Day 60. 29th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Leviticus.
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Day 60. 29th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Leviticus.
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Day 59. 28th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Numbers.
ORGANISATION AND RESTRUCTURING.
NUMBERS CHAPTER 2-3.
In today’s chapters, the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron providing Structural arrangements for their Location and Camping order. Furthermore, the Redemption of Firstborns was perfected.
CHAPTER 2
The LORD positioned the entire congregation of Israel some distance East, South, West and North of the Tent of Meeting; each under their standard and holding the banners of their family.
ON THE EAST SIDE (v.3-9)
First was the camp of Judah (74,600 men), then the tribes of Issachar (54,400), Zebulun (57,400), Total assigned Eastward to the camp of Judah are 186,400.
ON THE SOUTH SIDE - (v.10-16).
The division of the camp of Reuben ( 46,500 men), then Simeon ( 59,300), GAD ( 45,650), Total men assigned to the camp of Reuben Southward of the Tent of Meeting are 151,450.
v.17. THE TENT OF MEETING AND THE LEVITES:
The Tent of Meeting and the Levites are positioned in the MIDDLE of the camps. The Israelites camped around the Tent of Meeting - near it which allowed them the proximity needed to perform their duties promptly and efficiently as the LORD desires.
ON THE WEST - (v.18-24).
The division of the camp of Ephraim (40,500 men), next to them is the tribe of Manasseh ( 32,200), then Benjamin (35,400). Total men assigned to the army of Ephraim are 108,100. They will set out third.
ON THE NORTH - (v.25-31).
First division set North was the division of the camp of DAN (62,700 men), next Asher (41,500 men), then the tribe of Naphtali (53,400 men). Total men assigned to Dan are 157,600. They will set out last.
Therefore all the men in the camps by their divisions number 603,550. The Levites however, were not counted along with the other Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses not to.
CHAPTER 3
THE FAMILY OF AARON AND MOSES:
When the LORD spoke to Moses at Sinai these are the sons of Aaron who were alive: NADAB his firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar all four of them were anointed and ordained to serve as Priest. However, Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorised fire before the LORD in the DESERT OF SANAI but Eleazar and Ithamar served as Priest during their father’s lifetime along with him.
APPOINTMENT OF THE LEVITES
The Lord spoke to Moses saying “ bring the tribe of LEVI and present them to Aaron the Priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community. They are to take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle” (v.6-8).
{This is because the LORD has taken the LEVITES from among the Israelites IN PLACE OF THE FIRST MALE OFFSPRING OF EVERY ISRAELITE WOMAN. "For the LEVITES ARE MINE" says the LORD} — (v.12).
v.14-39.
TAKE THE CENSUS OF THE LEVITES
The Lord commanded Moses to take the census of the Levites by their families and clans, including every male a month old or more. And Moses did.
These are the names of their families and clans: GERSHON; clans of the Gershonites: Libni & Shimei KOHATH; clans of the Kohathites Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. MERARI; clans of the Merarite are Mahli & Mushi
The total number of the Levites including every male a month old or more was 22,000.
REDEEMING THE FIRSTBORN SONS:-
According to the words of the LORD, Moses counted and made a list of all firstborn Israelite males who were a month old or more and they were 22,273 (v.42). The LORD took the Levites in place of all the firstborn of the Israelites. The same was done for the livestock.
The livestock of the Levites was taken in place of all the 1st Born of the livestock of the Israelites (v.41).
v.46. To redeem the 273 firstborn Israelites who exceed the numbers of the Levites; FIVE SHEKELS OF
SILVER was collected for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel. The money collected by Moses; [1365 shekels of silver (v.5)] for the redemption of the additional Israelites was given to Aaron and his sons as commanded by the LORD to do (v.51).
NIGHT:
Ponder/Pray: These are my brothers and sisters, Jesus structured Christianity —The brotherhood. Luke 821 "And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
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Day 58. 27th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Numbers.
ORGANISATION AND RESTRUCTURING.
NUMBERS CHAPTER 2-3.
In today’s chapters, the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron providing Structural arrangements for their Location and Camping order. Furthermore, the Redemption of Firstborns was perfected.
CHAPTER 2
The LORD positioned the entire congregation of Israel some distance East, South, West and North of the Tent of Meeting; each under their standard and holding the banners of their family.
