Podcasts about scripture leviticus

Title: Christ: The Scapegoat for Us Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Sunday Evening Sermon Date: February 16, 2025 Summary: To confess sin is one thing but for God to take away the guilt and accountability of the sin becomes part of the purpose of Christ's death.  He is both the goat that dies and the goat to take away all of our sins.  The various biblical views of confession. Scripture: Leviticus 16:15–22; Leviticus 26:40–42; Romans 10:9–11 Length:

On today's episode, we took some time to answer your questions that were mailed in. Looking to the scriptures, we attempted to tackle some difficult, and perhaps some of the more controversial topics currently being asked within Christendom. We hope you find this installment of the show informative. Scripture:Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 18:1-8, 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 9:8-10PBHB GIVEAWAY: https://www.stayreformed.com/giveawayAdditional References:The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/lbcw.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorAi1b6iCPqv94DjBcMhSSpcDOGwJrb9hXJSlgqxrFSgo9ofc0-Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayReformedTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/stayreformedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreformed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayreformedpodcast/Website: https://www.stayreformed.com/Email: contact@stayreformed.com

Message #4 “How's your Fire?” Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13 Pastor Phil Whetstone January 26, 2025

Send us a comment or question!Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3 , Leviticus 16,  Hebrews 9:1-15, Colossians 2:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21 Calvary Chapel Franklin: http://calvarychapelfranklin.com/  Email: info@calvarychapelfranklin.com  The Parsons Pad Website: https://parsonspad.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/parsonspadpodcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1006557?date=this-year Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfranklintn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelFranklin/  Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://parsonspad.buzzsprout.com/  Calvary Chapel Franklin meets at: Sunday mornings: 1724 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 Wednesday evenings: 274 Mallory Station Rd, Franklin TN 37967 (Aspen Grove Christian Church)Mail: PO Box 1993 Spring Hill TN 37174 If you need a Bible, please download the free Gideon's app for iPhone or Android: https://gideons.org/  Calvary Chapel Franklin is a 501c3 tax exempt religious organization. If you would like to donate to support this ministry, please click here: https://calvarychapelfranklin.churchcenter.com/giving 

The Bible isn't just stories of epic happenings and holy miracles. It's not all Noah filling the ark or David defeating Goliath, mighty armies falling at the hands of God's people or great heroes rising from humble beginnings.God's Word is full of meaning—even in the places we might not expect. And this week's podcast is one of those places.Host Yael Eckstein takes a look at a passage in Scripture (Leviticus 2:4-7) that gives us a biblical history lesson—about the sacrifices and offerings that were brought to the Tabernacle, and then to the Temple. And, as Yael explains, even though we no longer bring the sacrifices described in the Bible, these verses still contain eternal messages relevant to our lives today—teaching us all to be grateful.Yael talks about how meeting the needy who The Fellowship helps restore her own perspective and sense of gratitude. And she shares the prayer that she recites the first thing each morning as soon as she opens her eyes.Discover how to better cultivate a grateful heart so that you can have an attitude of gratitude—feeling blessed, joyful, and thankful every single day of your life.For more information on today's episode visit mybiblicalroots.org.

Scripture: Leviticus 16; Series: A Man After God's Glory; Speaker: Dr. Fred Hansen, Professor of Biblical Studies, Ozark Christian College

Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of Euthanasia. Scripture: Leviticus 19:32, Job 12:12, Proverbs 16:31, 20:29, Romans 12:12, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-3

Join Karmen for a new series on the Sanctity of Life. All human life is sacred, holy and precious because every person has been made in the image of God. But there are threats to every image bearer and today she is discussing the threat of Euthanasia. Scripture: Leviticus 19:32, Job 12:12, Proverbs 16:31, 20:29, Romans 12:12, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-3

