In Leviticus chapter one, verse four, an Israelite sacrificing an animal back in those days in the Old Testament leaned on the animal, signifying that the person was identifying themselves with the animal as it stood in its place. This act presented the idea of substitution. When the animal died, it was as if the […]
In Leviticus chapter one, verse three, burnt sacrifice or offering means “that which ascends” to God. The entire offering burned up, signifying that complete consecration to God was essential for true worship. At the same time, the forgiveness of sin involves the emphasis on cleansing it before worshipers devote themselves to God. This activity was
In Leviticus chapter one, verse two, the Lord speaks to Moses regarding the children of Israel to tell them to bring an offering. The term “offering” means “to draw near.” Therefore an offering was a gift that Israelite believers set near to God to approach Him and enjoy the fellowship and blessing. There are five
In Exodus chapter thirty-four, verse seven, the Lord speaks to Moses about visiting the fathers upon the children and upon the children’s children unto the third and fourth generation. Parents should note that their sins, spiritual neglect, or failure to separate themselves from the ungodliness can have tragic consequences on their children. Children suffer for
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In Exodus chapter thirty-three, verse seventeen, God answered Moses’ prayer because He respected him, considered him a friend, and was pleased with Him. Moses found favor even though Aaron and the nation disobeyed God: he remained loyal to the Lord and mediated between the Lord and Israel. The Lord said to Moses, “I will do
In Exodus chapter thirty-three, verse thirteen, Moses responds to God about Him not continuing with His people to the promised land. He briefly explains to God regarding the journey up to this point with the Israelites and asks if He could show him the way. Moses recalls following in obedience when God gave him instruction
In Exodus chapter thirty-three, verse twelve, Moses responds to the Lord in the tabernacle. God, who spoke to His servant from a cloudy pillar, descended at the door of the tabernacle. They converse face to face as a man speaks to a friend. Moses begins to say some things to the Lord concerning him and
In Exodus chapter thirty-three, verse eleven, God considers Moses close to Him with whom He could talk face to face. This relationship is unique because Moses was sincerely devoted to God and His cause, purposes, and desires. Moses was one with the Spirit of God to such an extent that he shared the very feelings
In Exodus, chapter thirty-three verse three, God tells Moses that He will not go up with them. God stated that an angel would take His place on the way to the promised land. However, Moses, not wanting to accept this decision, once again interceded with God, as he had just done. Notice the sequence of
In Exodus chapter thirty-two, verse thirty-two, Moses addresses God on behalf of the Israelites regarding their sin. He realizes that they did something wrong to provoke the anger of the Holy One. Moses begins to intervene with God for the Israelites that remain after they made gods of gold, already breaking the first commandment, which
