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Leviticus 12 Commentary Chapters 11 and 12 are similar in how they define “freedom.” Chapter 11 defines freedom in terms of food, while Chapter 12 begins to consider freedom in terms of the childbearing process.You didn’t have all the freedom with food; you don’t have all the freedom with the childbearing process. Many other parametersContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 12 Commentary”

Leviticus 11 Commentary; Dietary Laws We come to Chapter 11 knowing that the LORD God had given humanity all the animals for food. Genesis is very clear on this one. As we look at the dietary menu, we appreciate the message being communicated. The list of creatures is long: Animals, fish, birds, insects, and generalContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 11 Commentary”

Leviticus 10b Commentary: Don’t Drink While On Duty And In The Presence Of The LORD “You and your sons are not to drink wine or other fermented drink … so that you can distinguish between the holy and the common, between the unclean and the clean.” Verses 9 and 10.These two verses provide a strongContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 10b Commentary”

Leviticus 10 Commentary Chapter 10 opens with a very sad event. Two sons of Aaron perish in the process of duty. They attempt to offer an unauthorized fire before the LORD. The result is swift and fatal. Nadab and Abihu die on the spot. Moses offers little consolation as he repeats the LORD’s uncompromising commands.ContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 10 Commentary”

Leviticus 9 Commentary Behold the Sanctuary. Behold the community. But God’s Glory is absent. What must be done?Moses prescribes several activities “so that the glory of the Lord may appear to you.” Verse 6. Sin or purification offering Burnt offering Fellowship offering Grain offering – which in essence is part of the fellowship offering. SinContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 9 Commentary”

Leviticus 8 Commentary Aaron is consecrated. Both the sin and burnt offerings are slaughtered accordingly but not before a water bath. Physical cleansing is important. It represents the desired cleanliness of the heart.The process takes 7 days. It points to the need to be given to the LORD completely. No partial engagement!Aaron is washed beforeContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 8 Commentary”

Leviticus 7 Commentary Reading this section of Leviticus is like going through school grades. The basics are given first before more details are added. The advanced grades come with additional layers of possible interpretation, but the basic concepts remain. The focus here appears to be the LORD’s generosity toward the priest. The chapter discusses theContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 7 Commentary”

Leviticus 6 Commentary We are reminded of the story of Zacchaeus. His repentance came with a promise to pay back four times as much of whatever he had cheated others. He is a real Jew! He is probably making good on this rule of restitution. It is part of restoration. If all of us wereContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 6 Commentary”

Leviticus 5b Commentary Injustice is treating the equal unequally. This definition makes the laws in the chapter unjust!This chapter isn’t about justice; it’s about the grace of the LORD God. It’s about repentance and holiness! This thought changes our view of the Law of God.The Grace of God is packaged to fit every budget!This lawContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 5b Commentary”

Leviticus 5 Commentary This chapter directly mentions an offering as a penalty for sin. This may seem like a human system of punishment to deter one from sin.Yes and no. Yes, to the extent to which it shows us that the punishment is there.No, because the sinner walks away free without suffering loss. Alternatives areContinueContinue reading “Leviticus 5 Commentary”