April 9, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
Joy In God’s Presence: TBR: April 9: Lev 13; Psalms 15-16 In Psalm 16 we read of the joy that we can find in God alone. God is our refuge and it is in Him that we can delight (v. 1). Not in delighting that we know about God but that we actually know Him. That we love Him and walk with Him. … Read More
April 9, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
Matter of Holiness: TBR: April 8: Lev 11-12; Psalms 13-14 Today we read of the beginning of the clean vs unclean laws. While there is uncertainty regarding the specific reasons why, one thing is clear. God has a specific reason why, for example, certain animals are clean vs unclean and ulti… Read More
April 7, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
False Teachers, Already: TBR: April 7: Lev 10; Psalms 11, 12 Yesterday we read in Lev 9 of the first worship at the tent of the meeting, how the Lord was glorified and the people were reverent. In Lev 10 we read of the first false teachers to appear, Aaron’s sons, who offered “unautho… Read More
April 6, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
The First Worship: TBR: April 6: Lev 9; Psalm 10 As we continue reading in Leviticus 9, the ordination of Aaron and the priests is now complete, and the first service at the “tent of meeting” is about to take place. They take a sin offering, burnt offering, grain offering, and peace o… Read More
April 5, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
Priest and Sacrifice: TBR: April 5: Lev 8; Psalm 9 In Leviticus 8 we read of the ordination of the priests before God. They were to follow very specific commands of the Lord regarding this ordination. They were to have special garments, anointing oil, unleavened bread and sacrifices v. 2. They we… Read More
April 4, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
Glory in Order: TBR: April 4: Lev 7; Psalms 7-8 Today we read in Lev 7 of the various types of offerings to the Lord: burnt, grain, peace, sin and guilt. Of course we do not offer these, for Christ has fulfilled them all. We read of the lament in Ps. 7. In Psalm 8 we read of the great privilege i… Read More
April 3, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
Refuge in the Lord: TBR: April 3: Lev. 6; Psalms 5-6 In Psalm 5, a Psalm of David, we read of the fact that we can cry out to the Lord vv. 1-2. What a privilege. We can rejoice in the fact that our prayers do not go unheard but rather the Lord hears the prayers of His children. This is how we see… Read More
March 30, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
That You May Believe: TBR: March 30: Leviticus 1; John 20 Today we read the account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is most important for if Jesus didn’t rise, we are still in our sins. If Jesus is still dead, the sacrifice was not accepted. We are not justified with God. But the … Read More
March 29, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
Perfect Sacrifice: TBR: March 29: Exodus 40; John 19 In Exodus 40 we read of the setting up of the tabernacle where sacrifices would be made and where the people would meet God. This was the shadow of John 19 where we read of the crucifixion of Jesus as He dies the perfect sacrifice. We are told … Read More
March 28, 2018 | by: Michael Shafran | 0 comments
What is Truth: TBR: March 28: Exodus 39; John 18 Today we read of the trials of Jesus in John 18. The Jews wanted Jesus killed but they lacked the authority for capital punishment and when they did have the authority, they stoned rather than crucifying. Jesus had predicted He would be lifted up s… Read More