ON THE EAST SIDE (v.3-9)
First was the camp of Judah (74,600 men), then the tribes of Issachar (54,400), Zebulun (57,400), Total assigned Eastward to the camp of Judah are 186,400.
ON THE SOUTH SIDE - (v.10-16).
The division of the camp of Reuben ( 46,500 men), then Simeon ( 59,300), GAD ( 45,650), Total men assigned to the camp of Reuben Southward of the Tent of Meeting are 151,450.
v.17. THE TENT OF MEETING AND THE LEVITES:
The Tent of Meeting and the Levites are positioned in the MIDDLE of the camps. The Israelites camped around the Tent of Meeting - near it which allowed them the proximity needed to perform their duties promptly and efficiently as the LORD desires.
ON THE WEST - (v.18-24).
The division of the camp of Ephraim (40,500 men), next to them is the tribe of Manasseh ( 32,200), then Benjamin (35,400). Total men assigned to the army of Ephraim are 108,100. They will set out third.
ON THE NORTH - (v.25-31).
First division set North was the division of the camp of DAN (62,700 men), next Asher (41,500 men), then the tribe of Naphtali (53,400 men). Total men assigned to Dan are 157,600. They will set out last.
Therefore all the men in the camps by their divisions number 603,550. The Levites however, were not counted along with the other Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses not to.
CHAPTER 3
THE FAMILY OF AARON AND MOSES:
When the LORD spoke to Moses at Sinai these are the sons of Aaron who were alive: NADAB his firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar all four of them were anointed and ordained to serve as Priest. However, Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorised fire before the LORD in the DESERT OF SANAI but Eleazar and Ithamar served as Priest during their father’s lifetime along with him.
APPOINTMENT OF THE LEVITES
The Lord spoke to Moses saying “ bring the tribe of LEVI and present them to Aaron the Priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community. They are to take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle” (v.6-8).
{This is because the LORD has taken the LEVITES from among the Israelites IN PLACE OF THE FIRST MALE OFFSPRING OF EVERY ISRAELITE WOMAN. "For the LEVITES ARE MINE" says the LORD} — (v.12).
v.14-39.
TAKE THE CENSUS OF THE LEVITES
The Lord commanded Moses to take the census of the Levites by their families and clans, including every male a month old or more. And Moses did.
These are the names of their families and clans: GERSHON; clans of the Gershonites: Libni & Shimei KOHATH; clans of the Kohathites Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. MERARI; clans of the Merarite are Mahli & Mushi
The total number of the Levites including every male a month old or more was 22,000.
REDEEMING THE FIRSTBORN SONS:-
According to the words of the LORD, Moses counted and made a list of all firstborn Israelite males who were a month old or more and they were 22,273 (v.42). The LORD took the Levites in place of all the firstborn of the Israelites. The same was done for the livestock.
The livestock of the Levites was taken in place of all the 1st Born of the livestock of the Israelites (v.41).
v.46. To redeem the 273 firstborn Israelites who exceed the numbers of the Levites; FIVE SHEKELS OF
SILVER was collected for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel. The money collected by Moses; [1365 shekels of silver (v.5)] for the redemption of the additional Israelites was given to Aaron and his sons as commanded by the LORD to do (v.51).
NIGHT:
Ponder/Pray: These are my brothers and sisters, Jesus structured Christianity —The brotherhood. Luke 821 "And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
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Day 57. 26th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Leviticus.
LAW OF TITHING.
Today's study starts with the day session progressing in chronological order; then at night, I adapt a holistic approach as the words of Jesus seek to tune our hearts to what our priorities should be "weightier matters", ... judgment, mercy,.. though he would have us continuing the act of tithing. I hope that this resolves the questions of 'to tithe or not to tithe' for you. The answers are here! Let's do this together every day.
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 27 AND NUMBERS CHAPTER 1.
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 27
God is concerned about WHO BRINGS WHAT!
It is important to become more mindful in your giving to God.
GIVING CARELESSLY❓
The LORD provided further regulations on SPECIAL VOWS, and the DEDICATION OF PERSONS, PROPERTY { HOUSE / LAND } and ANIMALS unto the LORD and some guidelines on how to redeem them;
Firstborns of animals may not be dedicated, as firstborns already belong to the LORD (v.26-27).
Our relationship with God, endear us to give. It is a good thing to want to give and actually give. It's an act of LOVE, and a committed heart is often prompted to give.
