Author Archives: Pastor Larry

Today our reading begins with the Book of Number and the rules for locating the tribes in the camp. Numbers picks up where Leviticus left off – recounting events that happened one month later than what is recorded there (40:; Num 1). The Israelites have been free from the Egyptians now for a year, haveContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 24”

Our reading today in Leviticus 26 and 27 concludes the Book of Leviticus. Tomorrow we will begin looking at the Book of Numbers as the Israelites prepare to travel to the Promised Land. Chapter 26 – This chapter discusses the laws of obedience and disobedience. It is a chapter on obedience and disobedience to theContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 23”

Today we read of the responsibilities the priests have in the tabernacle. Chapter 24 outlines these responsibilities then chapter 25 the year of jubilation and the treatment of poor countrymen are addressed. Chapter 24 – The priests were to keep the lamps burning in the tabernacle. This is a reference to the pure gold lampstandContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 22”

Leviticus 22 and 23 for today’s reading. More about laws and special festivals in these chapters. Chapter 22 – The priests were responsible to deal respectfully with the holy offerings in order not to profane God’s holy name. Again he reiterates “I am the Lord who sets them apart. If a mistake was made andContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 21”

Chapters 19, 20, and 21 offer us details of the laws of everyday life, laws for the offences requit=ring the death penalty, and laws concerning the priests. Chapter 19 – The laws in this chapter are wide ranging, but throughout these verses are the principles of the Ten Commandments applied to everyday life. God says,Continue reading “Bible Study Feb. 20”

Leviticus 16,17, and 18 are the chapters we are reading today. Chapter 16 – The Day of Atonement was the most important solemn day on Israel’s calendar. The emphasis in this chapter is on the necessity of sin being atoned for so that God’s people may be forgiven and reconciled unto Him. The ministry ofContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 19”

The laws of becoming clean were quite explicit and to be followed in exact detail, however the sacrifices made allowed for people of all levels of wealth to participate. Today from chapters 14 and 15 we read of the laws of cleansing a leper, his house, and the cleansing of unhealthiness. Chapter 14 – TheContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 18”

Today’s reading is a bit longer than some others but it is hard to separate it when reading certain subjects. Today we read chapters 10, 11, 12, 13. Chapter 10 – At the inauguration of Israel’s sacrificial system, Nadab and Abihu present unauthorized fire before the Lord, which He had not commanded them to do.Continue reading “Bible Study Feb. 17”

Reading today takes us through chapters 7, 8, and 9 where we read of the priest’s part in the offering, the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, and we see Aaron offering sacrifices to the Lord. Chapter 7 – The priest’s regulations for for the guilt offering include several elements: the place whereContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 16”

Today’s reading continues in chapters 5, 6, and 7 of Leviticus. Chapter 5 – Verses 1-13 continues the instructions fior the offering of ordinary people that began in 4:27. Here sins remedied are not inadvertent but hidden, in that they involve deliberate neglect or forgetfulness. One who becomes aware of a need for atonement isContinue reading “Bible Study Feb. 15”