Today's readings are Lev 5 - 7. In Lev 5, we begin to see the details of the ceremonies for the sacrifices for various sins. For unintentional sins, there is a three-part ceremony: a solemn confession of the sin is made (Lev 5:5), a substitute sacri [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Lev 1-4. Today, we start Leviticus, twenty-seven chapters of instructions detailing sacrifice, worship and holy living as given by God directly to Moses. The book begins with these words, “The Lord called Moses and spoke to him... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Ex 39-40. Craftsmen with God-given gifts complete the priestly garb. The outfit is stunningly beautiful and intricate (Ex 39:1-31). The ephod, or breastplate, is a part of the garment that is worn like a vest. It symbolically... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Ex 36-38. With a massive effort of unity and cooperation involving everyone in the camp, the work on the tabernacle is completed and the components are brought to Moses. It is just as God instructed. Moses gives a blessing. There [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Ex 33-35.In Ex 33, it's time for Israel to leave Sinai. While this has been clear all along that they would be moving on, it is important for believers to understand the symbolism in their departure - the Promised Land is their... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Ex 30-32.Ex 30:1-10 provides the instructions on how to build the altar of incense for the Tabernacle. Burning incense represents sacrifice and worship, a sweet aroma to God. In Ex 30:6, God says this is where He will meet His... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's reading is Ex 28-29. God gives the instructions for making the garments the priest will wear while serving in the tabernacle (Ex 28). They are just as intricately detailed as those of the tabernacle. The priest must be adorned in perfect... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Ex 25-27.God reminds Moses of the details of the covenant He has with His people, then gives him instructions on building an ark to contain evidence of the covenant (Ex 25:10-22). The ark symbolizes His grace and mercy. God also... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Ex 22-24.After delivering the ten commandments (the Law), the moral guidelines that reveal the character and nature of God, Moses receives the civil and ceremonial laws (the law). Notice the difference between the two. Many... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Ex 19-21.Ex 19 depicts the Hebrews at Mount Sinai where God will meet on the mountain with Moses and a few leaders while the people gather at the base. There are strict guidelines for how God is to be approached. Only those [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