TITHING:-
The LORD asks for a TITHE of everything. v.30-33.
NUMBERS CHAPTER 1.
After the Tabernacle was completed, the LORD COMMANDED:
THE FIRST CENSUS TO BE TAKEN AT MOUNT SINAI.
The LORD spoke to Moses in the second year, on the first day of the second month ( that is 1st of February, 1279BC P.g 212 Chronological Bible ) to take a census of the congregation of Israel by their families. And count men able to serve in the Army who are 20 years and or older (v.1-4).
Clearly, the LORD was preparing the Israelites for the battles ahead of them. Life for the Israelites had been a series of battles and disruptions and would continue to be. As we learn from this we must plan to look ahead, be prepared for life’s crook journey, hoping that with God on our side we will win.
v.5-13. The Lord appointed leaders of each ancestral tribe to assist MOSES AND AARON in the task. *of the tribe of Reuben — ELIZUR *of the tribe of Simeon — SHELUMIEL *of the tribe of Judah — NAHSHON *of the tribe of Issachar — NETHANEL *of the tribe of Zebulun — ELIAB
*of the Sons of Joseph
*of the tribe of Benjamin — ABIDAN
*of the tribe of Dan — AHIEZER *of the tribe of Asher — PAGIEL *of the tribe of Gad — ELIASAPH *of the tribe of Naphtali — AHIRA
v.45-46. The Total number counted of men 20 years and above, able to serve in the army was 603,550 (v.46).
v.47-54. The Levites were exempt from this because they have been chosen and approved by the LORD, and are in-charge of the Tabernacle of the Covenant Law and all its furnishings and its vessels. No one else may approach the Tabernacle or they will be put to death.
The Levites are to care for the Tabernacle ( take it down when it is to move and pitch it — set the Tabernacle up when it is required v.51.), the Levites are to encamp around it - that is pitch their Tent around it. This proximity will enhance their due diligence.
And the words of the LORD were honoured which he commanded the Israelites through the mouth of Moses @ Mount Sinai.
How much of life is commanded by the LORD, amongst us today?
NIGHT: Read Matthew 2323
Ponder/Pray: Jesus commenting on tithing. Matthew 2323-24, And on the Altar Matthew 2316-22
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cumin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not leave the other undone. Ye blind, which strain at a gnat, and swallows a camel.” Matthew 2323-24
You will agree with me that Jesus wasn't pleased with their prioritising!
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Day 56. 25th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Leviticus.
DIVINE LAWS
LEVITICUS CHAPTERS 25-26.
CHAPTER 2524-34
In today’s chapters, God continues to provide the people of Israel with laws. Many of these laws are embedded in Local and National policies; and Laws in our modern societies. Some of those laws are not directly relevant due to civilization (for example slave trade). However, due to unequal civilization and development, and the appalling act of modern slavery, they continue to provide bases of governance in some places. The United Nations is forcing Human Rights into actualization in the Nations of our world.
The Laws and the regulations we continue to study today were established at Mount Sinai between the LORD and the children of Israel through Moses.
REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY:- This law allows a poor person who sold their land the opportunity to redeem same ( v.24-35).
REDEMPTION OF THE POOR AND THE ENSLAVED: ( v.35-55). The LORD spake concerning helping people with low income, he commanded interest-free lending, selling at low prices - interest-free trading; transactions even on food.
Therefore, Israelites retain the right to redemption after the sale of themselves as slaves v.47-55. If they do not pay back so as to be redeemed, they should be released in the year of Jubilee.
“This is because they are servants whom I brought out of
Egypt. I am the Lord your God” (v.55).
BLESSINGS FOR OBEDIENCE -
The Lord pronounced blessing on obedience.
CHAPTER 26
v.26:6. I will give you peace, you shall lie down and none will make you afraid. You will overcome your enemies. I will look on you with favour and make you fruitful and increase your numbers and I will keep my covenant with you.
v.11. I will put my dwelling place among you. You will have to make room for new things. I will walk among you and be your God and you will be my people. I brought you out of Egypt to end your suffering, so you will no longer be slaves. I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high.
PUNISHMENT FOR DISOBEDIENCE 2614-46.
