The opening words of this chapter gives the overarching theme for the entire chapter, Leviticus 19:2 (NKJV) 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. The commandment to be holy is seen as God's statement … Continue reading Moral and Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 19)
Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11:1 – 23)
The very specific laws of the Israelites concerning which animals may be consumed and which may not would wipe out half the diet of many Americans. Prohibiting all pork, rabbit, deer, and many other land animals. any crustaceans (shrimp, crab, lobster, but not fish), many types of birds (not chicken, though), and most insects, this … Continue reading Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11:1 – 23)
The Law of Peace Offerings and Fat and Blood (Leviticus 7:11 – 27)
The Peace Offering was to be offered with unleavened cakes mixed with oil. If it was to be offered as a thanksgiving, then the flesh of the sacrifice was to be eaten on the same day it was offered. If it was offered as a vow or voluntary offering, then it could be eaten over … Continue reading The Law of Peace Offerings and Fat and Blood (Leviticus 7:11 – 27)
Law of the Trespass Offering (Leviticus 7:1 – 10)
The trespass offering and the grain offering were subject to the same law as the sin offering, in that certain parts of the animal, specifically the kidneys, liver, and the fat, were to be offered directly to the Lord and burned. However, the skin, or the meat, was the food for the priests. While tithing … Continue reading Law of the Trespass Offering (Leviticus 7:1 – 10)
Thieves, Sexual Sinners, and Extortioners (Exodus 22:1 – 31)
The first part of this chapter discusses various ways of dealing with people who steal from others, and those that either steal or damage another's property. Restitution is a big part of the punishment for theft, and imprisonment is only prescribed when the thief cannot make restitution.The second part of the chapter deals with fornicators, … Continue reading Thieves, Sexual Sinners, and Extortioners (Exodus 22:1 – 31)
The Beginning of the Law (Exodus 20:22 – 21:11)
After the giving of the Ten Commandments (Decalogue), the Lord began to instruct Moses in how the nation should handle daily life in an ethical way. Some of the laws were for worship, others were for business dealings, some for marriage and family concerns. The laws spoken of the this passage had to do with … Continue reading The Beginning of the Law (Exodus 20:22 – 21:11)
Devoted To You 