"From The Heart of A Shepherd" by Pastor Travis D. Smith

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This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/17/the-fearful-and-the-faithless-numbers-14-15/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/16/blessed-is-the-man-that-trusteth-in-the-lord-numbers-13/ Absolved of her sin, and cured of leprosy, Miriam, the sister of Moses, was reunited with the children of Israel. The nation continued its journey, and “pitched [their tents] in the wilderness of Paran” (12:16). The events recorded in today's Scripture reading are among the most dynamic in Israel's forty years of wanderings in the wilderness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/23/an-introduction-to-leviticus-leviticus-1/ Our chronological Scripture reading schedule (www.HeartofAShepherd.com) brings us to the Book of Leviticus, the third book of the five books of the Old Testament known as the Pentateuch. Leviticus is as its name implies, a book that directed the Levites in their priestly duties. Worship, offering of sacrifices, festivals, and matters of the Law are all addressed in Leviticus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/24/old-testament-sacrifices-and-what-they-teach-us-about-gods-character-leviticus-2-3/ Continuing our study of the Book of Leviticus, this is my second devotional commentary from that book, as we continue to study the various sacrifices the LORD required of Israel. You will notice the standard, “without blemish,” was God's requirement of all sacrifices. After all, anything less than our best is unacceptable to God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/24/sacrifices-for-sins-of-ignorance-leviticus-4/ We no longer offer sacrifices for sins, because Jesus Christ is not only our high priest (Hebrews 9:11), but He is also our “once and for all,” substitutionary sacrifice (Hebrews 9:12, 14). While His death on the cross, and shedding of blood, fulfilled the demands of the law for a perfect, sinless sacrifice, yet we are responsible to confess our sins one to another and to a Holy God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/25/no-such-thing-as-a-secret-sin-leviticus-5-6/ Two sacrificial offerings are discussed in today's Scripture (Leviticus 5-6). The Trespass offering is discussed in three various presentations. Leviticus 5 also considers the Reparations offer, for when restitution of another's loss is required by the LORD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/26/the-holy-calling-of-the-pastorshepherd-leviticus-7-8/ While the offering of sacrifices is no longer required, Jesus Christ being our substitutionary sacrifice and high priest (Hebrews 7:25-28); God has nevertheless called, and ordained men who are set apart to spiritually shepherd His people. The work of the pastor as the shepherd of the church is described in 1 Peter 5:2-4. 1 Peter 5:2-4 - Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/29/strange-fire-leviticus-10-11/ Today's video devotional commentary continues our chronological study of the Scriptures. The subject of today's devotional is the “Strange Fire” that was offered by two sons of Aaron, the high priest. The consequence of that sin was not only their deaths, but the great sorrow that it brought upon their father, and Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/28/the-aaronic-priesthood-consecration-and-dedication-leviticus-9/ Today's video devotional commentary continues our chronological study of the Scriptures, and we find ourselves in Leviticus 9. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/30/the-distinction-between-the-clean-and-unclean-leviticus-11-12/ Today's video devotional commentary considers the difference, the distinction between animals God deemed clean, and for consumption, and those the LORD declared unclean, and forbid His people to eat. Interestingly, you and I follow many of the dietary restrictions found in today's Scripture. I will not get into a debate about the application of these Scriptures to your diet, but I suggest they are principles you and I should strongly consider as applicable to our lives. What was the LORD teaching Israel: Be Holy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/31/the-leper-and-the-portrait-of-sin-leviticus-13-14/ Today's video devotional commentary considers the Leper in the Scriptures, and the disease God's Word employed to define and describe the wretchedness of sin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/01/ceremonial-uncleanness-and-the-day-of-atonement-leviticus-15-16/ Today's video covers the issue of ceremonial uncleanness in both men, and women in Israel. Any who were deemed unclean, were not to approach the Tabernacle, nor offer sacrifices until they came with an offer of sacrifice, and were pronounced clean by the priest. The Day of Atonement is also discussed, and it was the one day that the high priest would offer a sacrifice for his sins, and a second sacrifice for the sins of the nation. We will also consider the “scapegoat,” and the reality that Jesus Christ, by His death, burial, and resurrection, is become the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins, and our high priest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/02/clean-unclean-and-kosher-meats-leviticus-17/ Today's video commentary considers meats that God has declared Clean and Unclean. I believe you will find this video informative in the matter of diet, raw meats, and Kosher meats. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/03/sins-that-are-an-abomination-incest-adultery-homosexuality-and-bestiality-leviticus-18-19/ Today's video devotional commentary continues our study in Leviticus moves on from the subject of clean and unclean meats (Leviticus 17), to the morality and sanctity of the institution of marriage (Leviticus 18). Discussed briefly will be the sexual sins God has declared are an abomination. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/05/god-demands-holiness-for-his-ministers-and-his-people-leviticus-22/ Today's video devotional commentary reminds us that God demands, deserves, and will not accept nothing less than that which is holy. What about your life? Is it holy, acceptable to God? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/06/where-has-justice-gone-capital-punishment-and-the-law-of-retribution-leviticus-23-24/ Today's video devotional commentary will consider the Feasts that Israel was commanded to observe (Leviticus 23). In Leviticus 24 we will consider the Laws and Commandments of the LORD, and an illustration of Capital Punishment. This lesson will close with a study of the Law of Retribution, and remind us all that God is forgiving, holy, and just. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/07/you-think-you-own-it-think-again-leviticus-25/ Leviticus 25 is the close of the Lord giving Moses His Law and Commandments on Mount Sinai (25:1). This chapter is a fascinating study in God requiring Israel to obey His Law, have faith in His promises, and His promise to bless His people, conditioned upon their obedience. We are reminded that we are sojourners in this world, and temporal owners of the things we possess. The LORD instructed His people, “The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me” (25:23). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/08/made-a-vow-you-better-keep-it-leviticus-26-27/ Today's video devotional marks the end of our journey through the Book of Leviticus. I invite you to subscribe to the written devotional that can be found at www.HeartofAShepherd.com. This is a summary of my full study of Leviticus 26-27. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/09/who-orders-the-stops-and-starts-in-your-life-numbers-1-2/ Today's video devotional is the first in my chronological study of the Scriptures brings us to the Book of Numbers, the fourth of the five books known as the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). The author of Numbers is Moses, and the timeline setting is stated as the “first day of the second month, in the second year” following Israel's exodus out of Egypt (Numbers 1:1). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/09/new-sermon-series-persevering-in-tribulations-2-timothy/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/10/the-lord-demands-our-best-numbers-3/ The numbering of the children of Israel continues in today's Scripture reading, with Numbers 3 giving us the census that was taken of the Tribe of Levi. The Levites were not numbered in the earlier census, which concentrated on counting the number of “able-bodied,” men of war in Israel twenty years and older. The census of the Levites was one that focused on “every male from a month old and upward” (3:15). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/11/sin-in-the-camp-put-it-out-numbers-4-5/ Today's video devotional commentary continues our study in the Book of Numbers with another census in today's Scripture reading. Numbers 4 addresses the number of men between the ages of 30 to 50 years old, in three Levite families, and their responsibilities regarding the Tabernacle and its vessels are considered. Numbers 5 considers three topics: Disease, Restitution, and Adultery. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/12/the-lord-bless-thee-and-keep-thee-numbers-6-7/ Today's devotional commentary continues our study of the Book of Numbers. In Numbers 6 we will consider the Nazarite vow of dedication, and the blessing the priests were to pray over the children of Israel when they brought their sacrifices to the Tabernacle. Number 7 records the dedication of the Tabernacle, all of its furnishings, and the sacrifices that were presented by each of the Twelve Tribes. I close today's devotional with the Aaronic Blessing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://heartofashepherd.com/2021/04/13/what-does-the-lord-require-of-his-servants-numbers-8/ Today's audio devotional is found in Numbers 8 where we find Moses and Aaron ordaining, and consecrating the Levites to serve as ministers for Israel, and assistants to the priests. Though not perfect, those who serve the LORD, and minister to His people should aspire to a holy standard in life and practice, knowing the LORD requires no less of those who serve Him. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

