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”
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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
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
SYMBOLS OF GODExodus 35–40 “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD commanded to be done” (Ex. 36:5). The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in Exodus 25–30. For nearlyContinue 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”
