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Law of Moses — Numbers 30

Posted on March 21, 2020 by ehurst

The Talmud made a hash of things with vows and promises, creating a whole category of vows that had no effect, and allowed the smart-aleck rabbis to get away with lying. The New Testament makes a point that you shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Numbers 25

Posted on March 14, 2020 by ehurst

In Numbers 22-24 we have the dramatic tale of Balaam, a gifted prophet and scholar of the ancient religions of nomadic Semite tribes. He was familiar with the religious lore and practices of people like the Midianites. It was Jethro, … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 26

Posted on March 7, 2020 by ehurst

The balance of chapter 25 gave us the exceptions to Jubilee and basic right of redemption. God is the one who divided up the Promised Land, and it was He who decided what could be redeemed, so as to keep … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 25:1-22

Posted on February 29, 2020 by ehurst

The laws of land rest are not limited to the Covenant, but are universal in nature. They are offered as something inherent in the natural world itself. The land itself shall keep a sabbath. Every seventh year, you shall not … Continue reading →

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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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