Monthly Archives: February 2012

In Leviticus 10 two of Aaron’s sons offer unholy fire to the Lord. They do not follow the procedures set down by God. God sends a fire and consumes them. Moses warns Aaron’s other sons not to spend time mourning … Continue reading →

In Leviticus 8, Moses ordains Aaron and his sons. In Leviticus 9, Aaron makes the first offerings to God for atonement, well-being and thanksgiving. Aaron’s sacrifices are on behalf of the people of Israel. Moses and Aaron come out of … Continue reading →

Leviticus 6 deals with intentional sin, particularly sins involving taking from a neighbor. God speaks about realizing one’s guilt. At the point that we acknowledge that we are guilty of doing something wrong we must act. In our justice system … Continue reading →

Leviticus 4 speaks about times when people sin unintentionally, those who break God’s law without knowing it. Even when the sin occurs without forethought, as you come to be aware of the sin, guilt is incurred. Only a sin offering … Continue reading →

Congratulations…you have finished yet another book of the Bible. Now we begin a difficult book to read. The author of The Year of the Bible recommends that you read Leviticus quickly. It is filled with laws that we, for the … Continue reading →

Exodus 39 marks the finishing of the tabernacle and vestments. Moses blesses the workers for a job well done. In Exodus 40 Moses sets up the tent of meeting and anoints Aaron and his sons to be priests. The glory … Continue reading →

As is often the case in the Old Testament accounts of deeds are written in threes. God tells so-and-so how to do something; so-and-so tells the people how God wants this thing done; and the people do the thing in … Continue reading →

In Exodus 35 and 36, since Moses got angry before he could give the people God’s instructions the first time he came down the mountain, this time he gives them the instructions of the offerings they are to bring to … Continue reading →

In Exodus 33 God directs Moses to lead the people to the lad flowing with milk and honey, but God will no longer go among the people as before. He is still angry with the people and stands away from … Continue reading →

Exodus 31 opens with God telling Moses who has been gifted to make the tent of meeting and all of the pieces that will go into it. We always need to remember that God has given us gifts to use … Continue reading →