Leviticus 11.29-47         When reading the instructions to the many laws regarding offerings and sacrifices, we could be overwhelmed with the seeming impossibility of ever being able to fulfill all requirements. How the priests and people remembered all they were to do, when they were required to do it, and how it was to be... Continue Reading →

Daniel 2.17-30         God revealed Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and its interpretation to Daniel. Having sought the Lord’s understanding, Daniel immediately gave praise to the Lord. He did not take credit for this new knowledge; he did not forget he and his friends had asked God for wisdom; he did not run to inform the captain of... Continue Reading →

Jeremiah 29.1-14 Because of their continued rebellion against the Lord, the Israelites faced judgment, were overcome by Babylon and taken into captivity. However, the Lord did not forget them. Jeremiah sent a letter of encouragement to those who were in exile. Even though it may have appeared all hope was gone and that they would... Continue Reading →

Exodus 30.17-21                The priests were to take their responsibilities seriously in offering sacrifices, in representing the people, and in coming into the Lord’s presence. To emphasize the importance of holiness, of being clean of all sin, the Lord established a visual reminder for the people – a bronze basin. From this basin the priests... Continue Reading →