Daily Dose of Hope May 27, 2024 Day 2 of Week 9 Scripture: Leviticus 26-27, Psalm 112, Hebrews 10 Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church five day a week reading plan.  If you can believe it, we have made it to the end of Leviticus.  I would love to hear some of your big takeaways.  Let's get right to our Scripture for today. Leviticus 26 is a chapter of blessings and curses.  If you obey the covenant, you will be blessed.  If you don't obey, things won't be so good for you.  But we tend to think of things in terms of individual obedience.  These blessings and curses were for the nation of Israel as a whole.  If the entire nation was faithful and obedient, then the rain would come and the land would be fertile.  This did not mean that one faithful man would get rain on his land and his unfaithful neighbor would experience drought. So what is the application for us today?  I think this chapter hints at how we have a tendency to forget God in times of prosperity.  When life is good, when we are getting along with our spouse, when the bills are all paid, when there is plenty of food on the table, we don't focus much on God, despite the fact that he is the one who has provided us with all these good things.  It typically is when things are really hard that we go to God and plead for help. This chapter also speaks to another truth.  When we find ourselves in sin, we can confess to God and receive forgiveness.  While we aren't the covenant community of Israel, we are individual Christ-followers who have a unique relationship with the living God.  Because of Jesus, we can go boldly before the throne of grace and ask for forgiveness for our individual sins.  I don't believe the blessings and curses apply to us like it did the ancient Jews but we still reap what we sow.  Thus, when we have messed up, we need to fall on our face before a holy God and ask for restoration. And now, let's talk about the final chapter of Leviticus.  To make a vow meant to make a promise to God voluntarily; it was not done in response to a rule or any kind of divine requirement. Someone might make a vow to dedicate their child to God during a time of crisis, or possibly out of extreme gratitude, or even out of a sense of calling.  This did not mean their child would work in the tabernacle (that was for priests), but they followed these guidelines as a way to consecrate their child to God. People were assigned a value based on age and usefulness to society as a whole.  We could probably spend a lot of time talking about why women were valued less than men but for now we will have to settle on this-it was a different culture, a different time, in a highly patriarchal society.  While we don't assign monetary value to individuals (thank goodness!), we certainly do consecrate ourselves and even our children to God. The word consecrate simply means to make something sacred by dedicating it to God.  As Jesus followers, we are called to consecrate our whole lives to God. This means our whole life, every single part of our existence, is dedicated to the Lord and his work in the world. Let's talk about Hebrews 10.  The author of Hebrews is speaking about why the New Covenant is so much better than the Old Covenant.  He starts off by saying that the old law was simply a shadow of the good thing to come. He reiterates the sacrificial system and its inability to deal effectively with sin.  Then, we hear a quote from Jeremiah 31, a prophecy made 600 years before the time of Christ.  At a time when all seemed dark and hopeless, God promised a new covenant that would be written on the minds and hearts of people rather than tablets and scrolls.   This new covenant, God promised, will eliminate the constant sacrifices at the temple and God will truly remember their sins no more. And it's the very Spirit of God that testifies to this! It's the Holy Spirit that assures us that we are forgiven and redeemed. We don't have to walk around with uncertainty, not knowing if we will spend eternity with Jesus.  Rather, the Holy Spirit offers us assurance of the truth of God's promises.  The New Covenant has come, it has been fulfilled in the person of Jesus, and that makes all the difference!  If you have said yes to Jesus as your Savior, then you can have this assurance as well.  I hope you know that you know that God remembers your sins no more. You are forgiven, the work is done.  We are free. Let's chat tomorrow. Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Daily Dose of Hope May 23, 2024 Day 5 of Week 8   Scripture:  Leviticus 21-23; Hebrews 8 Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the daily devotional and podcast that complements New Hope Church's daily Bible reading plan.  We are getting close to the end of Leviticus.  Stay the course!  We are almost there.  Our first chapter in Leviticus discusses the rules for priests. As the people's representatives before God, they were held to some pretty hefty standards regarding holiness.  The high priest, as the one person who walked into the holiest of holies (where the presence of God dwelt) one day a year, had even stricter lifestyle guidelines to which to adhere.  While I am sure it was an honor to be a priest, it was also a heavy responsibility.    Christian leaders are also held to a higher standard than the average churchgoer.  There is something special but also a bit fearful when we lead others in the faith.  In our context, a leader's character is critical.  Paul details the requirements to be an elder in the early church; it meant being a person with high integrity.  Church leaders are supposed to be good examples to the flock they guide.  Check out I Peter 5:2-3.  Too often, we have seen public Christian leaders fall from grace, damaging the lives of all those involved in their scandals and damaging the Kingdom at the same time.  Your leaders need your prayers.  It can be a stressful and heavy load.  Pray that they can walk close to God even when (especially when) things are tough.   Chapter 22 concludes the section that details the rules concerning priests.  "Keep my commands and follow them...I am the Lord, who made you holy and brought you out of Egypt..."  What was the priests' motivation to follow all these various rules that God instituted regarding the priesthood, including what they could eat, who they could marry, how they could behave when a loved one died, etc.?  This was the God who led them out of slavery in Egypt!  God was their deliverance and that motivated their faithful service. Of course, our motivation is different. We probably don't think much about the Israelites being delivered out of Egypt, but we do find motivation in the cross.  We serve a God who voluntarily died for us so that we could be reconciled to a holy God.  His amazing love is our motivation for Christian service.   Our last chapter of Leviticus for today details the appointed feasts that God instituted for his people.  These were national celebrations, during which the people of God renewed their allegiance to God.  For the most part, the religious feasts coincided with the agricultural seasons.  I do hope you have read through the chapter and gotten a feel for the religious festivals.  I would suggest you pick one or two and do some deeper research online. These are fascinating! God truly cared about his people, their well-being, and their dedication to him.    What's interesting to me is that the Sabbath is considered the primary, foundational religious festival.  I guess I've never looked at Sabbath that way, but it was the most celebrated feast (once a week) and it was the basis of all the other feasts.  It was so important that it was included as part of the ten commandments.  The reason I picked this particular feast on which to focus is that we as a society truly struggle with it.  How many of us take one day every single week and set it aside for rest and focusing on God?  I'll be very honest-I am terrible at this!  Since Sunday is a work day for me, I've always said that Friday or Saturday is my Sabbath.  However, it's very tempting to simply work through these days too.  It needs to be done, right?  As I sit here and think about how Sabbath was the foundational religious feast, I'm really convicted.  While I'm not legalistic and I do believe that things are different on this side of the cross, I still think that God designed us to take times for rest.  When do you take your Sabbath day?  Do you treat it as a feast or simply another day?   Okay, let's spend some time in Hebrews 8. The old priesthood and sacrificial system was part of the Old Covenant, the covenant that God made with Moses and the people of Israel at Mt. Sinai.  God promised to be their king, protect them, bless them, and make them his treasured possession.  In return, the people of Israel were to follow God's law.  As we have learned from our reading, God's law was pretty expansive.  It consisted of 613 rules, including both blessings and curses.  When the people were obedient, they were blessed.  When they were disobedient, they were cursed.  