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 […]
Hebrews 3:7-19; Our next bridge message from OT foundations to NT fulfillment in Christ. The author of Hebrews elaborates on the faithfulness of Christ by citing the warning of Psalm 95:7-11 as a stark contrast to the faithless behavior of the Exodus generation that perished in the wilderness.
Acts 2:36-38; A brief tour through foundational New Testament teachings on the topic of Believer’s Baptist. First modeled by Jesus Christ in Matthew 3, we trace the instruction of our Lord in Matthew 28 and the application of baptism by immersion through the NT…..culminating with Peter’s sermon and appeal in Acts 2 at Pentecost.
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 […]
Hebrews 10:1-18; Our next bridge message from OT foundations to NT fulfillment in Christ. The author of Hebrews unpacks the vital theme of Sacrifice, comparing the ineffective mode of offering animals under the Mosaic Law to the ultimate sacrifice for sin by the atoning death of Jesus on the cross. The spiritual reality that believers […]
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 […]
Exodus 32:1-35; Just as Moses was about to return to Israel’s camp with the two tablets of the Covenant Law, Yahweh inform him that they have fallen into idolatry by making the golden calf. Moses advocates with the Lord to save Israel from destruction, then returns to rectify all that is going wrong at the […]
Exodus 31:1-18; Moses on Sinai receiving the final instructions from Yahweh-God concerning aspects of worship for Israel to follow. God designated Bezalel as the highly skilled supervisor for the construction of the Tabernacle and furnishings, with Oholiab as his assistant. The Lord then reviewed the necessity of keeping the Sabbath rest for Israel as a […]