FLCBenton, Congregational Podcast

Numbers 20:1–21, the people complain (again), and Moses falls short; Luke 20:19–44, temple, Synagogue, Sadducees, Pharisees – a little background on first century Judaism

Numbers 16:41–17:13, Korah’s Rebellion concluded; God’s order in the Christian Church today; Luke 20:1–18, the parable of the tenants; the relationship of Christianity and Judaism.

Numbers 16:23–40, Korah’s rebellion, part two; Luke 19:29–48 the king weeps for those who refuse his rule; the king comes to his temple, and cleanses it.

Numbers 16:1–22, Korah’s rebellion – what is going on here? Luke 19:11–28, the parable of the Ten Minas.

Numbers 14:26–45, divine justice is meted out; Luke 18:35–19:10, to follow-ups to the rich ruler: the blind beggar, and Zacchaeus, a rich, wee little man!

Numbers 14:1–25, the catastrophe continues to unfold; the people rebel against God, and, of course, Moses intercedes for them; Luke 18:18–34, who then can be saved? If it’s up to us, no one, but with God, all things are possible!

Numbers 13:1–3, 17–33, the people of God at the edge of the promised land – another great catastrophe begins; Luke 18:1–17, the persistent widow, the Pharisee and the tax collector, and “let the children come to me”

Numbers 11:24–29, 12:1–16, the unique character and status of Moses among the people of God; Luke 17: 20–37, whether you will, or will not, be able to see (with the unaided eye) the kingdom as it comes.

Numbers 11:1–23, 31–35, the people complain, the Lord responds, some things never change; Luke 17:1–19, impeding people coming to Christ, restoring people to Christ, and being a Christian is about more than doing what you’re told.

Numbers 10:11–36, after year and a month, the people set up from Mount Sinai; Luke 16:19–31, the rich man, Lazarus, Abraham, and somebody rising from the dead.

Numbers 9:1–23, the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire and the presence of God; Luke 16:1–18, the parable of a dishonest steward, and an enigmatic verse.

Numbers 8:5-26, more about the Levites; Luke 15: 11–32, the prodigal son, and the public shaming of the father

Numbers 3:1–16, 39-48, the sons of Levi and the sons of Aaron; Luke 14:25–15:10, the cost of discipleship and hating one’s own parents!

Leviticus 26:21–33, 39–44, the ultimate punishment for breaking the covenant, and the faithfulness of God, even if that happens; Luke 14:1–24, humbled and exalted

Leviticus 26:1–20, the blessings and punishments associated with the Covenant; Luke 13:18–35 will those who are saved by a few?

Leviticus, chapter 24 dealing with a blasphemer and the law of an eye for an eye; Luke 12:54 – 13:17, the signs of the Times

Leviticus 23:23–44, we look at the spring and fall festivals of Israel; Luke 12:35–53, Jesus, the bringer of fire and division!

Leviticus 23:1–22, an introduction to holy time; Luke 12:13–34, keeping God’s word means, trusting his promise to take care of you!

Leviticus 21:1–24, holiness as practiced by the priests— the closer to God, the stricter holiness is! Luke 12:1–12, Who only should we fear? And The sin against the Holy Spirit.

Leviticus 20:1–16, 22–27, continuing the theme of theological ecology, idolatrous practices, and various kinds of sexual immorality, are focused on for their power to profane the name of God, his sanctuary, and pollute the land. Luke 11:37–54, the practice of religion consists of weighty things, and various and sundry other less important practices. God demands that we observe the weightier things...

Leviticus 19:9–18, 26–37, the repeated refrain, “I am the Lord“, tells us that there is more going on in this chapter than a series of commandments on how to treat one another! Luke 11:14–36, if one cannot or will not look at Jesus in the light of truth, how great the darkness within that person will be!

Leviticus 18:1–17, 20–19:8, the practice of “theological ecology“, how to live in the land with a holy God without polluting and profaning it. Luke 11:1–13, God is sovereign and over all. True. And yet, he encourages us to ask, seek, and knock, that we may receive.

Leviticus 17:1–16, because God has given the blood of animals, representing their life, for atonement for our sins, this requires from us special care and special handling of this sacred liquid. After all, ultimately it represents the blood of Christ! Luke 10:23–42, Jesus tells the parable of the good Samaritan, where he’s not so much talking about what we should do, but what he has done, in love...

Leviticus 16:1–24, the day of atonement, the day when the things which atone for our sins need themselves to be repaired and atoned for. Luke 10:1–22, the signs and wonders that accompany the preaching of the gospel, and what they really mean: “the kingdom of God has come near“.

Leviticus 10:1–20, the sudden and horrifying demise of Aaron’s oldest 2 sons actually teach us the reverse of what people often take from it! Luke 9:37–62, we get a picture of the disciples that is anything but heroic.