Good Morning “Holy Priesthood”. Today we are in Leviticus 8.  Here we read about all of the specific instructions and offerings associated with the Ordination of Aaron and his sons as Priests to serve in the Tabernacle.  We continue to remember that all Scripture is God breathed and useful to grow us up.  And, that all of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation is one story - the story of Jesus and t...  Read More

Good Morning “Everything Offerers”.  Today we are in Leviticus 7.As we continue to read more details regarding regulations for the various offerings we further see Gods purpose behind them all - He even had a plan for the provision of the priests.  Anyone could bring a Fellowship Offering and its purpose varied.  Offerings were presented when making vows, when expressing thanksgiving, or simply as...  Read More

Good Morning “Restitution Providers.”  Today we are in Leviticus 6.This chapter continues with explanation regarding the “Guilt Offering.”  Specifically this portion deals with those sins that require not just Spiritual Atonement but some form of pay back.  When our sin costs someone something it’s reasonable that we make them whole once again, plus something for their trouble - so to speak.  Here...  Read More

Good Morning “Guilty of Sin.”  Today we are in Leviticus 5.  Leviticus 5 wraps up the Sin Offering and moves into the Guilt Offering.  Let’s have a quick review first.- The Burnt Offering was for general sinfulness, an over all sin state.  It recognized my devotion and surrender to God - take all of me.  Romans 12:1 for us - we offer all of ourselves as living sacrifices.- The Grain Offering was i...  Read More

Good Morning “Unintentional Sinners.”  Today we are in Exodus 4.”The wages of sin, or payment required for sin is death.  Exodus 4 is all about the Sin Offering.  Notice however the sin offering is to be made when a specific unintentional sin is discovered or become conscious.  What does this mean?  How can it be sin if I don’t know I’m doing it?  After all, even if it is not in Gods law, but I be...  Read More

Good Morning “Fellowshippers With The Lord.” Today we are in Leviticus 3.Continuing with process of growing in our faith… If the Burnt Offering represented our giving God all of ourselves and the Grain Offering was a “Thanks for your provision” offering, the Fellowship Offering was a commitment to their fellowship with the Lord and with their Brothers and sisters.  We are united together in Jesus,...  Read More

Good Morning “Thankful Followers.”  Today we are in Leviticus 2.As we read about the Grain Offering it’s easy to begin to get overwhelmed with all of the specific requirements.  That’s part of the point.  Remember all of Scripture from beginning to end is the story of Jesus.  The specific details served even more to push the nation to realize… we cannot possibly keep all of these laws and sacrific...  Read More

Good Morning “Living Sacrifices.”  Today we are in Leviticus 1.  The Burnt Offering and the animals that could be offered were very specific, a bull, a ram, or birds.  In each case you were to dispatch the animal or animals with your hand on it, transferring your sin to the animal.  The death of the animal was something to be observed.  Imagine dispatching the animal with your bare hands and ackno...  Read More

Good Morning “God Followers.”  Today we are in Exodus 40.  With the Tabernacle completed and set up instructions given, the system to bring sacrifices for sin so that the people might worship and fellowship with God is in place.  All of the work was completed exactly as God had instructed.  “Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.”‭‭Exodus‬ ‭40‬...  Read More

Good Morning “Workers Who Work As The Lord Commands.”  Today we are in Exodus 39.  Upon the completion of the Priestly Garments, Scripture declares: “The Israelites had done all the work just as the Lord had commanded Moses. Moses inspected the work and saw that they had done it just as the Lord had commanded. So Moses blessed them.” Exodus‬ ‭39‬:‭42‬-‭43‬ ‭NIV‬‬Is there a lesson in here for us?  ...  Read More

Merry Christmas “Temple of The Living God.”  Unto us a Savior is Born!  Today we are in Exodus 38.  In Exodus 38 we read about the construction of the remaining elements for the Tabernacle.  You’ll recall the Tabernacle will be the place where Gods people will come to make sacrifices for their sin, and worship God.  You may also recall that the sacrificial system only temporarily “covered” their s...  Read More

Merry Christmas Eve “Everything as Unto The Lord.”  Today we are in Exodus 37.The construction continues with the Arc, The Table, The Lampstand, and the Alter of Incense.  I wonder what they were thinking as they labored?  What was their attitude like?  Were they building with a smile on their face and joy in their hearts or were they kicking rocks as they went about.  Literally 2,000 lbs of gold ...  Read More