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.
Hebrews 12:4-14; Our next bridge sermon from the OT roots of Leviticus continues the mandate for personal Holiness. The author of Hebrews carries forward the powerful necessity of believers living rightly in a crooked world by expanding on the reality of godly discipline.
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 […]
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.
Former CLCC pastor and founder of Bangla Ministries Worldwide, Dave DeCook, shares a brief update on their work in Bangladesh. Using Matthew 9:36-38 as a springboard for the direction and needs of BMW ministries, Dave issues a deep challenge to churches regarding prayer and preparation of individuals for Christ’s service.
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 […]