The intent of these laws was to change the hearts of people, to help them understand who God was, and what it means to be God's people.  This didn't work too well.  Hearts didn't change and people were disobedient over and over again.  The Old Covenant didn't help people grow closer to God but rather the opposite happened.  They pulled further away, they separated themselves from God, they bucked up against the rules that were supposed to protect and transform them.   Thus, a New Covenant was necessary, one that was written on the hearts and minds of people rather than on tablets and scrolls.  The prophets spoke about this New Covenant.  When Jesus showed up on the scene in the beginning of the New Testament, the people had been waiting for the fulfillment of the New Covenant for a very long time.  All the signs pointed to the fact that Jesus was the one God promised, he was the fulfillment of the New Covenant.  As our new high priest, he has a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood.  His sacrifice was for all time, totally perfect and complete.  This New Covenant, which Jesus fulfilled, is based on better promises than the old one.   What are some of these promises?   1.     God's forgiveness is eternal and complete.  God remembers our sins no more (Heb 8:12, 10:17; Jer. 31:34).  In terms of justification, it's as if we never did them.  We don't have to live in shame or fear.  No matter what we have done or will do, living under the New Covenant means we are forgiven.  The slate is wiped clean.  It's done. The ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, took care of it once and for all. 2.     God qualifies us (Col 1:12).  It's no longer a case of what we do (under the old covenant) or who we're related to (under the Abrahamic covenant), but who we trust.  We don't have to worry about if we've done enough good things.  If we believe in Jesus, then tha tis how we receive salvation.  So, we can stop striving to be good enough and simply serve others as a response to what God has done for us. 3.     Jesus has made sure there are no more barriers between us and God (Hebrews 10:19-22).  We are like VIPs, we get a free pass to go directly to God whenever we like.  Under the Old Covenant, you had to go to the tabernacle.  But now, the presence of God is free from the restraints of the tabernacle.  God is present with us and available to us at anytime.  We can walk hand in hand with God 4.     Jesus' presence is with us (Heb. 13:5 and Matthew 28:20). 5.     God gives us the Holy Spirit to teach us and empower us (Acts 1:8) and remind us of our righteousness (Jn 16:10).Hebrews 10:22 says that not only are we saved, redeemed and restored through Jesus' precious blood, but under the New Covenant, the Holy Spirit constantly speaks these things to us so that we will have confidence in our relationship with God. 6.     God makes us new people.  We are new creations in him (2 Cor. 5:17).  Under the Old Covenant , hearts were not changed. But with the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, God can begin to change us from the inside out. 7.     Under the New Covenant, God offers us eternal life (John 3:16 & I John 5:13-14).   We have so much to be thankful for.  Let's chat again tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Daily Dose of Hope May 22, 2024 Day 4 of Week 8   Scripture:  Leviticus 19-20; Hebrews 7 Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the daily devotional and podcast that complements New Hope Church's daily Bible reading plan.  Let's start with Leviticus, chapter 19.  This includes a list of various laws that illustrate a lifestyle of holiness.  These are laws that demonstrate that being holy isn't simply about how we interact with God but itis most seen in how we live our lives in community.  Holiness indicates separation; the Israelites were to be separate and behave differently from the cultures around them.  While holiness was often seen as religious piety, how they obeyed and worshiped God, it is clear from this chapter that God also saw holiness as being lived out in how people cared for one another. This valuing of human life separated the Israelites from the people around them.  As Christ-followers, we often think that holiness is something that was required of God's people long ago.  But living a life characterized by holiness is still an important attribute of God's people.  In Romans 12, the apostle Paul urges us to offer our whole selves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.  In I Thessalonians 4, Paul tells the church in Thessalonica to live holy lives.  I Peter 1 says to be holy is all we do.   What are we to make of this?  How does this connect to the Old Testament passage we just read? As previously mentioned, God was forming a holy nation, a people that behaved and looked different from the pagan nations surrounding them.  In the same way, God calls us to behave and look different from the people around us.  If we are blending so well into the culture around us that people don't know we belong to Jesus, then we've got a huge problem! I want to be clear, as Jesus-followers, we aren't supposed to separate ourselves from the world.  We need to be in the world to shine the light of Jesus, to be in the world but not of it.  We are to seek a life that reflects the holiness of Jesus Christ; to live with integrity and Godly values, to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit, to love and care about others.  These things will naturally separate us from our surrounding culture and people will take notice. Chapter 20 is filled with some very serious regulations.  Most, but not all, are related to sexual relations.  The penalty for sexually deviant behavior was usually death (although there isn't a lot of evidence that the death penalty was actually carried out as a result of these offenses).  To our twenty-first century, post-resurrection sensibilities, this all seems very severe.  But I have to keep returning to this point: God was forming a holy people, a nation that was so very different from the pagan cultures around them, a group of people who valued the God-given gift of creation.  Anything that even slightly resembled the pagan people groups around them, things like child sacrifice, incest, or the occult, was absolutely detestable to God.  His people were set apart.  God still calls us to be set apart. While we have experienced the grace of Jesus Christ, we aren't supposed to abuse our freedom.  There are still standards of behavior for God's people.  It was never the plan for us to blend so nicely into our culture that no one would know who and whose we are.  How are you set apart?  What kind of changes may you need to make to live a life characterized by holiness?  Spend some time in prayer today. Let's move on to Hebrews 7.  In this chapter, we see that the ideal qualities of a high priest are found in Jesus and Jesus alone.  What are the qualities?   First, the ideal high priest exemplifies holiness. Jesus is totally holy and without sin.  Second, he was set apart from sinners.  He is blameless, innocent and free from any kind of moral contamination or weakness.  He did not need to constantly make sacrifices on behalf of others.  Rather, he was the perfect sacrifice, once and for all.  Thus, God appointed him as the ultimate high priest forever and ever.  What does this mean for us? Jesus is the perfect one to represent us before the Father.  As the final and perfect sacrifice, nothing else has to be done by us.  We simply have to believe.  God no longer sees our sins but rather Jesus' atoning sacrifice.  No human high priest could have achieved this.  It is done.  It is finished.  We are accepted, loved, and there is no more separation between us and holy God. Let's talk again tomorrow. Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Daily Dose of Hope May 21, 2024 Day 3 of Week 8   Scripture:  Leviticus 15-17; Psalm 31; Hebrews 6 Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the daily devotional and podcast that complements New Hope Church's daily Bible reading plan.  I know that we are getting into some of the drier parts of Leviticus.  Stay with me.  God will honor your dedication. With that, let's get into our Leviticus passage for today. The first chapter we read deals with abnormal male discharges and normal and abnormal female discharges.  What a fun chapter!  According to the law, when a woman had her monthly period, she was unclean for seven days.  Whatever and whoever she touched would also be considered unclean.  At first, I had a tendency to be put off when I read this.  What do you mean a woman is unclean because she's on her period?  She has no choice in this matter!  But after I thought about it a bit, I wonder if this wasn't a time of respite for women.  In a world where they worked constantly caring for children, cooking, and cleaning, there was one week a month during which they removed themselves from the world and got a little break.  Other women probably stepped up and cared for their families.  Then, they would care for the children of these other women when it was their time of the month.  