Oooh, these couple of chapters just make me cringe as I am sure they do for you as well. But, it really drives home how much God detests anything that is unclean or unholy. We have talked about the LORD’s upmost Holiness and how it requires anyone in His presence to be nothing but holy as well. That is where we come in… We are unclean. Fact of life. Because we live in a world made sinful after Eve ate the forbidden fruit, we are all born a sinner. Is this hard to digest for you? If it is, just … Continue Reading »»
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Are you affected by God’s glory and majesty? I am not talking about the word, effected, but the word affected. Here’s a definition in case you get the two mixed up like I often do:acted upon; influencedspeaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impressionmoved(p): being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion; “too moved to speak”; “very touched by the stranger’s kindness” So, now that we have that all cleared up, I’ll ask again. Are you moved, excited, impressed, or emotional about the Glory of God and His presence around you? Take a look at … Continue Reading »»
Leviticus chapter 8 continues the theme of detailed instruction on sacrifices. This chapter specifically focuses on how Aaron and his sons, the priests, must make themselves pure before they perform the sacrifices on behalf of the Israelites. Just by chance, I read this sentence this morning upon finishing up with chapter 8. In his book, The Faith, Chuck Colson writes about Jesus as the pure, innocent sacrifice for our sin before God. I made the connection with Leviticus 8 because of the fact that, not only were the animals to be made pure, but the priests were to be made … Continue Reading »»