Meditating The Word

Today on Meditating the Word, we learn about the duties and offerings of the Priests and the Levites; the water of the cleansing is established; Moses strikes the rock at Meribah; Edom denies Israel passage; and Aaron dies.  ---- Father God, Thank you for showing us Jesus throughout the Old Testament. In the Rock at Meribah, we see him. Moses had already struck a rock that brought forth water. You...

Today on Meditating the Word, Korah, Dathan and Abiram are swallowed up by the earth for their rebellion, Aaron stands in the gap and stops the plague, Aaron's staff buds and blossoms. This is Day 61. We will be reading Numbers 16 & 17 ---- Father God, So often we try to blame others, or even you, for what is wrong with our lives instead of taking responsibility for our own actions and mistakes. H...

Today on Meditating the Word, the people rebel against God and forfeit their right to enter into the promised land; we learn about supplementary offerings and offerings for unintentional sins; a Sabbath breaker is stoned; the Israelites are instructed to put tassles on their garments; and we pray a prayer of Moses. This is Day 60. We will be reading Numbers 14 & 15 and Psalm 90 ---- Father God, th...

Today on Meditating the Word, God sends quail to feed the Children of Israel; Aaron and Miriam Oppose Moses; and the 12 Spies are sent into Canaan. This is Day 59. Today we are reading Numbers Chapters 11-13 ---- Father God, There are so many lessons for us in your Word. Jealousy is such an ugly thing. Help us to keep our hearts soft and free from jealousy, Father. For we each have our own unique...

Today on Meditating the Word, The lamps are set up in the Tabernacle; the Levites are set apart; the Silver Trumpets are made; and the Israeliets Leave Sinai This is Day 58. Today we are reading Numbers Chapters 8-10 ---- Father God, We know that just as you led the Children of Israel through the wilderness, you lead us. But rather than by a pillar of cloud and a pillar of fire, you lead us with y...

Today on Meditating the Word, the Princes of Israel bring Offerings for the Dedication of the Tabernacle This is Day 57. Today we are reading Numbers Chapter 7 ---- Father God, Just as Moses was able to enter the tabernacle and speak with you, as a friend speaks to his friend, we are able to do the same. All because of the blood of Jesus. The yearly sacrifices were all fulfilled by his sacrifice o...

Today on Meditating the Word, we learn about the purity of the camp; restitution for wrongs; the test for an unfaithful wife; the vow of the Nazirite and God gives the priestly blessing. This is Day 56. Today we are reading Numbers Chapters 5-6 ---- Father God, you have always asked your people to be separate. You have made a distinction between the holy and the unholy, between the clean and the u...

Today on Meditating the Word, the Levites are claimed by God in place of the firstborn; the duties are assigned to the different clans; and the Levite clans are numbered.  This is Day 55. Today we are reading Numbers Chapters 3-4 ---- Father God, you amaze us. You are able to take our brokenness, and use us anyway. Levi missed out on a blessing from Jacob because of his violent revenge over his si...

Today on Meditating the Word, a census is taken of all the Children of Israel; the tribal camps are arranged around the Tabernacle.  This is Day 54. Today we are reading Numbers Chapters 1-2 ---- Father God, yours is a Kingdom of order. From the beginning when you ordered all of creation, both heaven and earth, to the tribes of Israel, how they camped and how they went out from camp. Just as in th...

Today on Meditating the Word, God promises rewards for obedience and warns of the consequences of disobedience, and gives the procedure for redeeming people, animals and lands that have been dedicated to the Lord.  This is Day 53. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 26-27 ---- Father God, we are so grateful that you show us your character in your Word. You are a just and generous God. Just as...

Today on Meditating the Word, a Blasphemer is stoned; the Sabbath year for the land is estabished; and the Year of Jubilee forshadows Jesus, our Kinsman Redeemer. This is Day 52. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 24-25 ---- Father God, thank you for the year of Jubilee. As we seek Jesus throughout scripture in the Old Testament, we find him here. He is our Jubilee. We were slaves to sin, but...

