16). Sin offerings dealt only with unintentional sins. On the Day of Atonement a sacrifice was offered which assured the Israelites that they could be forgiven for all theirContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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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
Leviticus INTRODUCTIONAbout 2100 B.C. God selected a man, Abraham, and gave him special promises. The Lord would be Abraham’s God, and the God of Abraham’s descendants. God also told Abraham that his offspring would be enslaved in Egypt for some 400 years.What God predicted happened. A group of Abraham’s descendants, just 70 in number, settledContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
GOD REVEALS HIS ANGERExodus 31–34 “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Ex. 33:14). Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God. OverviewGod enabled Israel’s craftsmen (31:1–11),Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
GOD REVEALS HIS LAWExodus 20–23 “Worship the LORD your God, and His blessing will be upon you” (Ex. 23:25). The rabbis identify 613 laws in Moses’ writings. The 10 basic commandments are stated in Exodus 20. The principles expressed in the Ten Commandments are valid for all persons of all times, for they reflect theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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