Posts with the tag “week-7”

Leviticus 7-8.  “Worship with a Willing Heart” The theme that has been running through this entire week is a willingness to do things God’s way.  Worship for Israel was very detailed.  God had directed through Moses how they were to worship Him.  As Christians and members of the new covenant, we do not have this amount of detail from the Lord for our worship services.  At best we have some princip...  Read More

Leviticus 4-6.  “Seeking Forgiveness” Is it possible to sin without knowing it?  Absolutely.  Many times, when we sin against another person, we may not be aware of it for some time.  And sometimes no one else is aware either.  The instructions regarding the sin offering we read today were to be followed “when they became aware of their sin” (4:14; 23; 28; 5:5; 17).  God does not expect us to seek...  Read More

Numbers 8:1-9:14; Leviticus 1-3.  “Willing to Believe” There were numerous types of sacrifices in the Old Covenant system of worship.  In our modern mindset, we might wonder why all these sacrifices were necessary.  It is difficult for us to relate to and understand this system of worship and forgiveness that God had ordained.  However, there is a connection between their receiving of forgiveness ...  Read More

Numbers 7.  “A Living and Holy Sacrifice” Over the course of twelve days the twelve tribes of Israel gave their gifts of dedication for the tabernacle.  You probably noticed that all twelve gifts were identical.  To me this is a remarkable thing.  Bible Commentator Matthew Henry notes that this points to the “equal share” that each tribe had in the tabernacle and altar.  I am sure that it was temp...  Read More

Exodus 39:32-40:38; Numbers 9:15-23.  “Time to Go Again” In our first seven years of marriage, my wife Kristi and I (David) had seven different addresses.  We would often make jokes about being part nomadic or having the “year-and-a-half itch. However, through those years and all the moves, one thing was consistent – it was always our decision when we moved.  As you read today, that was not necess...  Read More

Exodus 37:1-39:31.  “Lost in the Details” I recently returned from a retreat with some middle school boys.  While at this retreat, I discovered that they can easily get lost in the details of a story and totally miss the point.  I hope that isn’t the case for you as you read this passage today.  I say that because, in the middle of all those details, is a simple phrase “just as the Lord had comman...  Read More

This week’s readings continue in the detail of the covenant that God established with Israel.  You will read about the building of the tabernacle and the details associated with it.  Following the construction of the tabernacle, the Lord gives instruction as to how He is to be worshipped.  In all of these instructions we find an underlying need for us to do things God’s way.  Whether it is a willingness to give or submit, it is dependent upon a heart that is willing to do things God’s way.  Read More

This week’s readings continue in the detail of the covenant that God established with Israel.  You will read about the building of the tabernacle and the details associated with it.  Following the construction of the tabernacle, the Lord gives instruction as to how He is to be worshipped.  In all of these instructions we find an underlying need for us to do things God’s way.  Whether it is a willi...  Read More