What initially appears punitive may in fact be healing and restful.  Chapter 16 details what is called the Day of Atonement (the contemporary name for this Yom Yippur).  This was the one day of the year in which the high priest would enter the most holy place, also called the holiest of holies, in which God's presence dwelt.  He had to engage in some pretty elaborate purification rituals and sacrifice many animals in order to atone for the sins of the people.  While we may see this task as an honor from our modern vantage point, the reality was that this was a pretty scary time for the high priest.  He had to do everything just right.  He was going to be in the presence of the Lord and if he didn't follow instructions properly, there was always the risk of being killed, which was what happened when something unholy came into contact with the holy.  This was serious business. I just can't read this chapter without thinking about Jesus.  Why?  Because when the high priest went into the holiest of holies, probably shaking in his boots, his rituals and sacrifices atoned for the sins of the people for one year.  Then it had to be done again the next year and the next and the next.  Besides that, there were sacrifices that had to be done on days in between to atone for other individual sins.  Because humans are sinful and mess up a lot, these acts of atonement were a constant in the lives of the Israelite people.  Jesus put an end to all of it.  Jesus was the "once and for all" sacrifice that ensured all these other rituals and sacrifices could cease.  The perfect sacrifice, the lamb of God, voluntarily sacrificed his life on a cross so that our sin could be atoned for forevermore!  And now, we don't have to be scared to enter the presence of God.  God welcomes us boldly to his throne of grace.  We may still be a broken mess, but God doesn't see that.  Rather, he sees the atoning work of Jesus.  The blood of Jesus covers us and that makes all the difference. Chapter 17 begins what scholars call the holiness codes for the Israelites.  These are the everyday ways that they were to seek holiness, to be set apart from the surrounding cultures and nations.  On the surface, it looks like this chapter is more instructions on where to do their sacrifices and what food to eat, but it is really about not sacrificing animals to demons (the goat idol), violating the first and second commandments.    Apparently, the sacrifices made in open fields rather than the tent of meeting tended to be for the purposes of idolatry.  This was about worship of the one true God.  It's easy for us to say that we don't sacrifice animals to a goat idol.  I'm quite certain that isn't an issue among any of today's listeners.  But that doesn't mean we can dismiss this passage. Idolatry is still a very real thing in 2024.  I think it tends to be a bit more insidious and that makes it even more dangerous!     How might idolatry sneak into the lives of God's people today?   What kinds of things do we put before God?  What do we worship?  Let's be real. Take a moment and spend some time with God right now.  Ask God to reveal any ways that idolatry has snuck into your life.   Take time to read through Psalm 31, another psalm of David.  It is beautiful.  David chooses to trust in God, no matter the hardships he is facing.  He commits himself totally and completely into God's hands.  Of course, the question we need to ask is do we do the same?  Do you trust God to take care of you, even when things seem to be going poorly in your life?  Are you willing to submit everything to him?   Our Hebrews reading today was chapter 6.  The author of Hebrews continues the discussion about the importance of becoming mature believers and he uses some pretty strong language.  He seems to be speaking to those among the church who have said yes to Jesus but now are returning to Judaism (possibly because the persecution was so severe).  If they are turning away at this point, does this mean their original profession of faith was false?  There is no way to tell but he contends that by turning away from the faith, they are nailing Jesus to the cross again.  They are exposing Jesus (and the church for that matter) to public shame and humiliation.   We may be able to relate. Think about those people who profess faith in Jesus, go through the motions, say the right words, maybe even say the sinner's prayer, but then turn away quickly when things get hard.  Some claim that these verses indicate that people can “lose” their salvation.  Others say that isn't what the author intended at all, that they were never really believers in Jesus to begin with.  Was what they experienced true belief in Jesus? If the Spirit of the Living God comes and makes a home within you, doesn't that leave a mark, change you in some way?  I think we simply have to say we don't know.  I encourage you to spend some time in prayer about what God wants you to take from these verses.  These are challenging concepts but I think it's important we wrestle with them.  If nothing else, what we can glean from these verses is that we are called to live as true believers of Jesus, demonstrating our faith in real and tangible ways, not hiding it away.  How's that going for you?   Until tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Daily Dose of Hope May 20, 2024 Day 2 of Week 8   Scripture:  Leviticus 12-14; Psalm 111; Hebrews 5 Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the daily devotional and podcast that complements New Hope Church's daily Bible reading plan.  Let's get right into our Scripture for today, beginning with our reading in Leviticus.  In chapter 11 (which we read yesterday), we began the discussion of clean vs. unclean.  While chapter 11 dealt specifically with food, the next few chapters talk about uncleanliness surrounding bodily functions.  Chapter 12 details childbirth.  It seems important to point out that because something is unclean, it doesn't make it morally sinful or wrong.  Childbirth was seen as a joy; God commanded humanity to be fruitful and multiply.  A woman who has just given birth is in no way sinful but is considered ritually unclean.  Blood was associated with life and the loss of it meant things were not whole and clean.  Loss of blood could lead to death.  If you haven't been part of a birthing experience, just trust me that there is a great deal of blood (and other fluids) lost in the process.  It's messy.  Thus, there was a process then for bringing things back into a state of cleanness.  I can't help but think this time of seclusion after birth was a gift that God gave the mother.  Before she had to move on to the normal activities of life, she was forced to rest, to be cared for, to have other women tend to her children and her physical needs.  Life slowed down for a time so that she could heal.  This was not a time of punishment but part of God's bigger plan of caring for new mothers. Leviticus 13 details the various skin conditions and diseases that could make someone unclean.  Anyone with these ailments had to live outside the camp by themselves, wear torn clothing, let their hair down, and yell, "Unclean!" if someone were to come near.  Being outside the camp would have meant being separated not just from other people but also from God, since the presence of God dwelt in the camp itself.  It was almost like the unclean person was in mourning, being isolated and alone, and the behaviors they had to engage in (torn clothing, unkempt hair, etc.) certainly would have been associated with the mourning process. This is hard for me to read.  I struggle with ostracizing anyone for being afflicted with something out of their control.  At the same time, I understand that isolating the sick person minimized spread, which could have occurred at an alarmingly quick rate in the Israelite camp.  Furthermore, at the time, there was a strong connection between wholeness and healthy things without blemish AND holiness. If a priest had a physical flaw or disability, he couldn't be a priest.  If an animal had a defect, it could not be sacrificed in the tabernacle.  Only that which was totally clean, healthy, and whole could risk being near the holiness of God's presence in the tabernacle.  This was an almost impossible standard to keep up. In fact, the people could not keep it up.  One purpose of the law was to demonstrate that humanity could not measure up.  They could not be whole enough, healthy enough, perfect enough, or pure enough.  It just wasn't possible.  Thus, a savior was needed.  A mediator between God and the people was essential.  Jesus Christ became that mediator, the final, perfect sacrifice to end all sacrifices. Jesus fulfilled the law.  Everything about him was whole, healthy, pure, and holy. Of course, the irony here is that there was something about the holiness of Jesus that sinners, outcasts, and the sick flocked toward.  And Jesus welcomed them with open arms. No more banning skin diseases to outside the camp, Jesus touched the ill. He demonstrated acceptance and love.  