Numbers 11:16-35; Yahweh-God refuses the resignation of Moses as Israel’s leader and instead instructs him to recommend 70 men as elders to assist in leadership duties. True to his promise, the LORD directs migrating quail to the Israelite camp with a divine wind, but strikes the complainers with a severe plague that kills many.

Numbers 11:1-15; Only three days on their journey to the Promised Land from Mt. Sinai, Israel began to complain about the hardship pf travel. Yahweh-God responded to their rebellious hearts by sending fire to consume the outskirts of the camp. The people cried to Moses for help, so he prayed and the LORD held back […]

Numbers 10:11-13, 29-36; Resuming our ongoing Light and Darkness series with a Responsive Reading from Leviticus 26 and an overview of the early portion of Numbers. After a year of instruction and healing at the base of Mt. Sinai, Yahweh-God instructs Moses to get the Hebrew people prepared to move towards the Promised Land. The […]

Leviticus 26:1-13; Following the pattern of ancient Near East vassal treaties, Yahweh affirms His relationship Covenant with Israel with conditional behavior clauses. If the people obey the LORD’s commands and follow all His decrees, they will be greatly blessed with abundant food, safety and the continual presence of their God.

Leviticus 24:10-23; The second narrative passage among the deep instruction from Yahweh to Israel on holy living in the presence of their God. A young man who was half-Egyptian got caught up in a conflict with an Israelite and cursed him. This was a test case for blasphemy against “the NAME” of the LORD and […]

Leviticus 19:1-37; Yahweh instructs the assembly of Israel through Moses on the primary issue of holiness. He reviews and expands upon the Ten Commandments, with a special emphasis on the theme of “love your neighbor as yourself”. The origin of morality comes from the Lord and is a mandate for those who follow Him.

Leviticus 10:1-11; Following detailed instructions on the variety of offerings to Yahweh in chpt. 2-7, Aaron and his two oldest sons are ordained as priests and begin their service to the LORD in the Tabernacle in chpt.8-9. Abruptly the narrative informs that Nadab and Abihu offer “unauthorized fire” before Yahweh in the sanctuary and are […]

Leviticus 1:1-9; With the Tabernacle and furnishings completed, Yahweh meets with Moses in the new tent of meetings to instruct Israel on how to properly conduct offerings and sacrifices. Burnt offerings are the first type to be described in detail, for atonement of sin to restore and right relationship with the LORD. The worshipper is […]

Exodus 34:1-35; Yahweh instructs Moses to carve two new stones and meet Him on Mt. Sinai to renew the Covenant agreement with Israel and rewrite the Ten Commandments. When Moses returns after 40 days, his face is radiant from exposure to the Glory of the LORD.

Exodus 32:1-23; Yahweh instructs Israel through Moses to leave Mt. Sinai and head towards Canaan, however He reveals that His presence will not go with them due to their sinful behavior with the golden calf. Moses sets up the “tent of meetings” outside the camp and asks the Lord to reconsider, if he finds favor […]