Hostility towards THE LORD'S COMMANDMENTS❓
God decrees some punishments if the Israelites reject or refused to obey the laws that he has stated. A part of this is to bring sudden terror (v.16) upon them and make their enemies defeat them. They will flee though no one is pursuing them because He will make their hearts fearful ( 2617,36).
If they persist he will multiply their punishment seven times more. “I will make the sky above you like iron and the ground beneath you like bronze” v.19-20.
The Lord says but if they CONFESS their sins, their unfaithfulness, and hostility towards God which made him hostile towards them as a people, then, He the LORD will remember his covenant with their ancestors (v.42). And he will not reject his people or utterly destroy them, because he brought them out of Egypt before all nations to be their God.
The Lord wants to be your God. The Lord desires a relationship with us, as individuals and as a people. what is your response to him❓
NIGHT: 1 Peter 212-13
Ponder/Pray: “Live such good lives among pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority” 1Pt 212-13. This promotes responsibility, obedience, and accountability. And the believer retains the right not to sin.
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Day 55. 24th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Leviticus.
CELEBRATE REGULARLY — FESTIVALS
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 23-25.
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 23
CELEBRATE REGULARLY:- The LORD commands national breaks and holidays, whereby, the people congregate. Six (6) festivals {plus PASSOVER makes 7}, during which they are to abstain from regular WORK. It is important to note that when the LORD commanded these festivals the first mentioned was the Sabbath day sacred weekly holiday - the 7th day of the week (Sundays) in the calendar. Therefore, including the Sabbath holiday - the total festivals appointed are eight ( a weekly day of rest and 7 yearly festivals).
v.5-8: Every 14th of January; THE PASSOVER AND THE FESTIVAL OF UNLEAVENED BREAD.
It starts with the PASSOVER at the eve of the 14th January (the first month) and on the 15th the festival of the Unleavened Bread begins - for seven days.
v.9-14: The FESTIVAL OF FIRSTFRUITS: Bring the best for offerings. ‘Don’t bring leftovers’ , the LORD instructs the people to bring their food and drink offerings before they eat (v.14). It is a holy thing that offerings should not be the last thing in our budget. We should prioritise the LORD.
v.15-22. THE FESTIVAL OF WEEKS: This is perhaps in modern calendar year between March and April and to be Celebrated Yearly. The Lord said to Moses:
‘On that day proclaim a sacred assembly (be together) as a congregation the people should offer SPECIAL OFFERINGS [Burnt Offerings, Grain Offerings, and Drink Offerings]. All these are SACRED OFFERINGS TO THE LORD FOR THE PRIEST.
v.23:23-25. FESTIVAL OF TRUMPETS TO BE CELEBRATED YEARLY. 1st JULY.
v.26-31. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT (a special sabbath), includes fasting from the eve of 9th July to the 10th of July yearly.
v.33-34. THE FESTIVAL OF TABERNACLES: Date: 15th Of July; it’s a seven days holiday to be celebrated. The eighth day is an Holy Convocation.
Therefore, observing holidays are good especially spiritual such as retreats, convocations, holy ghost services, special programmes, and camping.
For Festivals lasting up to seven days the LORD commands his people to leave in temporary shelters - camping - Tents as a memorial of the Journeys - out of the land of Egypt through the wilderness to the Promise Land (v.42-44).
KEEP THE LAMP BURNING: the LORD INSTRUCTS AARON ( v.1-9).
The people are to bring oil for this purpose (v.1-2). And Aaron is to ensure that the lamps set in the Tent Of The Meeting before the LORD are burning continuously from evening to the next day (v.2-4).
Also, set the BREAD before me regularly - the specific arrangement (v.6) for this is given. (v.5-9).
We must keep the fire on the altar of our hearts burning for the MOST HIGH GOD.
If you are a generous person you will find that your giving fits well into these periodic offerings already, besides this, most churches organise special services and or various festivals to commemorate this commandment.
The LORD provides examples of just judgment (v.10-23).
-Anyone who blasphemes the Name of the LORD is to be killed, Anyone who takes the life of another must be killed, a tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye, restitution, and more.
CHAPTER 25
OBSERVE THE SABBATH YEAR (Do not sow) eat whatever the land produces. v.1-7.
THE YEAR OF JUBILEE:
Consecrate the fiftieth (50th) year and proclaim the year of liberty to all (v.10) Do not take advantage of each other - I the LORD own the Land (v.14,17,23).
