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Numbers 5 Commentary The LORD God orders Moses to expel any individual who is ritually unclean from the community of God’s people. We fully understand the reason – it’s because the LORD God is present among the people. He detests this kind of sickness. This LORD God here is different from the LORD God ofContinueContinue reading “Numbers 5 Commentary”

Numbers 4 Commentary Both Moses and Aaron come from the line of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of the patriarch Jacob. Chapter 4 zooms into Kohath’s family line and their role as caretakers of the most holy things. We have seen different lists. The list in Chapter 2 is for military service. TheContinueContinue reading “Numbers 4 Commentary”

Numbers 3 Commentary The scripture zooms into the Levitical family with a list of key figures, and the LORD confirms that Aaron and his sons are priests. The rest of their brothers, the Levites, are recruited as helpers. There is a clear division of labor. We see that even less honorable tasks like carrying TabernacleContinueContinue reading “Numbers 3 Commentary”

Numbers 2 Commentary: The community is organized. The first census is covered in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 concerns itself with the physical arrangement in the camp and when marching out as they begin to possess the land. It looks plain but in reality, this is a military activity and forms part of the conquest strategy. ContinueContinue reading “Numbers 2 Commentary”

Numbers 1 Commentary Location: Foot of Mount Sinai. Time: First day of the second month, of the second year after the Israelites came out of Egypt.The LORD God speaks to Moses and orders him to conduct a detailed census of the community. Members of God’s community must be counted one by one and listed byContinueContinue reading “Numbers 1 Commentary”

Leviticus 27 Commentary The practice of redemption as presented here is difficult to read and understand. Many Bible translations offer little help. The GNT and its modern approach are good resources for understanding Chapter 27.Many saints have gone to God offering to dedicate their lives to the LORD. What isn’t clear to them is thatContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 27 Commentary”

Leviticus 26 Commentary The closing verses of chapters 26 and 27 show that Leviticus was written with the first two years in the background at the famous Mount Sinai.Chapter 26 reminds us of Genesis – the blessing of the LORD God, it reveals the heart of the LORD.“I will look on you with favor andContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 26 Commentary”

Leviticus 25 Commentary The chapter expands our understanding of the Sabbath. It’s a concept and not a physical day! The Sabbatical year rests the land. It counts to 7 years. The Year of Jubilee is also a Sabbath, counting to 49 years, seven multiplied by seven. It rests people from slavery and poverty.   TheContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 25 Commentary”

Leviticus Chapter 24 We have three main items in this chapter: The lampstand, the bread, and the stoning of the blasphemer. We began this journey in Genesis with the LORD creating the earth in verses 1 and 2 of the opening chapter of Genesis. It was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, andContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 24 Commentary”

Leviticus 23 Commentary: Sacred Assemblies. The Sabbath: It predates the fall of man in Genesis Chapter 3. The LORD talks about the Sabbath immediately after creation. It is actually part of creation. The Sabbath at creation depicts rest in God’s holy presence. It speaks of heavenly tranquility in the Garden of rest and perfection. AfterContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 23 Commentary”