Saturday, January 30, 2016

Day 30

Numbers 4; Numbers 5; Numbers 6; Numbers 7

When the camps of Israel move, Aaron and his sons cover the holy things in the tabernacle. The Levites of the families of Kohath, Gershon, and Merari carry the burden of the tabernacle. Lepers are put out of the camp. Sinners must confess and make restitution to gain forgiveness. Women believed to be immoral undergo a trial of jealousy before the priests. The law of the Nazarite is explained, whereby the children of Israel may consecrate themselves to the Lord by a vow. They drink no wine nor strong drink and if defiled must shave their heads. The Lord reveals the blessing to be used by Aaron and his sons in blessing Israel. The princes of Israel make offerings for the tabernacle at its dedication. The Lord speaks to Moses from the mercy seat, between the cherubim, upon the ark.

Friday, January 29, 2016

Day 29

Numbers 1; Numbers 2; Numbers 3; Numbers 4

Moses and the princes in Israel count from each tribe except Levi, those males twenty years of age and older. They total 603,550. The Levites are appointed to attend the tabernacle. The order and leaders of the tribes and armies of Israel in their tents are given.  Aaron and his sons minister in the priest’s office. The Levites are chosen to do the service of the tabernacle. They are the Lord’s, replacing the firstborn of all families of Israel. Their number, charge, and service are given. When the camps of Israel move, Aaron and his sons cover the holy things in the tabernacle. The Levites of the families of Kohath, Gershon, and Merari carry the burden of the tabernacle.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Day 28

Leviticus 25; Leviticus 26; Leviticus 27

Each seventh year is to be kept as a sabbath year—Each fiftieth year is to be one of jubilee, in which liberty is proclaimed throughout the land—Laws are revealed for the sale and redemption of lands, houses, and servants—The land is the Lord’s, as are the servants—Usury is forbidden. Temporal and spiritual blessings will abound in Israel if the people keep the commandments—Cursing, scourging, and desolation will be theirs if they disobey the Lord—When his people repent, the Lord will show mercy unto them. How properties are consecrated unto the Lord is explained—Israel is commanded to pay tithes of their crops, flocks, and herds.

The Old Testament quoted in the New Testament

Leviticus 26:11-12 is quoted in 2 Corinthians 6:16


Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Day 27

Leviticus 21; Leviticus 22; Leviticus 23; Leviticus 24; Leviticus 25

The priests are to be holy—The high priest is not to marry a widow, a divorced person, or a harlot—Descendants of Aaron with physical blemishes may not offer the bread of God upon the altar. Those of the priests and their families who may eat of the holy things are described—Sacrificial animals are to be perfect and without blemish. Israel is to hold a holy convocation on each weekly Sabbath—Israel is to keep the Feasts of the Passover, of Unleavened Bread, of Pentecost or Firstfruits, of Trumpets, of the Day of Atonement, and of Tabernacles. A perpetual fire is to burn outside the veil in the tabernacle—A blasphemer is put to death by stoning—Israel’s law is one of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Each seventh year is to be kept as a sabbath year—Each fiftieth year is to be one of jubilee, in which liberty is proclaimed throughout the land—Laws are revealed for the sale and redemption of lands, houses, and servants—The land is the Lord’s, as are the servants—Usury is forbidden.

The Old Testament quoted in the New Testament

Leviticus 24:20 is quoted in Matthew 5:38


Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Day 26

Leviticus 16; Leviticus 17; Leviticus 18; Leviticus 19; Leviticus 20; Leviticus 21

How and when Aaron must enter the holy place is explained—Sacrifices are offered to reconcile Israel to God—The scapegoat carries away the sins of the people—The sins of all Israel are forgiven on the day of atonement. Sacrifices are to be offered only to the Lord at the tabernacle of the congregation—Israel is forbidden to sacrifice to devils—All eating of blood is forbidden—Shedding of blood is required for an atonement for sins. Israel shall not live as the Egyptians and the Canaanites—Marriages to many close relatives and others are forbidden—Homosexual behavior and other sexual perversions are an abomination—The land expels those nations that practice sexual abominations. Israel is commanded: Be holy, live righteously, love your neighbor, and keep the commandments—The Lord reveals and reaffirms sundry laws and commandments—Enchantments, wizardry, prostitution, and all evil practices are forbidden. The death penalty is prescribed for sacrificing children to Molech, cursing father and mother, adultery, homosexual behavior, bestiality, spiritualism, and other abominations—Various laws and ordinances are listed. The priests are to be holy—The high priest is not to marry a widow, a divorced person, or a harlot—Descendants of Aaron with physical blemishes may not offer the bread of God upon the altar.

The Old Testament quoted in the New Testament

Leviticus 18:5 is quoted in Romans 10:5 and Galatians 3:12
Leviticus 19:18 is quoted in Matthew 5:43, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27, Romans 13:9, Galatians 5:14 and James 2:8
Leviticus 20: 9 is quoted in Matthew 15:4 and Mark 7:10 


Monday, January 25, 2016

Day 25

Leviticus 13; Leviticus 14; Leviticus 15; Leviticus 16

Laws and tokens are revealed for discerning and controlling leprosy—Leprous garments are to be burnt. Laws, rites, and sacrifices are revealed for cleansing lepers, their garments, and leprous houses. Laws, rites, and sacrifices are revealed for cleansing those who have a discharge and other types of uncleanness. How and when Aaron must enter the holy place is explained—Sacrifices are offered to reconcile Israel to God—The scapegoat carries away the sins of the people—The sins of all Israel are forgiven on the day of atonement.

The Old Testament quoted in the New Testament

Leviticus 16:27 is quoted in Hebrews 13:11-12


Sunday, January 24, 2016

Day 24

Leviticus 8; Leviticus 9; Leviticus 10; Leviticus 11; Leviticus 12; Leviticus 13

Aaron and his sons are washed, anointed, clothed in their priesthood robes, and consecrated before all Israel—Moses and Aaron offer sacrifices to make reconciliation and atonement with the Lord. Aaron makes an atonement by sacrifice for himself and all Israel—He and his sons offer sacrifices—The glory of the Lord appears to all—Fire from the Lord consumes the offerings on the altar. Nadab and Abihu perform unauthorized sacrifices and are slain by a fire from the Lord—Aaron and his other sons are forbidden to mourn for them—Aaron and his sons are to abstain from wine and strong drink—They are to teach all that the Lord revealed to Moses. The Lord reveals which living things may and may not be eaten, and which things are clean and unclean—He commands Israel: Be holy, for I am holy. The Lord reveals the law of purification of women after childbirth, including a sin offering. Laws and tokens are revealed for discerning and controlling leprosy—Leprous garments are to be burnt.

The Old Testament quoted in the New Testament

Leviticus 11:44 is quoted in 1 Peter 1:16
Leviticus 12:8 is quoted in Luke 2:24