Lepers R Us

There has not been a consensus among scholars as to the actual meaning of “leprosy.” Some have believed it to be identical to Hansen’s Disease. Others have preferred to present it as a wide-ranging diagnosis used for various infectious diseases or skin disorders. Whatever it was, whether life-threatening or not, it was a result of … More Lepers R Us

When is it time to find another minister?

In the tenth chapter of Leviticus, Nadab and Abihu got creative in worship, and it cost them dearly. Perhaps they were delighted with their new and improved worship, but God was not so pleased. Ultimately, their inappropriate worship cost them their lives. This story reminds one of another similar passage found in Jeremiah 5:29-31: Shall … More When is it time to find another minister?

Why We Should Be Gluttonous Priests

As one makes progress through the Old Testament, one is struck by the number of sacrifices prescribed in the opening chapters of Leviticus. Depending on the sin, the day, the purpose, and the financial position of the worshiper, cows, sheep, goats, turtledoves, pigeons, grain and corn were to be selected, sanctified, slaughtered, and sacrificed. Most … More Why We Should Be Gluttonous Priests