The LORD made promised to bless them with triple harvest (3 years harvest) in the 49th year to cover for the 50th year, the 51st year (the year of sowing) and the 52nd year (the year of fresh harvest after the break) the LORD provides even for this year as part of his plan to avoid distress for the people. (v.8-23).
NIGHT
Ponder/Pray: Psalm 11933 “Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end.”
Consciousness and consistency are keys to righteous living.
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Day 54. 23rd February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Numbers And Leviticus.
BE YE HOLY.
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 20-22
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 20
It’s about purity, good sense of judgement, consecration and judgement against wickedness.
God refers to IDOLATRY OFTEN AS PROSTITUTION. If considered properly and well analysed, you find that to be true. Worship, like sex in a marriage relationship, involves cherishing, you are to adore your partner and admire them passionately, so much so, your emotions are bare for all to see.
God therefore would set his face against those who may choose to worship MOLEK, which is a god served by the Canaanites. (202) or offer their children to MOLEK as sacrifice 204, (also see previous day passage 1821).
The LORD said to Moses the people must not ignore those who go after such a god but offer punishment — and that is to put such a person to death (v.4). The same applies to anyone who turns to those possessed — with familiar spirits, wizards, and spiritists (v.6).
“Therefore, consecrate yourselves and be holy because I am the LORD your God keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD WHO MAKES YOU HOLY” (v.7-8). Therefore, there is a holiness we gain from being a part of God's people, ... being his choice -- chosen by Him, in a covenant relationship with God. Then there is the holiness which we become through our living -- making choices -- choosing to honour Him; living life by His instructions (His decrees and laws - his commandments).
PUNISHMENT FOR SEX PERVERTS {v.10-27}.
verses 9-27 states punishment for anyone who acts disobediently, by refusing to keep the decrees which we considered in yesterday’s chapters {186-23, 193-20, 1923-36}. v.9. Anyone who curse their father or mother is to be put to death.
v.10. A man who commits adultery with another man’s wife / neighbours wife is to be put to death {both the adulterer and the adulteress are to be put to death}.
v.11. A man who sleeps with his father‘s wife / daughter-in-law (v.12) or have same sex Coitus that is man-man or woman-woman sexual relations (v.13) or marries both daughter and mother or have sex with an animal are to be put to death - [this is for men and women (v.15-16)] and any of such like sexual perversion ( see v.17-21) have grave consequences.
BE SENSIBLE:-
Ensure that you make a distinction between clean and unclean. Do not defile yourselves (v.25).
YOU ARE TO BE HOLY UNTO ME
BECAUSE I THE LORD AM HOLY, AND
I HAVE SET YOU APART FROM THE
NATIONS TO BE MY OWN (Leviticus 2026).
We must note that our crave for holy living and choosing acts that enable our holy living is UNTO THE LORD, we are not in anyway going to be satisfying to the world, neither are we going to be pleasing to it.
CHAPTER 21
LIVING AS A PRIEST
The LORD set instructions for the Priest to live by; v.1-24:
These include who to mourn (v.1-4,10-12), personal hygiene (v.5-6), who to marry - Priest are to marry virgins (v.13-15),
v.16-23. Although Aaron, his sons, and his descendants unborn have been chosen in a forever lasting covenant, those disabled among them — that is with physical disabilities must not officiate, they remain entitled to eat the most holy food and holy food (v.16-22,24).
CHAPTER 22
SACRED OFFERINGS (v.1-16)
“Treat with respect the sacred offerings which the Israelites consecrate to me, do not profane my name. I AM HOLY”.
Disobedience and or guilt of contempt leads to death, for it is the Lord who makes the offerings offered to Him holy (v.9).
Regulations for the Priest’s child who have skin disease (v.4-8) as it pertains to the sacred food.
WHO IS ENTITLED TO EAT SOME OF THE SACRED MEALS?
(v.10-16). Members of his household.
God is very particular about how the offerings are perceived and treated because he is involved, he sanctifies them, He makes them holy.
Reflection:
The Church (across all denominations in our world) should come to a published recognition of the divorced, separated, widowed, in the body of Christ. To allow for established processes in managing cases.
Comparing the consequences of disobedience in many cases: DEATH, to the forgiveness earned by the woman caught in the act of adultery and was presented to the LORD JESUS himself in the book of John 8:10-11, and He sets her free! This forgiveness required is not to encourage carelessness and or lasciviousness. His last words to her must endear us to obedience, even to go and sin no more
SIN NO MORE !!