He turned their mourning into dancing and joy. Finally, chapter 14 details the cleansing rituals for skin conditions once an individual was well enough to be included back in the camp.  The priest would examine the person and determine if they were truly healed and would then arrange for a ceremony to mark their reentrance into the covenant community.  The interesting thing for me is that the priest had nothing to do with the healing, they were simply the examiner.  If someone was to be healed, that was up to God.  This is in direct contrast with Jesus, our great high priest.  He didn't just look to see if someone was sick, he actually healed them.  Think of the New Testament miracle stories in which Jesus healed a leper and then instructed them to go to the temple to be examined by the priest. But while Jesus may have complied with the Jewish cleanliness laws before his crucifixion, after his death and resurrection, it was obvious that things had changed.  There was no doubt. Jesus was God.  The temple was no longer the dwelling place of God; rather, the presence of God was in the person of Jesus.  The laws given to preserve the Israelite nation had served their purpose and a new thing was occurring. God's Kingdom had dawned and that changed everything!  All were included in God's Kingdom-the sick, the infirm, and the outcast.  Because of Jesus, no one is left outside the camp Let's jump to Hebrews 5.  This chapter starts with a discussion about the role of high priest. This is the person who represents sinful human beings before God.  He would not choose this position but rather God would call him, as God called and chose Aaron.  The high priest is also someone who must have compassion, grace, and mercy toward those who are struggling.  The author makes the point that Jesus had all these qualifications and more. He was called by God to be our high priest and he had incredible mercy and love toward sinful people.  Jesus served as both our mediator before God and as the perfect sacrifice.  Because of his ultimate sacrifice, we can be reconciled to holy God.    But as the chapter progresses, the topic moves toward spiritual maturity.  Those who are not spiritually mature are not effective in serving Jesus and his Kingdom.  The author states there is more to say about the role of the high priest but the audience is not capable of hearing or understanding.  Even though they've been believers for a long time, they act like little babies in the faith.  They aren't able to eat solid food but still need milk; they need to be spoon fed.   And this is their own fault!  They have failed to go deep in their spiritual training and they have closed their minds to God's message.    These are harsh but necessary words.  It's easy to simply attend church services, go to Sunday School classes or small groups, and live a “religious” life.  In fact, we can participate in a lot of religious activity without ever growing in our walk with Jesus.  No one wants to acknowledge this because the truth of it is so painful.  We have thousands upon thousands of Americans who come to church but are spiritual babies.  They can't handle solid food. The scarier thing to me is that they don't really want solid food.  Milk is fine with them.  Superficial belief is fine. Going deeper means sacrifice.  Going deeper means doing hard things.  Going deeper means confronting some of the darker parts of ourselves.  We are no difference than the audience of Hebrews.  Jesus, help us.   More tomorrow.  Have a wonderful day.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Daily Dose of Hope May 19, 2024 Day 1 of Week 8   Scripture:  Leviticus 8-11; Psalm 110; Hebrews 4 Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the daily devotional and podcast that complements New Hope Church's daily Bible reading plan.  Today is Pentecost Sunday.  As Christians, Pentecost is the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2.  Pentecost was originally a Jewish harvest celebration, specifically to commemorate the beginning of the wheat harvest.  It was called the Feast of Harvest or the Feast of Weeks.  It was for that reason that so many people had gathered in Jerusalem in Acts 2, When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.  I would encourage you to read through the rest of Acts 2 and see the miracles that occurred that day.  As Christ-followers, we don't celebrate Pentecost as a harvest day but as the day the Holy Spirit came and changed everything!  From that point forward, the Spirit of the Living God would reside within believers.  Think about it, the same power that raised Jesus lives in us.  There is power in that! Okay, let's move on to our Scripture reading for today, beginning with Leviticus.  We read about Aaron and his sons being ordained as priests and beginning their ministry. Their first act is to sacrifice a bull calf and a ram as a sin offering to the Lord.  It is worth mentioning that the last time Aaron was the main character in the text, he allowed the people to make a golden bull calf to which they bowed down and worshiped.  God could have taken his life then and there but instead we see God's great mercy.  Rather than death for allowing idolatry, Aaron is now high priest.  Aaron is now the representative for the people before God, responsible for the sacrifices that atone for the sins of the community and individuals-a hugely important task.    But then we move to chapter 10.  It's here we abruptly moved from joy to horror.  Up until this point, everything has been done just as the Lord commanded.  But here, we find two of Aaron's sons bring unauthorized fire before the Lord.  What does this mean?  Most likely, they brought fire from an unholy place outside the sanctuary and then presented it before the Lord.  Maybe they had the attitude that fire is fire.  Who cares?  I think we should mention that their behavior wasn't simply a slip-up; this wasn't an accident but an intentional disregard for what God commanded.  It demonstrated irreverence before a holy God, possibly like a Christian pastor adding some kind of cult ritual to a service of communion.  As Christians, we like to worship God with gladness and joy; he is Abba Father, daddy, we are comfortable with him.  All of this is wonderful.  But we also have to remember that he is still holy God.  He is powerful, he has all authority on heaven and earth, he is the God of all.  Thanks to Jesus, we get to have a relationship with holy God.  We get to walk hand in hand with him.  At the same time, how important it is for us to remember that God's holiness is real.  There always needs to be some level of reverence, deep respect for the God who was and is and is to come, the God who deserves our utmost worship, veneration, and awe. Take time to read Psalm 110.  We won't be discussing it today except to say it was written by King David and it is considered messianic prophecy.  As you read through it, can you find the verses that speak to the coming of Jesus Christ?  Hebrews chapter 4 begins with a discussion about entering God's rest. Moses and Joshua tried to lead the Israelites into God's rest but the people disobeyed and did not receive it.  But Jesus is superior to both Moses and Joshua because he provides a better way to receive God's rest. What is meant here by rest is the experience of salvation and dependence on God, rather than on one's own works.   Christians are born again when they say yes to the free gift of grace.  It's not about anything we do but rather who we trust.  Jesus has provided the way to receive this wonderful rest.  As one matures in faith, rest might be thought of as unbroken fellowship with God.  As I read this, I can't help but be reminded of Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you.  Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”  I don't know about you, but I can use this kind of rest!  I do want to take some time to point out verse 12, For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.  This is a verse that's familiar to many of us, but what does it have to do with rest?   Because God's Word is alive and powerful, those who listen to it can receive God's rest.  The Word of God gives us everything we need to know about receiving salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.  It provides all we need to know about being in fellowship with God.  The Bible is a living book to those who believe in Jesus.  It provides the means to learn about God but also the way to get to know God.  We meet Jesus Christ on the pages of Scripture!  Because the Word of God is active, alive, and powerful, it also has the ability to penetrate deep within our soul.  It's like a sharp scalpel, with the ability to cut out the cancerous parts of our lives so we can be healed and whole.  As we read God's Word, our own thoughts, desires, temptations, and sins, come to light.  The Holy Spirit convicts us of them, and points us toward Jesus.  How often have you been reading Scripture and you just knew that you needed to make some adjustments in your own heart and life? Let's chat again tomorrow. Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

