Author: Nicholson
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May 26, 2022 — The Scapegoat
The Hebrew word azazel means “to be completely put aside.” But what does it mean to you? We have seen before the idea of two animals forming one picture. Two birds were taken in Leviticus 14 when a leper had been cleansed. There the one bird died and the second bird flew away with the […]
May 25, 2022 — Just Like Jesus
On this most important day in the Jewish year, the high priest was to dress down for the occasion. Those of us who are at least a little familiar with the New Testament know “that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God” (Heb 4:14). That […]
May 24, 2022 — Yom Kippur
You know the phrase “near and dear”? God’s people are dear to Him; He wants us near. But how? Clearly Leviticus 16 is a high-water mark in the Hebrew Scriptures. It describes the only day in the Jewish Year when the high priest could enter God’s sanctuary, the Holy of Holies. It was also the […]
May 23, 2022 — What A Great Day!
We all need days like this, both for reassessment of the past and realignment for the future. Leviticus 11-15 have been filled with minutiae, details that are sometimes hard to understand and certainly hard to discuss. But chapter 16, describing the Great Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur, the most solemn day in the Jewish […]
May 20, 2022 — Keep It Clean
This chapter is important because of the danger, says the Lord, that “they defile My tabernacle.” If you’ve made it with me through these difficult chapters in Leviticus, I commend you. Let’s remind ourselves that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in […]
May 19, 2022 — House Inspection
Leprosy, like sin, is tenacious. It will not only inflict individuals; it can get into homes, too. Have you ever had a house inspection? It isn’t just done for new construction; it also occurs when we buy a used residence. The inspector checks for everything from termite damage to roof rot, and from leaky gas […]
May 18, 2022 — Jesus Is Jehovah Ropheka
Suddenly all these healed lepers! And just when this rabbi from Nazareth claims Messiahship! When we began this study of the subject of leprosy nine lessons ago, I mentioned that some of the verses in Leviticus 13 and 14 would be like time-release capsules. I suggested the application of them wouldn’t take effect until the […]
May 17, 2022 — Washing & Anointing
“Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like me His praise should sing?” (H.F. Lyte) If you thought after the last lesson that a person who had been declared healed of his leprosy was now free to carry on life as usual, you’ve got another thing coming. Not yet! For seven days, the person was back in […]