Bible Journey > Leviticus
Praise God! I survived reading Leviticus on my journey through the Bible. Every time I read through that book of the Bible, it reminds me of my local government days and the joys of reading sections of the city code books. That aside, here are some thoughts and highlights from Leviticus:
- There were many references to offerings being a "pleasing fragrance to God." Hope my life smells like that.
- There are times when we are unaware of the sin in our lives.
- God desires holiness. He wants his people to be set apart for him. The fancy word for that is "consecrated." Throw that one out at a party. People will think you’re smart.
- I love the times when people "cheered loudly" as part of their worship.
- God didn’t allow the people to eat pigs back then, but for whatever reason they were allowed to eat locusts, crickets and grasshoppers. I’ve not read about that diet in Men’s Health.
- I don’t think I would have been a part of the clergy in those days. The priests were responsible for examining people’s skin rashes.
- To the woman who called the church complaining about our sex series and suggesting it doesn’t say anything about orgasms in the Bible–you’re wrong. It’s right there in chapter 15 of Leviticus. Also mentions something about leather in that same paragraph. I’m sure the two topics are completely unrelated.
- God didn’t want his people to live like the people in Egypt (where they used to live) or the people in Canaan (where they were going). "Don’t do what they do." There’s that consecrated thing again.
- Leftovers were OK to eat on day two but not on day three. I’d agree with that.
- "Set yourselves apart for a holy life. Live a holy life, because I am God, your God. Do what I tell you; live the way I tell you. I am the God who makes you holy."
- It’s not lost on me that fronds of palm trees were used for worship and celebration. Apparently God loves palm trees too. (By the way, I’ve always wanted to say "frond" on my blog.)
- If we ever reinstate that "Year of Jubilee" deal, I don’t want the property back that I used to own in Iowa.
- God keeps promises.
Iowa – where at? I grew up in Davenport (this is getting weird…)
Knoxville, Iowa–sprint car capital of the world. Of course, being from Knoxville is not near as cool as being a Kent State Golden Flasher like you, Jonathan.
tony
Your comment about leather in bullet #7 is CRACKING ME UP! You have inspired me to continue my journey through the bible. I actually stopped in Leviticus. I started off well but got distracted.
Peace and blessing to you!
CA
I’m actually LISTENING to Leviticus on my NIV audio Bible in the car and today heard that thing about leftovers. Of course, that was before they had refrigeration. I can eat chili for days. The Clampetts used to love “possum innards” as leftovers, btw.
Iowa? Marshalltown native here. ISU grad.
As far as orgasms, remember Sarah laughed at the thought when she was 90. I would too. Woo hoo!
You, Tony, are a funny man…I found your blog through Perry Noble’s blog (New Spring)..He has opened up a whole new world of Chritians like yourself to me…
God bless you and your blog…I’m 62…and grew up with the hard shell Wesleyans…My grandmom started a church in her living room in 1926, a founding member, now it’s one of the largest in it’s area, High Point NC…she lived to be 103 1/4 years old…she was a saint…but not even she could bring me to the light….It took a man like Perry and now, you, to make this all clear…devoted blog reader..Leviticus is a hoot…Give me more…With God’s love …Niki
Way too fun Tony…I laughed out loud! Love your view of life and our God. Thank you!
Kathy