Daily Dose of Hope May 16, 2024 Day 5 of Week 7   Scripture: Leviticus 4-6; Hebrews 3   Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional that complements New Hope Church's Bible Reading Plan.  I hope you've had a great week.  Keep me posted on your big takeaways from the reading.    Let's start by continuing with the book of Leviticus.  First, we find God giving Moses instructions for the kinds of sacrifices needed for unintentional sins.  The first section details what needs to be done if a priest unintentionally sins.  This is particularly important because the priest is the representative of the people before God.  If they sin, then the whole nation is guilty.  Next, we read about how to atone for the unintentional sins of the community, the leaders, and the individuals.    After unintentional sin sacrifices, we read about sacrifices needed for inadvertent sins, such as accidentally touching a dead animal or a dead body.    The final kind of offering that we read about in Leviticus is the guilt offering.  So, we have covered the sin offering, the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fellowship offering.  Confused yet?  Each of these offerings was intended for a very specific purpose.  What's interesting is that the more I researched these offerings, the more I realized that even the best scholars aren't clear on the distinctions of each one.  Thus, we will certainly do our best to understand and pray God offers the clarity we need.   With that, let's move on to Hebrews 3. Just as the Israelites were susceptible to falling away from God, the author of Hebrews makes the point that Christians are also vulnerable to sin and turning away from the living God.  The audience of Hebrews was already drifting from the core of the faith; they were disconnected and a sense of apathy had set in.    What was life like for these early Christ-followers?  Really, really hard.  They were experiencing persecution from Jews and Gentiles alike.  It was difficult to be a faithful Christ-follower in the first century.  For that reason, the author stresses the importance of supporting one another, not allowing your fellow brother or sister in Christ to turn away from the faith, encouraging one another daily.    How often do we encourage one another daily?  While we aren't experiencing the same kind of persecution as our first-century brothers and sisters, our world isn't an easy place to follow Christ.  We are painfully distracted by so many outside voices, we are inundated with negativity and division, and we are part of a culture that is increasingly hostile to anything related to the church.  Thus, we often settle for mediocre faith-oriented lives, religious activity rather than Spirit-filled, passionate lives solidly rooted in Jesus.  Churches have become social clubs rather than springboards for mission and discipleship.  And we accept this as if there is no other way.  Friends, there is another way.  What if we each made an intentional decision to live for Jesus, pay attention to the Spirit, and love others extravagantly?  To do so, we would have to encourage one another daily (maybe even hourly).  We need each other.  We need the body of Christ.  Life can be hard (think John 16:33) but Jesus is still on the throne and for that, we should constantly rejoice.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Daily Dose of Hope May 15, 2024 Day 4 of Week 7   Scripture: Leviticus 1-3; Psalm 27; Hebrews 2   Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, New Hope Church's daily devotional that complements our 5 day a week Bible reading plan.    Today, we are starting the book of Leviticus.  This means we are right in the middle of the Torah.  Leviticus has a reputation for being both harsh and boring, but there is definite purpose in this book.  In Genesis, we saw the origin story of both humanity and Israel.  We see God revealing himself among a people.  We meet Abraham and see how God covenants with him and promises that he will become a father of many nations.   Then, we read through Exodus.  If you recall, the Hebrews had multiplied greatly in Egypt and this threatens the Egyptian authorities.  Thus, they enslave and oppress the Hebrew people.  God hears the cries of his people and frees them from bondage through a man named Moses.  It's also through Moses that God covenants with his people.  He provides them the law and they agree to obey.  In return, God will provide for and protect his treasured possession.   Despite its bad reputation, Leviticus is actually an important book.  It's in this book that we once again see God living among his people.  We might say that the theme of the book is holiness, both God's holiness and the holiness he expects of his people.  They are a set apart people, and these laws that God provides are both for their protection and to ensure that they look very different from the cultures around them.  God very specifically outlines what his expectations are for the priests and for his people.    In chapters 1-3 of Leviticus, we find God giving very specific and detailed guidelines for giving offerings.  In chapter 1, God is giving Moses instructions on burnt offerings, specifically how to choose an animal out of one's herd or flock.  The Israelites would have been familiar with burnt offerings, as the cultures around them used them, and we see burnt offerings in both Genesis and Exodus.  While familiar, God's instructions were unique to their particular circumstance.  In chapter 2, God offers them instructions for grain offerings and in chapter 3, we read the guidelines for fellowship offerings.    I think we typically see burnt offerings as something the people did because of their sin.  And that certainly is true.  But the fellowship offering, also called a peace offering, was offered because of a peace that God has brought into their life.   What peace has God brought into your life?  Take a few moments and list some of the ways.  It's easy to get fixated on the problems, but where are you experiencing peace.  Take a moment and give thanks.  No burnt offerings needed, but do spend some time in prayer.   Let's move on to our psalm for today.  Psalm 27 is truly beautiful.  Be sure to read through it.  The psalmist, most likely King David, has this deep longing for God.  At the same time, there is a trust in God's power and provision.  Picture yourself speaking these words to God.  How do they sit with you?  Do you believe them?  Why or why not?   Let's move on to Hebrews 2.  This chapter focuses on why we should listen to Jesus.  The author begins by speaking about how the consequences of NOT listening to Jesus are incredibly severe.  It is only through Jesus that we can receive salvation.  Salvation does not come through the law or any other means – only through faith in Jesus Christ.   Second, Jesus is the central figure in God's new plan, what we call the New Covenant.   Jesus is the fulfillment of all the covenants and prophecies that came before.  The author quotes Psalm 8:4-6, ...what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?  You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.  You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet...”  He is making a point about the insignificance of humans and the supremacy of Jesus.  God puts all things below him.    The author also highlights the incarnation of Jesus Christ.  Jesus did not become like the angels (as some at the time may have thought), but he became a human being.  The God of the universe came to earth and became a human being to demonstrate the fullness of his love for us.  As a perfect man, Jesus could be the perfect sacrifice for sin, providing atonement for all people for all time.  He was the ultimate high priest, providing a way for to be reconciled to God.  Also, because he became human, he understands our emotions and temptations.  He isn't a God who is far removed from us.  He is present with us and he gets us.  He gets you, every single part of you.  Spend some time with Jesus right now, talking to him about those things with which you are struggling.  Know that Jesus understands and wants to comfort you, guide you, and offer his wisdom.  Share with Jesus and then listen.  Remember, the God of the whole universe is wanting to spend time with you.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Scripture:  Leviticus 16v8-34, Luke 4:16-22, Romans 5:10-11

