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Leviticus 14:2 Integration

Leviticus 14:2 “These are the regulations for any diseased person at the time of their ceremonial cleansing, when they are brought to the priest: It can be very difficult for someone when they have become an outcast to return to society. We see this today when convicted felons try to return from prison and enterContinue reading “Leviticus 14:2 Integration”

Leviticus 11:2-3 Kosher

Leviticus 11:2-3 “Say to the Israelites: ‘Of all the animals that live on land, these are the ones you may eat: 3 You may eat any animal that has a divided hoof and that chews the cud. The dietary restrictions of the Hebrew Bible are often puzzling, even to those who follow them. This is attestedContinue reading “Leviticus 11:2-3 Kosher”

Leviticus 10:9 Little Facts

Leviticus 10:9 “You and your sons are not to drink wine or other fermented drink whenever you go into the tent of meeting, or you will die. This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, I enjoy watching and reading mysteries. But I am terrible at guessing the culprit. I always seem toContinue reading “Leviticus 10:9 Little Facts”

Leviticus 7:23 Don’t Eat Fat

Leviticus 7:23 “Say to the Israelites: ‘Do not eat any of the fat of cattle, sheep or goats.” Have you noticed how many people have dietary restrictions, either voluntary or for medical reasons? They seem to have exploded in recent years. Vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo, low carb, no carb, gluten free, raw, Mediterranean, no sugar,Continue reading “Leviticus 7:23 Don’t Eat Fat”

Leviticus 4:14 Place and Time

Leviticus 4:14 and the sin they committed becomes known, the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the tent of meeting. The place where we do things is important. We eat in a restaurant. We shop in a department store or online. We stream a movie or enterContinue reading “Leviticus 4:14 Place and Time”

Exodus 40:34-35 Not Yet!

Exodus 40:34-35 34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35 Moses could not enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. My kids and grand kids have nightlights in their rooms. Your kidsContinue reading “Exodus 40:34-35 Not Yet!”

Exodus 36:6-7 Abundant Giving

Exodus 36:6-7 Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” And so the people were restrained from bringing more, 7 because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work. Have youContinue reading “Exodus 36:6-7 Abundant Giving”

Exodus 34:31 Sabbath

Exodus 34:31 “Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest. People often ask what faith looks like in practical terms. We exercise faith every day. We trust that the designers and builders knew what they were doing when they madeContinue reading “Exodus 34:31 Sabbath”

Exodus 30:15 Equity V Equality

Exodus 30:15 The rich are not to give more than a half shekel and the poor are not to give less when you make the offering to the LORD to atone for your lives. We hear so much today about equality. People want equal outcomes for unequal input. They want not only a level playingContinue reading “Exodus 30:15 Equity V Equality”

Exodus 28:2 Fancy Clothing

Exodus 28:2 Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron to give him dignity and honor. These days, people don’t seem to dress up very much. They seem to wear whatever is most comfortable. Just take a look at what people wear to go shopping. Pajamas are acceptable for some people. And it isn’t just aContinue reading “Exodus 28:2 Fancy Clothing”