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Law of Moses — Leviticus 24:10-23

Posted on February 22, 2020 by ehurst

We skip over some ritual law that does not apply to us today, except to note that rituals are meant to stir the consciousness of our need for redemption. The narrative turns to a story about a man whose loyalty … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 20

Posted on February 15, 2020 by ehurst

This is an austere chapter, enumerating a list of sins for which the death penalty is demanded. That would be hard to understand if you fail to realize that all of these represent pagan practices. The chapter begins and ends … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 19:19-37

Posted on February 8, 2020 by ehurst

We continue a laundry list of commandments that are designed to set Israel apart from other nations. The business of mixing animals, crops and fabrics has provoked endless debate, even among Jewish scholars. Nowhere else in Scripture is this explained. … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 19:1-17

Posted on February 1, 2020 by ehurst

This is one of the richest chapters in the Bible, showcasing a wide array of moral treasures. We can’t cover it in one lesson, so we’ll be here a while. A fundamental expression of reverence for God is to revere … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 18

Posted on January 25, 2020 by ehurst

This will not be a typical Bible lesson. On the one hand, the chapter itself is pretty easy to summarize, but one issue is raised that requires a lot of background. The chapter begins with the Lord giving the context … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 17

Posted on January 18, 2020 by ehurst

We pass over a great deal of ceremonial detail that could not apply to any other context but Ancient Israel. The nature of our study here is to understand the background of the Law in terms of how it would … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Exodus 32

Posted on January 11, 2020 by ehurst

We take a break from study of the content of the Covenant and examine some historical context, in that the Covenant almost didn’t happen. The story itself is familiar to most of us. Moses was communing with God on Mount … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Exodus 31:12-18

Posted on January 4, 2020 by ehurst

We skip over the detailed description of the Tabernacle, priestly rituals and vestments, and related matters. They are a grand archaeological resource, helping us envision things, but not of any great essence in understanding the implications of Biblical Law as … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Exodus 24

Posted on December 28, 2019 by ehurst

This chapter is critical to understand the Covenant and how God held Israel accountable. Keep in mind that the Hebrew language isn’t very good at description, and translations into English vary widely on this chapter. It’s difficult to get an … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Exodus 23:20-33

Posted on December 21, 2019 by ehurst

This passage is steeped in symbolism and cultural significance. It’s very easy to miss what’s important here. What we have covered here in these few chapters starting with the Ten Commandments is a summary of things they should have already … Continue reading →

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