- Leviticus 26 = the results of obedience vs. the results of disobedience vs. the results of continuing disobedience vs. the results of not learning the lessons of disobedience vs. the results of remaining hostile toward God. But in the end there WILL be repentance.
- Numbers 1 = If you’ve never read Numbers, it’s very appropriately named. Long story short, 603,550 men over age 20 of fighting ability escaped from Egypt. Add to this the estimate of women, children and aged men, plus the non-Israelites in train and the as yet to be numbered Levites, it is likely well over 1.5 million slaves were released from bondage!
- Numbers 4 = The Levites were like an early picture of the Body of Christ-the Church. Each clan within the Levite tribe had a specific task within the Israelite camp, specifically for the Tent of Meeting.
- Numbers 5:11-15 = The jealous husband offering.
- Numbers 5:16-31 = An adulterous woman is cursed and made infertile.
- Numbers 6 = Nazarite vow: no alcohol, no vinegar, no “fresh” grape juice, no raisins or grapes, no haircuts, no going near dead bodies. There doesn’t seen to be any point to the vow beyond an act of worship and service to God via setting oneself apart.
- Numbers 6:24-26 = The blessing of Aaron is really great. I love hearing Louie speak about this passage.
- Numbers 7 = those were some nice offerings. Good to see they didn’t try to out-do one another.
- Numbers 7:80 = The voice of the Lord.
- Numbers 8 = The entire tribe of Levi was set aside as a special offering to the Lord. A literal “living sacrifice.”
- Numbers 8:16-17 = The Levites were a substitutionary sacrifice in place of Israel’s firstborn. The Lord claimed the firstborn on the night of Passover.
- Numbers 9:15-23 = The Lord will unquestionably guide, if you pay attention.
- Numbers 10 = Israel camped next to Sinai for the better part of 2 years while God prepared them for His plans.
- Numbers 11:1-3 = complain and you might get burned.
- Numbers 11:4-6 = be careful who you associate with
- Numbers 11:10-15 = Moses hated whining
- Numbers 11:16-17 = delegate authority
- Numbers 11:20 = be careful what you wish for
- Numbers 11:23 = is there any limit to God’s power?
- Mark 10:38 = You don’t know what you’re asking
- Mark 11 = a picture of modern Christianity: the crowd is up when things are good and change for the better is in the air.
- Mark 11:22 = Any prayer will be answered if: 1. you have faith in God, 2. you really believe in your heart and do not doubt, 3. you forgive anyone you have a grudge against first.
- Mark 12:18-23 = the Sadducees think they’re so smart
- Mark 12:26 = haven’t you read your Bible?
- Mark 12:29-30 = The Sh’ma
- Mark 12:38-40 = legalistic theives
- Mark 12:41-44 = if it doesn’t hurt, have we really given?
- Mark 13:2 = foretelling 70 AD
- Mark 13:9 = when/if a Christ-follower is arrested because of their faith, it is an opportunity to share the Gospel.
- Mark 13:10 = when on trial, the Spirit will give you the words to say
- Mark 13:14 = foretelling 70 AD again
- Mark 13:15-20 = whereas this can’t be 70 AD
- Mark 13:26-27 = this challenges the rapture theory
- Mark 13:30 = the generation who sees it
- Mark 13:32 = something Jesus doesn’t know, only the Father
- Mark 14:3-5 = hypocrites use “I care for the poor” to make themselves look religious.
- Mark 14:13-16 = how they find the “upper room” is really cool
- Psalm 49:1-3 = listen to the Lord, He is wise
- Psalm 49:10 = even the wise will die
- Psalm 49:12 = riches don’t make you live longer
- Psalm 49:19 = even the rich die like all others
- Psalm 50:7-23 = giving thanks is a sacrifice > sacrifice
- Psalm 51 = David’s sin with Bathsheba: “against You, and You alone, have I sinned”
- Proverbs 10:23 = doing wrong is fun for a fool
- Proverbs 10:26 = lazy people are a pain to their employer
- Proverbs 10:27 = fear of the Lord lengthens life
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