NIGHT:
Ponder/Pray: Love leads to purity; holiness. 1 John 210 “Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.”
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Day 53. 22nd February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Numbers And Leviticus.
KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS.
In today's chapters we find God correcting, and setting dos and don'ts for His people; which as bible believing and practicing Christians we ought live by.
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 17-19.
CHAPTER 17
v.1-9.
STOP SACRIFICING IN OPEN FIELD or you will be cut off from the people (v.4,8-9). These are the words the LORD spake to Moses; “speak unto Aaron, unto his sons and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them; this is the thing which the LORD COMMANDED saying” v.1-2 — bring your sacrifices (Ox, Lamb, or Goat) to the door of the tabernacle of congregation as an offering to the Lord stop sacrificing to devils in the open field (v.5,7) from now onto the generations to come (v.7c).
(v.10-16). IT IS THE BLOOD THAT MAKES ATONEMENT FOR A MAN’S SOUL.
The Lord forbids the eating of blood saying “I will set my face against any Israelite who eats the blood and I will cut them off from my people”(v.10).
Eating an animal found dead or torn by a beast renders an individual ceremonially unclean until the evening. He/she must wash their clothes and bathe or they bear the iniquity (v.16).
Here, we see God control spiritual things by introducing order in the camp, shaping focus back to himself. We now know from this passage that two kingdoms exist; people were sacrificing to devils instead of God. And God corrects them. Like God, as Christians, we should not slander sinners but seek to correct them through our lifestyle; through the choices we make.
It is the blood of Christ that atones for our sins now.
And but for Covid-19 restrictions in the year 2020-2021, ideally, Christians congregate in church and camps for retreat.
CHAPTER 18
DON’T FOLLOW THEIR PRACTICE:- it is alarming that sexual perversion is as old as the recorded history of mankind. In this chapter the LORD forbid the Israelites from emulating Egyptians (that is what they have seen in their past) and to not do as they do in the land of Canaan where they are about to inherit (their future - what they are about to see people do) this warning is important because what we see we tend to copy. Therefore, urging the people He said “keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them, will live by them” (v.5). This sentence is a divine order, you set very specific laws in order when you obey God, it is the law of abundant living (SPIRIT SOUL BODY — ALL-ROUND SUCCESS).
The LORD gave full details of forbidden sexual relations. And it is, therefore, an abomination for a man to have sexual relations with: a close relative, his mother, father’s wife, sister, half-sister, son’s daughter, daughter’s daughter, daughter of your father’s wife, your father’s sister, your mother’s sister, father’s brother’s wife, daughter-in-law, your brother’s wife, both a woman and her daughter / her son’s daughter / her daughter’s daughter ALL of these are dishonoring and wickedness (v.6-17).
More of the laws on sexual perversion: v.18-29.
More Don’ts — KNOW YOUR LIMITS AS PRONOUNCED BY GOD:-
DO NOT DEFILE YOURSELVES IN ANY OF THESE WAYS BECAUSE THIS IS HOW THE NATIONS THAT I AM GOING TO DRIVE OUT BEFORE YOU BECAME DEFILED (v.24). Even the land was defiled ... (v.25). v.29. For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations -- even the soul that commit them shall be cut off from the Israelites.
v.30. Keep my requirements and do not follow any of the detestable customs ... I am the LORD your God.
CHAPTER 19.
(v.1-37).
BE HOLY because; I THE LORD YOUR GOD AM HOLY (v.2).
The command for holiness here starts with a reason to be and that is imitating the personality of God. His character, His nature, His state, and then God gives a list of how we could become Holy this include:-
—Respect your father and your mother
—observe the sabbath day
—detest adultery
—detest idolatry
—honour the laws of fellowship offerings,
—harvesting kindly (v.9-10),
—do not steal,
—do not lie,
—do not deceive one another (v.11)
—please learn all of these laws ... v.12-36. You may think of how these laws affect our societies and individual families. For example; v.15. Do not pervert justice v.16 Do not slander or be a talebearer
v.18 Do not avenge or bear a grudge but LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOURS AS YOURSELF.