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Numbers 9 marks the beginning of the second year that Israel was encamped at the base of Mount Sinai. It was “the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt” (9:1). The LORD then commanded Moses to speak to “the children of Israel [to] keep the passover” (9:2). Numbers 10, a reminder that Israel was a theocracy, a nation whose government was under the Law of God, and was led by spiritual leaders. Aaron and his sons were tasked with the responsibility of sounding the trumpets (10:8), for the LORD had given the priests the responsibility of communicating His direction to the people --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's devotional commentary follows the start of Israel's journey to the Promised Land. Three days into their journey, the “mixt multitude” began to complain, and the fire of God's judgment fell upon them. After that, Moses suffered a greater personal crisis, for his own sister and brother became his critics, and God struck Miriam with leprosy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary will no doubt be controversial to those who attack the Scriptures as "approving slavery," however, what does the Bible really teach? this devotional is moving forward with the Ten Commandments as the basis of God's Law for Israel, believers should identify the Commandments, and the precepts that follow in today's Scripture reading, as the foundation of democratic law, and our sense of justice and fairness. Exodus 21 – Precepts for Slavery, Manslaughter, Rebellion, and Injury Exodus 22 – Theft, and endangerment of one's likelihood, were not tolerated. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary continues our chronological study of the Scriptures. The subject of today's devotional is the “Strange Fire” that was offered by two sons of Aaron, the high priest. The consequence of that sin was not only their deaths, but the great sorrow that it brought upon their father, and Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary continues our chronological study of the Scriptures. The subject of today's devotional is the “Strange Fire” that was offered by two sons of Aaron, the high priest. The consequence of that sin was not only their deaths, but the great sorrow that it brought upon their father, and Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary continues our chronological study of the Scriptures, and we find ourselves in Leviticus 9. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary. Forgive me for recent interruptions in my daily video broadcasts. I have been traveling the past six days, and the internet available was slow, and inadequate. I am home, looking forward to worship services at Hillsdale this Palm Sunday, and will be getting back on track with daily broadcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Continuing our study of the Book of Leviticus, this is my second devotional commentary from that book, as we continue to study the various sacrifices the LORD required of Israel. You will notice the standard, “without blemish,” was God's requirement of all sacrifices. After all, anything less than our best is unacceptable to God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Our chronological Scripture reading schedule (www.HeartofAShepherd.com) brings us to the Book of Leviticus, the third book of the five books of the Old Testament known as the Pentateuch. Leviticus is as its name implies, a book that directed the Levites in their priestly duties. Worship, offering of sacrifices, festivals, and matters of the Law are all addressed in Leviticus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video commentary concludes our study of the Book of Exodus. Thank you for taking this journey with me through the Holy Scriptures. Much of the details found in the latter half of Exodus might seem to be unimportant to a 21st century believer; however, I assure you they are very important. Here we learn that the LORD expects our worship to be a reflection of His holiness, and not something we half-hearted do as a matter of tradition. Our LORD is holy, and His Word teaches us that details are important. Let us all, minister and church member, come to the LORD with humble, clean hearts, and worship Him. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's devotional commentary continues our study of the preparations for building the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, the Brazen Altar, the Altar of Incense, and the curtains that were the enclosure for the Tabernacle and the Courtyard. An interesting note: The latter verses of Exodus 38 give an account of the gold, silver, and brass that was given by the people for the Tabernacle and its furnishings. What does that teach us: The LORD Accounts for the Gifts, the Givers, and the Builders. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

