September 26, 2024
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Reading along with us in Leviticus and Philippians? Here’s today’s reading:
Leviticus 24 (NIV)
Olive Oil and Bread Set Before the Lord
1 The Lord said to Moses, 2“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually. 3 Outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law in the tent of meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps before the Lord from evening till morning, continually.……Continue Reading
Leviticus 24
22 ‘You shall have the same law for the stranger and for one from your own country; for I am the LORD your God.’ ”
Holy is God’s name. Serious consequences to blasphemy. Thank God for Jesus, that we can receive forgiveness for words spoken carelessly when we confess before Him and accept the atonement he provided.
Leviticus 24
How significant that the high priest was to keep the candelabra burning continually, even overnight. It would be a reflection that God is light and so darkness was not consistent with His presence. The bread then represented the 12 tribes and their presence before the Lord as well as provision for food for the priests. And it was important to maintain purity of faith and a proper understanding of God amongst the people, and so this blasphemer is killed to show the people’s and God’s commitment to that. It appears harsh and yet a stark reminder how God chose to maintain the truth of who He is amongst the people. This punishment would also translate to anyone who killed another person. This is consistent with the whole idea of an eye for an eye which is a pretty clear way to structure a society and causes people to think of the harm that would come to them if they caused harm to someone else. The more there is a direct link to that, the more the punishment fits the crime and wrong behavior is corrected. We have compromise much in our country by not doing the same in our judicial system and penal code.
Leviticus 24
Leviticus 24