Sadly, we can see that all of these abominations are very common in communities today, and any attempt to preach against such arts subjects the Christians / preachers to severe persecution. We must develop courage, at least the courage to live differently, being the salt of the Earth. if only leaders, public leaders could preach righteousness.
v.26. Do not eat any meat with blood still in it, do not practice divination or seek omens.
v.27-28. Laws for decent hair cut, and the laws against tattoos. The are several arguments for and against hairstyles and tattoos. The big question is acceptance after confession and repentance but these tattoos for example are permanent. I believe that we should not discourage unbelievers from repentance but encourage them as all of human bodies will rot.
v.29. Do not degrade your daughter by making her a prostitute. (it is lack of contentment that leads to this act of wickedness. We most discourage this in our society. v.30. Observe the sabbath and reverence my sanctuary.
v.31. Do you not turn to mediums or seek out spiritualists for you will be defiled by them.
v.32. Stand up in the presence of the aged showing respect for the elderly, honouring them, and fear God. This is an interesting practice in the UK; you see young people getting up for the elderly to seat, that is honour.
v.33. Treat foreigners well, do not mistreat them.
v.34. Treat foreigners as native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.
v.35. Do not use dishonest standards, scales, be honest in your dealings with other people.
Living by these precepts is our challenge in the 21st century, If we could then God will be lifted high!. Seeing our societies are preoccupied with these sins.
NIGHT:
Ponder/Pray: Psalm 11911
"Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against
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Day 52. 21st February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Leviticus.
DEFILING MOLDS AND INFECTIONS.
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 14-16.
CHAPTER 1433-57
This chapter continues stating the LORD’S commandments and guidelines; Now of when MOLD appears in any of the houses, on walls, and or any part of the house in the Land of Canaan that He promised to the Israelites, and which they are on their way journeying to.
The LORD commanded Moses and Aaron that the Priest must inspect the house that appears to be contaminated to determine if it could be treated or renovated or has to be demolished. If plastering is sufficient and mold does not persist, the Priest will sanctify the house according to the law of the LORD.
In modern civilization, this role is that of Surveyors and property managers.
The KJV describes spreading and reoccurring mold as leprosy (v.44). It is interesting to read that the LORD takes responsibility to have put the mold in the house (1434C).
“When ye come into the Land of Canaan, which I give you for a possession, and I PUT THE PLAGUE OF LEPROSY IN A HOUSE OF THE LAND OF YOUR POSSESSION” 1434.
I have pondered on this bible passage in Leviticus several times awed by God and his ways, and the scripture that comes to mind is;
Colossians 117: “And he is before ALL things and BY HIM ALL THINGS CONSIST”.
God Takes Responsibility. And Leadership Is Responsibility; even to know, inform, and plan.
CHAPTER 15
BODILY DISCHARGE (v.1-10,12).
The LORD commands the need for purification - ceremonial cleansing for persons with unusual discharge from his body. And any bed, persons, and things he touches become unclean. Persons who come into contact with the items he has touched or himself become contaminated until the evening. (v.11).
It is expected that such a person would heal after a while. And should commence his ceremonial cleansing, 7 (seven) days after ...(v.13); On the eighth day approach the Priest who makes atonement for him (v.15).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS:-
v.16-18. Emission of Semen & Sexual Regulations: The LORD states that semen makes individuals and clothing unclean until evening. Coitus makes the man and woman unclean until the evening and requires clean-up.
v.19-30. MENSTRUAL PERIOD:- During her flow a woman remains unclean for 7 (seven) days. Her bed and clothing must be washed. The man who has coitus with her is unclean as well for (7) seven days too. She must bring an offering to the priest for her atonement before the Lord.
These are mandatory for the Israelites otherwise they would die.
Men move around freely now and in fact, women go to church during their menstrual period without any consequence.
THE DAY OF ATONEMENT
After the death of Aaron’s sons who offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, He commanded that Aaron must not come into the Most Holy Place or he will die (v.2).
Moses told Aaron this and the OFFERINGS required for the atonement for himself, his household, and all the congregation (v.17). He shall also make atonement for the Most Holy place and the Tent of Meeting because of the uncleanliness and rebellion of the children of Israel (v.16-18).
— Aaron haven cast lots for two goats, is to sacrifice the goat whose lot falls to the LORD (v.9) and on the scapegoat lay both of his hands; CONFESS SINS, WICKEDNESS, REBELLION (v.21). “And the goat will carry on itself all their sins to a remote place and the man shall release it in the wilderness” (v.22). Then Aaron continues the steps which he must perform to complete making atonement for the cleansing (v.24-28).