Scripture: Leviticus 19:17-18, John 13:34-35

Worship: Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Black Wealth Builders Fund; Pastor: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: Abundant Life: Making Things Right; Preacher: Rev. Barry Cammer; Scripture: Leviticus 5:14-19, Luke 19:1-10; Worship Leaders: Steven Coambs, Pat Bruce-Lerrigo, Chris Poston; Acolyte: Elsa Aycock, Delia Schultz; Usher: Becky Wheat; Livestream producer: Frances Portis; Audio engineer: Paul Nasman; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9

Morning Services- "Blow the Shofar" It is the Hebrew New Year. What does this mean? How has it been traditionally celebrated? How do we as Christians celebrate and appreciate this annual event? Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Morning Services- "Blow the Shofar" It is the Hebrew New Year. What does this mean? How has it been traditionally celebrated? How do we as Christians celebrate and appreciate this annual event? Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

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Sunday Sermon July 30, 2023 | Scripture: Leviticus 5:17-19

Name Of God Message 5The people of God have been rescued from slavery and they are moving towards the land that God has promised them. Yet, in this wilderness God is not only moving them towards a destination, He is also refining in them an identity. As the people of God we are called to be holy as God is Holy. He is refining us and moving us to live as living sacrifices who are holy and pleasing to Him. In this we are trust that God is crafting in us and anchoring us to live in a new Holy Identity. Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-8, 22-26; Hebrews 10:10Join us every Sunday live at 9am & 11amConnection Card https://bit.ly/2xNwrw8Subscribe To Our Channel https://bit.ly/2xSJgW8To Support Our Ministry By Giving So We Can Continue To Reach More People With The Message Of Jesus https://pushpay.com/g/lifegatechurchTo See People Made Alive In Christ - The Vision of LIFEGATE Church. LIFEGATE is a dynamic, multi-ethnic church based in Denver, Colorado. For more information visit www.lifegatedenver.com

Name Of God Message 5The people of God have been rescued from slavery and they are moving towards the land that God has promised them. Yet, in this wilderness God is not only moving them towards a destination, He is also refining in them an identity. As the people of God we are called to be holy as God is Holy. He is refining us and moving us to live as living sacrifices who are holy and pleasing to Him. In this we are trust that God is crafting in us and anchoring us to live in a new Holy Identity. Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-8, 22-26; Hebrews 10:10Join us every Sunday live at 9am & 11amConnection Card https://bit.ly/2xNwrw8Subscribe To Our Channel https://bit.ly/2xSJgW8To Support Our Ministry By Giving So We Can Continue To Reach More People With The Message Of Jesus https://pushpay.com/g/lifegatechurchTo See People Made Alive In Christ - The Vision of LIFEGATE Church. LIFEGATE is a dynamic, multi-ethnic church based in Denver, Colorado. For more information visit www.lifegatedenver.com

