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Bible Study: Love One Another
Date: Feb 8th, 2008 8:44:22 am - Subscribe
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Love One Another 02.08.08

Hello My Friend/Guest,

It is Friday February 8, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus. Please read Leviticus 19 -- 21. In today's lesson we will read and learn about the laws of holiness and justice for the people and priests; the penalties for idolatry and immorality; and the laws regarding defilement of priests.

The Law and all the ordinances were given to the nation of Israel as a means of revealing to the world the wisdom and loving kindness of our Heavenly Father. "And if a stranger sojourn (visit) with thee in your land, ye shall not vex (upset) him. But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. Just balances, just weights, a just ephah (measure), and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the LORD." (Leviticus 19:33-37).

The instructions against fraud, hatred, an unforgiving attitude, and immorality, are summed up in one Commandment: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Other Commandments call for reverence for parents and the aged and compassion for the suffering and the weak. All these reveal the loving concern of the Creator God who cares for all His people. Love in the heart of God is the source of everything that is good, His character of loving kindness should be expressed through His people. We are the means that God has chosen to express His love to the world.

Most of us, somewhere along the way, have at times thought: "How can I possibly love some people I know. However, it takes a Christian who, from his heart, seeks to manifest the nature of Christ his Savior who has forgiven his sins and loves those we consider "unloveable." It is of utmost importance that we sincerely express His love and compassion without exception. In doing so it not only blesses us it let's God know that He is in control and will handle person Himself.

The priests were to represent the Lord God before the people at all times They were also to represent Him in their own personal lives and family relationships, lest the sanctuary of God be profaned. "And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people: But for his kin, that is near unto him, that is, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother. And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled. But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself." (21:1-4). Since the priest represented the Most High God surely a comparable high standard of conduct should be required of an elder, minister, or pastor today who is a spiritual role model representing Christ.

The priest's right ear, right thumb, and big toe of his right foot were to be anointed with blood. The blood-anointed ear was a reminder to listen to the voice of God above all others; the blood-anointed hand was a reminder of the priests' privilege to serve in the Tabernacle; and the blood-anointed foot was a reminder to walk in obedience to the Word of God. Since the priest was the spiritual leader among his people, the sacrifice for his sins required a young bull, the most highly valued animal. In comparison, this was the same sacrifice required for all the sins of the congregation. As a representative of God, a priest who disregarded the qualifications for service shall removed from the priesthood. A spiritual leader must set the example and abstain from any conduct that might influence others to be less than their best for Christ.

In today's lesson Jesus Christ is revealed as the source of true guidance, in contrast to evil guidance (Leviticus 20:6-. Jesus, who is The Truth also sent us the Spirit of Truth who guides us into all truth.

Today's Psalm: 73:24
"Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory."

Today's Prayer: From Psalm 31:1-5
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.

Have a wonderul and great day/night. TGIF! Enjoy your weekend and be blessed.
God Bless You,
Christina

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