This is a lasting ordinance; yearly (v.29-34). This was done according to the words of the LORD.
All this has been replaced by the Blood of JESUS once and for all; a more lasting ordinance; A Covenant really.
WE CONFESS OUR SINS TO GOD AT THE CROSS.
In today's study, the saying CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS is so plain! From skin to fabric to the very houses to be inhabited, the LORD sets the standard.
NIGHT:
Ponder/Pray: Psalm 10216 “When the Lord shall build up ……………..(put your name here!), he/she shall appear in his/her glory.”
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Day 52. 21st February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Numbers And Leviticus.
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Day 51. 20th February Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Taken From The Book Of Leviticus.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
LEVITICUS CHAPTER 12-14.
CHAPTER 12
NEW MOTHERS: This chapter is focusing on the ceremonial cleanliness of new mothers, their state immediately after childbirth. A period of purification is required as her bleeding then (like her monthly period) is considered unclean; 33 (thirty three) days waiting period if she births a boy (v.4) and 66 (sixty six) days if she births a girl (v.5). She is to offer a burnt offering for her atonement ( for further details read v.1-8 ). A woman is very tender at this point, she is not likely to forget how she was treated, during pregnancy, during childbirth and after she has put to bed. Her husband, friends and family are to rally round her providing tender loving care. It is important to note that God considers her purification at this time. This is a part of core essence of togetherness which must not be overlooked or treated with levity.
CHAPTER 13
SKIN DISEASE:
The role of the Priest ( Aaron ) here, is as of a Modern day Medical Professional; examining persons with skin disease. To see if they are plagued with leprosy, or infected by a disease that would heal.
He may isolate them for observation before declaring them: Unclean ( those spotted to leprous, or with defiling skin disease ), Clean and or Healed (v.1-44).
In modern times a Dermatologist probably would be the first to see really, if infected with skin disease, in not so ancient history males where most likely Medics, however, women are flooding every gender tagged profession successfully. Today the world is struggling with a global pandemic with many self-isolating and some told to, since the year 2020 launched the ZOONOTIC plague - as we learned the infection and sort treatment and or cure for the SAR-CoV-2 the world was in panic. As it transmission confirmed to be through the respiratory epithelium in the nose, mouth and eyes.
This made me remember our security man Mallam Musa growing up as a child. He was so aware of his condition, if I wanted to give him some money he would tell someone to collect it on his behalf. As I became older ( as a Christian teenager) I sort to show him some love by handing him tips directly. This is to say that besides these plague, the shame and isolation in itself is an affliction.
Those with Leprosy are to announce their condition to the public and most live alone outside the camp ( that is live in isolation - in an isolated place - out of town ). (v.45-46) The 2020-2021 Coronavirus makes it easier to empathise with those been isolated, though not a skin disease.
Their clothes are equally examined by the Priest ( Aaron ), if it is contaminated, in which case such clothes are burnt, but if not contaminated they are to be washed and observed, and washed again to become clean. (v.47-59).
In modern day, given the impact of technology on our lifestyle, such clothes are most likely popped into the washing machine, with laundry soap and some fabric disinfectant. Some may dropped them off at the drycleaners. Civilisation has changed the way we respond to things, even as we continue to explore the earth bringing God glory through our living.
CHAPTER 14
HEALED AND BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY
There is the possibility that those who have been infected by the bacteria mycobacterium leprae ( and diagnosed as leprous) and in isolation become healed. When healed, they are examined again by the Priest in their place of isolation; who then orders their ceremonial cleansing.
They are to offer specific offerings ( two live birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn and hyssop) for their ceremonial cleansing as commanded by the Priest. (v.1-7).
As the cleansing procedure continues; they must wash their own clothes, shave all hair and bath in water (v.8-9).
The Priest performs some rites using their offerings which he ordered them to bring; he shall wave part of it before the LORD as Wave Offerings and other procedures using the blood from the offerings and the oil. v.10-32.
Consideration for alternative offerings made for the poor, who has defiling skin disease, who cannot offer the regular offering for their cleansing [v.21-32].
NIGHT:
Ponder/Pray: Psalm 1035
“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth with lovingkindness and tender mercies.”
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