Category Archives: Old Testament

Genesis 8.21 – “Did God Lift the Curse?”

In Genesis 8.21, after Noah offers a burnt offering to the Lord, we read this strange sentence, “And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man…”  This hearkens back to 3.17, “And … Continue reading

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Leviticus – Introduction: Tabernacle/New Heaven & New Earth

The Tabernacle as a New Heaven and Earth             One last connection before we get into the text of Leviticus.  We find the erection of the Tabernacle in Exodus 40 and one interesting feature is the Tabernacle is erected on … Continue reading

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Leviticus – Introduction: Redemption/New Creation

Redemption/Exodus as a New Creation So far, we have creation and fall, and now look at the third component of the overarching narrative – redemption. An important element of the Israelites redemption is to see the connection in Genesis 1 … Continue reading

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Leviticus – Introduction: Adam, a Priest

Adam, a Priest and the Fall             The title Leviticus brings to mind priests, so how does Adam relate to the Levitcal Priests?  Or, why should you think of Adam as a priest?  There is much that can be argued … Continue reading

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Leviticus – Introduction: Creation

Creation and Temple             “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…”  We hear that and we immediately set in the context of modern cosmogonies (story of origins), namely, Darwinism.  This text addresses those issues, but for now, … Continue reading

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Leviticus – Introduction: The Big Picture

The Big Picture If you are not familiar with the opening narrative of the Bible, now is a good time to read it.  Or, if you think are, then now is a good time to revisit it.  You cannot spend … Continue reading

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Leviticus – Introduction

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” We read this verse and don’t immediately … Continue reading

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