Leviticus 21-22; Revelation 1

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Leviticus 21-22 turns toward the rule for the priest and family. His office supercedes his family, for he represents all of the families to God. He has to maintain his ceremonial cleanliness in order to intercede on behalf of the people to their God. His being rendered unclean would hinder sacrifices made to the Lord and therefore, people would continue to live without forgiveness and in guilt. Futhermore, God wants only what is of value to us for restitution. We cannot present that which means nothing to God in exchange for mercy. Remember the guilt and burnt offering are substitute for our life and blood on the altar. David said once, that he would not offer God that which cost him nothing. A perfect God wants a sacrifice like the one he makes; a lamb without blemish, spot or wrinkle. No throw aways for God, therefore, we should offer or throw at God as an after thought our worship, adoration, praise or money. God wants to be first in our lives. Is he first when it comes to your life?

Revelation of Christ is a better name for this book. John wrote this book while in exile on an island called Patmos. He was told by Jesus to write what he sees, has seen and those to come. he writes to the 7 churches names in the Roman empire. This book is full of imagery and you will need a good score card to sort it all out. Pray that the Lord Jesus will give you understanding of these things.

Leviticus 17-20;Hebrews 13

Good morning truth seekers! Leviticus 17-20 covers a lot of ground regarding what to do and what not to do when it comes to being holy and clean. I often acknowledge that God has thought of everything. What to eat, what to wear, and how to live. But these four chapters are so eloquently summized in 19: 1 Be holy for I the Lord am holy. God who is holy must be approached with reverence for His holiness. Meaning that we cannot live any way we want and expect the God to deal with us as if we were. There are a lot of rules here, but loving God and honoring his commandments make us better and our lives are free from what sin brings; death. Which is separation from God his provisions, guidance and preventions. You do not want to live that way! It is not living at all.

Hebrews 13: Paul wraps up his letter with be faithful; God is with you. Do not be turned back toward making animal sacrifices. Jesus has established a new covenant and has become the sacrifice that cleanses all sin. He requires praise and honor given to his name, and actions like taking care of one another and the poor. In verse 17 he instructs them to obey the leaders and submit to their authority. He says they will be held accountable by God, but their behavior could make their work enjoyable rather than burdensome. I get this, parents have peace according to how their kids live, if a parent has to constantly worry about a child it hinders their joy and work. Pastors are the same, if the flock constantly lives disobediently, it takes away joy and bring a need for constant rebuke. No one wants to always be the heavy, and even God wants to share in our good times, happy times and our celebration of peace.

Hebrews 12

Good Evening Truth Seekers! I hope that you had a wonderful Resurrection Sunday! I started this day off with a call from my aunt who was informing of a death in the family, and tonight on the way home from the movie we stopped to try to assist a man and his dog who were struck by a car. I do not know whether the man died or not, but it is irony that the day to celebrate life is full of death. Live strong, pray hard and love God and your family.

Hebrews 12: God chastens those he loves. The discipline of God is evidence of his love. Be careful not to reject God, for the consequences will not be favorable.

Leviticus 15-16: Hebrews 11:20-40

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Leviticus 15-16 continues to focus on approaching God for the sake of asking forgiveness and making a sin offering. It is necessary for us to confess our sins and to ask God for forgiveness. The offerings of the burnt and sin offering reminds us that the wage of sin is death. Meaning that when we sin against God we deserve death. 16 is atonement for an entire people. Israel is one nation under one God. He is holy and thus we are called to maintain holiness in order to be in obedient fellowship.

Hebrews 11 speaks of the faith of the many servants who God has used. Verse 6 says that without faith it is impossible to please God. I pray that faith produces pleasing service unto God. Does yours?

Leviticus 14: Hebrews 11: 1-19

Good Night Truth Seekers! It is Good Friday! Christ was wrongly accused, crucified, buried in a borrowed tomb. I pray that you have received his sin offering on your behalf!

Leviticus 13: Hebrews 10-19-39

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Leviticus 13 is about being in a state that would allow you to approach a holy God and his people. Whether infectious skin or mildew I believe that this is about how we approach God. He is holy and is concerned that we understand His holiness. This is about being ceremonially ready to present your offering and entering the place of worship, and everything has been anointed and blessed and contamination would make it unfit for a pure hearted God.

Hebrew 10:19-end is about holding on to our faith and to the faithful one. The message is clear; it will be prosperous in the end.

Leviticus 11-12: Hebrews 10:1-18

Good Evening Truth Seekers! Leviticus 11-12 speaks about cleanliness. Eleven is about food that is proper diet for the children of God. Twelve speaks of ceremonially clean for a woman after childbirth. The point is that God has thought about everything in his creation and has provided adequately for those that are his. Furthermore, a holy God requires a holy people and what is eaten matters. A woman has to separate herself from God ceremonially before she can approach even to worship. There is truly a time for everything and I would add a mode too. Do you think about how you are and how you approach God? It is about Him being holy and our needing the holy one.

Hebrews 10:1-18 speaks of Christ's sacrifice for us and what it does for us once and for all. Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice for all mankind and all sin. There is no need to do it over. Will you accept his gift of life through his death?