SCRIPTURE Leviticus 27:14- Numbers 1:54 Mark 11:1-26 Psalm 46:1-11 Proverbs 10:23 AFFIRMATION: I am here, I am enough, I am loved, and I am tough. APHORISM: Few people understand that some people consume an enormous amount of energy to be normal. ~adapted from Albert Camus Music by Tim D. Clinton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenniferwainwright/message

SCRIPTURE Leviticus 25:47-27:13 Mark 10:32-52 Psalm 45:1-17 Proverbs 10:22 AFFIRMATION: I am a favorite of God and His favor surrounds me. APHORISM: If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to. ~Dorothy Parker Music by Tim D. Clinton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenniferwainwright/message

SCRIPTURE Leviticus 7:28-9:6 Mark 3:31-4:25 Psalm 37:12-29 Proverbs 10:5 AFFIRMATION: I will not be satisfied with partial truth, nor will I settle for a partial life. APHORISM: There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth: not going all the way, and not starting. ~Siddhartha Gautama Music by Tim D. Clinton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenniferwainwright/message

Hap Stephenson shares Tuesday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Leviticus 23]

Jon Tran preaches from Leviticus 23 & 25, highlighting how God teaches his people to set apart time as holy. They were to celebrate the God who had made, saved and provided for them and in doing so, were restored by him. SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 23:1-8, 25:1-12 & Matthew 11:25-30

Going through your storm can lead to victory for those coming after you. Enduring with patience and gleaning may be the only thing you can do until you deliverance arrives.   Scripture: Leviticus 19v9-10; Ruth 2

Pete Greenwood preaches on what true and right worship of God looks like, worship that springs out of a renewed heart. SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 17:1-16, Ephesians 1:3-10

Jon Tran preaches on the way God makes a way to be with his people by giving them a clean slate through the Day of Atonement and how this day finds its fulfilment in the cleansing sacrifice of Jesus at the cross. SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9:1-14

Guest preacher David Williams unpacks the Levitical laws of cleanliness and uncleanliness, pointing us to the great hope we have in Jesus to be the one who washes God's people clean. SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 11:1-8, 11:39-47 & Mark 1:40-45

We need a priesthood good and consistent enough to mediate between us and the greatest reality, the holy God of the Bible. In an age where human failures are more visible than ever, who can we trust in to bring us to God? Jon Tran preaches from Leviticus 8-10 and Hebrews 7, pointing us to see that the ministry of Israel's priests finds its culmination in Jesus, our Great High Priest. It is only through Jesus alone that we can come before the holy God without fear of being consumed. SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 8 & Hebrews 7:23-27

What does it take for sinful humans to enter into the presence of a holy God? Pete Greenwood opens up our new series drawing out the grand story the sacrifices tell. Israel had to be purified and make restitution before they could come to worship and offer tribute to God. All these offerings culminate in a meal of fellowship with the awesome God of creation. SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 1:1-17, Romans 12:1-2

Title: Vows for Our Children Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Sunday Evening Sermon Date: September 18, 2022 Summary: Committing our children to the Lord for coming generations. Scripture: Leviticus 27:1–8 Length:

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32 (NIV) Message: Honor Your Seniors, Honor Your God Speaker: Pastor Samuel N. Winston, Jr. Date: July 10, 2022 Thank you for your continued generosity. Tithes and offerings can be given electronically using: Givelify: Download the free Givelify App from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) Text to Give: 855-908-0710 Cashapp: $mtcalmbc Follow Mt Calvary Church on social media: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mtcalvarynation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtcalvarynation Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mtcalvarynation Access bible education and more exclusive content on the church's website: https://www.mtcalvarychurch.life --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A look back at the book of Leviticus, and a walkthrough of the book of Deuteronomy. Scripture: Leviticus, Deuteronomy. View accompanying outline at https://fbcpville.org/wed-bible-study/the-story-of-scripture-pt-3/

Gun violence and mass shootings carries an urgency today unimaginable just four years ago. Since November 2018, sixty-four plus mass shootings have resulted in needless deaths and serious injuries across the United States, a grim reminder we haven't yet figured this out. The solution for gun violence continues to elude us and remains unclear.So, who or what is to blame—guns or our innate propensity towards violence? Can a Christian own a gun and remain lawful and good? Or should gun ownership be revoked altogether? Join us as Pastor Tony Minear takes a look at Gun Culture 2.0, and the arguments on both sides for Christians. Listen and learn the three questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to your point of view about God and gun control. Where do you align yourself and does it match your world view about humanity? Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/05/22 Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.Scripture: Leviticus 19:16Scripture Reader: Lucy FredricksonIf you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/  

Title: Christ Our High Priest and the Making of His Bride Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Wednesday Evening Sermon Date: April 27, 2022 Summary: The message unfolds the command that the OT High Priest must only marry a virgin. How does this come about for Jesus Christ and the fact that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God? Christ must make His own Bride a virgin. Scripture: Leviticus 21:10–15; John 17:1–12 Length:

March 6, 2022 | Dan Grinwis | Downtown Christian Church (DCC) Living In Identity - Spring 2022 Small Group Series. This week, Dan talks about in Scripture, the concept of ‘sainthood' carries a connotation of being set apart to be different, distinct, dedicated, other than the rest; that is what holiness is about. Scripture: Leviticus 11:44 Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/acces... —— Stay Connected Prayer: Prayer@dccgr.org Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChri... DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchris... Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ #DCCGR #DanGrinwis #StarryNight #2022sermon #onlinechurch #churchonline #LivingInIdentity #SmallGroupsSpring2022 #Identity #WhoAmI

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Day of Atonement

The importance of Holiness

A sermon for the season of Pentecost --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allan-r-bevere/message

Scripture: Leviticus 23, I Corinthians 15, Ruth 1, Romans 3, 7, 9, 11, Matthew 5, Jeremiah 31, Acts 2, Galatians 5.