From www.HeartofAShepherd.com, this devotional is a commentary on Exodus 36, and here we find the Tabernacle being constructed. Two great lessons from this passage: The first, the kind of men God chose, and used to labor on His sanctuary---men whose hearts were “stirred up!” A second lesson: When the people saw the work beginning on the Tabernacle, they gave; in fact, gave so much that Moses had to tell the people to stop giving! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Our video devotional commentary continues our study of the Book of Exodus. God had judged Israel for her idolatry, and 3,000 men had died. Afterward, the Lord commanded Moses to return to the mount with two hewn tablets, upon which God did write the Ten Commandments. There, on the mount, God revealed His glory to Moses, and his face was so bright from the presence of the LORD, that he had to veil his face when he was with the people. God heard the intercessory prayers of Moses, and in an act of grace, spared the people from destruction. Grace, and more grace! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional takes Moses from Mount Sinai, where he has received the Ten Commandments, to Israel's encampment. Neary the camp, there was a great noise, a frivolity of wickedness depravity. Moses casts down the Tablets on which the Commandments were written, and rebukes the nation. Three thousand men were slain in the purge that followed, but God in His grace spared the nation from destruction. Lesson – “The wages of sin is death…” (Romans 6:23). Flee wickedness, for the holiness of God will do justice! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

We are continuing our video devotional commentary with the focus on the Altar of Brass, the Outer Court of the Temple, the holy garments that were hung by the high priest in his ministry as the Mediator of Israel. Of course, all of this was a type, a picture, a pre-figuring of God's High Priest, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sins of the world. https://heartofashepherd.com/2021/03/15/preparations-for-worshipping-the-lord-exodus-27-28/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary continues our study of the Book of Exodus. The focus is the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Mercy Seat. Those temporary symbols are no longer needed. Why? Because Christ is our Mediator, our Redeemer, and our hope of eternal life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

A devotional commentary by the author of www.HeartofAShepherd.com, and continuing a chronological two-year study of the Scriptures. Today's devotional follows the LORD giving Moses the Ten Commandments, and the Law and Precepts. Israel accepts God's Law, and the Covenant with the LORD was sealed with the blood of sacrifices. Moses ascends Mount Sinai, and the Commandments are etched in stone. The initial description of the Tabernacle, and the Ark are studied. Did you know that cheeeful giving is commanded of 21st century believers, and comes with a promise? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary will no doubt be controversial to those who attack the Scriptures as "approving slavery," however, what does the Bible really teach? this devotional is moving forward with the Ten Commandments as the basis of God's Law for Israel, believers should identify the Commandments, and the precepts that follow in today's Scripture reading, as the foundation of democratic law, and our sense of justice and fairness. Exodus 21 – Precepts for Slavery, Manslaughter, Rebellion, and Injury Exodus 22 – Theft, and endangerment of one's likelihood, were not tolerated. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's videoaudio devotional commentary will no doubt be controversial to those who attack the Scriptures as "approving slavery," however, what does the Bible really teach? this devotional is moving forward with the Ten Commandments as the basis of God's Law for Israel, believers should identify the Commandments, and the precepts that follow in today's Scripture reading, as the foundation of democratic law, and our sense of justice and fairness. Exodus 21 – Precepts for Slavery, Manslaughter, Rebellion, and Injury Exodus 22 – Theft, and endangerment of one's likelihood, were not tolerated. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support

Today's video devotional commentary over Exodus 23 completes our initial study of the Law and Commandments, and their practical application to the public and private lives of Israel. The basis of "Justice for All," and the laws of the United States, is found in Exodus 20-23. Sadly the injustices God warned Israel, have become everyday life in today's judicial system. From the County Courthouse, to the Supreme Court, corruption and corruption politicians have perverted justice, and our liberties are eroding. The only salvation for our nation is for "We the People" to identify the tyrannical enemies of liberty and purge them from office, and judicial benches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heart-of-a-shepherd-inc/support