THE TWELVE SPIES. THE TRAGEDY OF MURMURING. We observed that the complaining steadily worsened as Israel progressed toward Canaan. The people had been failing bit by bit as they joined across the Wilderness. How often do we consider grumbling a “little sin”? When we check ourselves, we find how completely it possesses us. We findContinue reading “4. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS.”
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3. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS! The Brass Serpent..
THE BRAZEN SERPENT. A wonderful picture of the … CROSS OF CALVARY. Please read Num 21:4. In the narrative, we see that the people complained about their diet of Manna. They called it “detestable” and told Moses how much they loathed it. “Yuck!” they said, as they screwed up their faces in disgust. So weContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS! The Brass Serpent..”
2. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS. Miriam complains .
MIRIAM SPREADS GOSSIP. The murmuring has now worked its way up to the highest leaders. See Chapter 12. Moses’ own brother and sister contentiously questioned his Leadership. AARON was already the High Priest, and MIRIAM was Israel’s Prophetess. Here we find another reason for murmuring. They both possessed the spirit of “Jealous Pride.” They wantedContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS. Miriam complains .”
1. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS.
DISCONTENTMENT. The heart ❤️ of Israel. Why did they so easily go astray from the Lord their God? Why did they bring their Idols with them on their journey out of Egypt? Why did they murmur against Moses, their leader? Why did they whinge about their lack of water? Further on, we will understand theContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS.”
5. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS. JUBILEE AND SABBATH REST.
The Lord created the Garden of Eden for Adam and Eve to cultivate and rule over. But sin entered this God-given, beautiful place, and Adam and Eve were banished (Genesis 3:23). Sin forced them into a wilderness of weeds and woe. Since then, God has worked out his plan to restore man to his EdenContinue reading “5. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS. JUBILEE AND SABBATH REST.”
4. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS.
CELEBRATION FEASTS Please read chapter 23:1-44. Read slowly and carefully for a deeper understanding. This chapter offers a complete list and describes it as a schedule of celebrations of God’s people to commemorate what He had done for them and anticipate what He had promised to do. Far from being a cultural holiday, Israel’s festivalsContinue reading “4. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS.”
3. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS. Love Your Neighbour.
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR! This admonition from God has no other meaning than what it says: “Love him as you love yourself.” Leviticus 19:18 In Matt 5:43,44. Jesus confirmed this command by saying .. We should love our enemies also. For this is how the Father treats them. It’s love under the new Covenant, where theContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS. Love Your Neighbour.”
2. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS.
THE ATONEMENT. I decided to conduct a personal study on the Atonement by comparing Leviticus with the Book of Hebrews, without relying on a commentary, and allowing the Holy Spirit to bring revelation instead. I was amazed and elated to see the Atonement’s more profound meaning. I was elated when I discovered that all myContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS.”
1. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS. The Central Message.
IT’S RICHES! The account of Leviticus picks up after God has delivered the Israelites from their captors. He mightily leads them into the desert and safely brings them to Mt. Sinai to encounter Him. God is working on their behalf. This is a reminder that He was merging with His people, and the law wasContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS. The Central Message.”
Light in the Darkness! 