Tuesday, September 29, 2020

THE BLOOD

Today’s Reading: Leviticus 3-4

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Rev. Rick Hiebert, playing the role  the High Priest, is applying the blood of the sacrifice to the horns of the Brazen Altar. This was part of the Tabernacle of Moses, which was erected in the back parking lot of the Crossroads Centre in Burlington, Ontario, during the summers of 1997 and 2012.

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Key Verse: Leviticus 4:17-18a

Then the priest shall dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord, in front of the veil. And he shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar which is before the Lord, which is in the tabernacle of meeting…

 

The first three chapters of this book explain the intricacies of the “sweet savour” offerings. Six times we read “a sweet aroma to the Lord.” In chapter four, “sacrifices for sin” are introduced. Again we read, “the priest shall burn it on the altar for a sweet aroma to the Lord.” When words are repeated over and over, we recognize that the subject is of great importance to the Lord. Why was it “sweet”? The love that God has for His human family is the very reason He created us in the first place. Here is a most graphic picture of the suffering of Christ on the altar of the Cross. Jesus took His own blood to the altar, which is before the throne of God in Heaven, and presented it as the ultimate and final “sweet aroma to the Lord.” The sacrifice of Christ and the shedding of His blood, even though painful to God in the extreme, was the only way for God’s love to be consummated. It is hard to understand from a human perspective. The book of Hebrews deals with this in detail. Read Hebrews 7:25-27 and 9:18-28.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Lord Jesus, the offering of Your precious blood on the altar in Heaven is truly sweet to God and to me too. Only by this means could Your love for me and my love for You be complete. Please give me the grace to never take my cleansing in Your blood for granted, but rather to cherish intensely what You’ve done for me. Amen!!! (1 John 1:7-9)

100 PERSONAL WORDS:

As I start the Leviticus blogs, I remember why, back in the 70’s, I switched from a one year through the Bible reading program to two years. For many years before that, I could not help but notice that the majority of people were dropping out of the program somewhere in Leviticus. It was simply too much for most people. My Dad had always read three chapters on weekdays and five on Sundays. This enabled him to read it all in one year. I did the same, but when I changed to the two-year program, at least 70% of those who started with me completed reading the entire Bible. I could tell by the way people ordered the printed materials for the next quarter. Of course, now with the internet, I’m expecting that at least 70% to 90% of you who start with me will read consistently. Perhaps I’m too optimistic, but know that I pray fervently for all who read with me. I’ve designed this service so that a person can start at any point, going back and forth between the Hebrew (Old Testament) Scriptures and the Greek (New Testament) Scriptures, and complete the reading in two years. So Ron, Ann and the team at Crossroads and I began releasing the entire two-year program for the third time, beginning in Matthew, this past June 3rd, 2016!!!

Yours for the most thorough understanding of God’s Word possible for all who don’t have the opportunity to attend Bible College or a Seminary, and even for those who have attended such institutions who desire to receive the increase in faith that comes only from continuing in the Word daily,

David

14 thoughts on “Tuesday, September 29, 2020

  1. How Marvellous.How Wonderful is God’s Love for us. So thankful that we don’t have to give animal sacrifices. He paid the price for us and we can come boldly in His Presence!! So, so, thankful. I plan to visit my sister today even though she is in palliative care & is unresponsive. She’s in God’s care. Blessings all.

    • Glad that you are going to see your sister today, Doreen. To be able to sit by her bed and say comforting words to her is a blessing even though she is unresponsive. I pray that God will be gracious to you and give you His prace.
      Eleanor M🙏🙏❤️🤗

    • Praying for a peaceful visit by your sister’s side, Doreen. In spirit, she knows you are there with her. Praise God. May our Lord be with you both. Her journey to heaven to see our Saviour, face to face, will be so divine!! ❤️

  2. May God’s grace comfort you at this time,Doreen.It is not the end but the shedding of the leaves to rise anew in the spring.
    Child Of God

    May his smile shine on you from above,
    May blue skies bless your day,
    And may your heart know His love
    That shines His light before your way,
    For you are a true child of God
    When you choose to walk His path,
    And the load you carry as you trod
    Will keep you safe from Satan’s wrath.
    GW(Bill) Marshall / 08-Sep-2015

  3. Dear Lord God, thank You for being the Way – the Way for us to be forgiven, cleansed, made new. Help each one of Your children cast their cares on You. We need You in every way! In Jesus’s name, amen

  4. Amen to your posts! My God bless your journey Beverlee. Summer weather here today so more winter preparations are in order for me. Thank God for offering His Son Jesus for us and the forgiveness of sins for those who come to Him.

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