1 Year Bible

“Take a census of all the congregation of the sons of Israel,” Numbers 1:2a And so begins the book of Numbers. In the opening Chapters, Moses is directed to number the People of God. He starts first with the 12 Tribes (excluding Levi but adding both Ephraim and Manasseh) and then on to Levi. Consider […]

“So you shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 25:17 Though this is a summary statement regarding the Sabbath Year, it is applicable to all of life. As most of you know, the Law is summarized in Loving God and Loving our Neighbor.

“Moreover, the one who blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death;” Leviticus 24:16a There are several instances of punishment recorded in the Pentateuch; this is one of them. The son of an Egyptian blasphemes, they bring him to Moses, and God says put him to death. God requires inflexible adherence

“You shall not do what is done in the land of Egypt where you lived, nor are you to do what is done in the land of Canaan where I am bringing you; you shall not walk in their statutes.” Leviticus 18:3 What a Vital Lesson! God reminds Israel regarding their Past and warns them

“Now the Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they had approached the presence of the Lord and died.” Leviticus 16:1 The Old Testament has so much to teach us about God, that it’s hard to understand the Gospel without it. Here in Leviticus 16 we have an

“For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy.” Leviticus 11:45a When you read through the Old Testament, you are overwhelmed with all the details of the Law. Moses, here in Leviticus, summarizes it with this statement; be Holy, for I am Holy! Not much has changed

“Then Moses said to Aaron, “It is what the Lord spoke, saying, ‘By those who come near Me I will be treated as holy, and before all the people I will be honored.’” So Aaron, therefore, kept silent.” Leviticus 10:3 The Tabernacle, and Aaron and his sons have been consecrated, and Fire has come out

“Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.” Leviticus 6:13 As God gives Moses instruction regarding the various offerings, He makes this statement. Consider some thoughts: The Altar was where God’s People had access to Him at all times; where they confessed their Sin; where an animal’s life

“He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf.” Leviticus 1:4 Instruction regarding sacrifices begins here in Leviticus. God says “When any man of you brings an offering to the Lord” and continues for the next 3 chapters. At

“Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.” Exodus 40:34 It had been 1 year since Israel left Egypt. The Tabernacle has been built and Moses erects it. Everything is put in its place, anointed with oil and consecrated. The Bread is arranged, the Lamp is