Today on Meditating the Word, we learn more rules for Priests; unacceptable offerings; and the appointed festivals. This is Day 51. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 22-23 ---- Father God, thank you for having your feasts recorded for us. The symbolism of the Passover, and the blood of the lamb that was slain that protected the children of Israel, pointed forward to the sacrifice of Jesus an...

Today on Meditating the Word, Various Laws are given, as well as Punishments for Sin and Rules for Priests. This is Day 50. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 19-21 ---- Father God, thank you for showing us your heart in your commandments. You recognized those who were poor, and you provided for them by having those who harvest, leave behind gleanings and fallen grapes. You always provide for...

Today on Meditating the Word, the Day of Atonement was established which foreshadowed Jesus as our scapegoat; eating blood is forbidden; and unlawful sexual relations are discussed. This is Day 49. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 16-18 ---- Father God, we read about the day of Atonement, and the scapegoat, and recognize Jesus. Jesus was our scapegoat. All of our sins, our failings, our sho...

Today on Meditating the Word, we read about cleansing from skin diseases, mold and discharges.    This is Day 48. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 14-15.   ----   Father God, It's hard for us to relate to the ceremonial laws of clean and unclean, yet we know that nothing you commanded was without reason. The bodily fluids have to do with life. And life is sacred. And while we are no longer...

Today on Meditating the Word, we learn about clean and unclean foods; a woman's purification after childbirth; and laws concerning leprosy, mold and mildew.  This is Day 47. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 11-13. ---- Father God, Thank you for your word. And thank you, Father, that Jesus fulfilled all of the law and the prophets. It is no wonder we needed a savior, someone who could fulfil...

Today on Meditating the Word, Aaron and his sons are ordained; the priests begin their ministry and Nadab and Abihu are killed for offering an unholy fire before the Lord. This is Day 46. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 8-10. ---- Father God, sometimes the accounts we read in your Word seem harsh -- as when Aaron's sons were consumed by fire. Yet, you had given the command that no incense...

Today on Meditating the Word, we learn about the Guilt Offerings, Burnt Offerings, Grain Offerings, Sin Offerings, Fellowship Offerings and the Priest's Share of the offerings. This is Day 45. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 5-7. ---- Father God, thank you for revealing your heart to us. You always meet us where we are. Even in the sacrifices, you showed us that. You provided different lev...

Today on Meditating the Word, we learn about the Burnt Offering, the Grain Offering, the Fellowship Offering, and the Sin Offering -- and how this applies to us today. This is Day 44. Today we are reading Leviticus Chapters 1-4. ---- Father God, As we read about all the various offerings the children of Israel were required to make, and that they themselves had to kill the sacrifice, it drives hom...

Today on Meditating the Word, the priestly garments are finished; Moses inspects the Tabernacle and its furnishings; The Tabernacle is set up, and the glory of the Lord fills the Tabernacle. This is Day 43. Today we are reading Exodus Chapters 39-40. ---- Father God, thank you for your word. I'm struck by the words over and over that Moses did as you commanded. May we be as faithful as your servan...

Today on Meditating the Word, the Tabernacle and all it's furnishings are constructed; the children of Israel give so much as free will offerings, that Moses has to ask them to stop giving! This is Day 42. Today we are reading Exodus Chapters 36-38. ---- Father God, we read how you gave the Israelites favor with the Egyptians, but it isn't until we read about the materials given for the building o...

Today on Meditating the Word, Moses sees the glory of God from a cleft in the rock; New Stone Tablets are carved; Moses's radiant face scares the children of Israel; the people bring free will offerings to the Lord. This is Day 41. Today we are reading Exodus Chapters 33-35. ---- Father God, As we read about your instructions, once again we realize, you look on the heart. You didn't command all of...

Today on Meditating the Word, God gives Moses instructions for The Altar of Incense, Atonement Money, Basin for Washing, Anointing Oil, and Incense; God chooses craftsmen to make the tent, the furnishings, the anointing oil and the incense; and the Children of Israel make a Golden Calf to worship. This is Day 40. Today we are reading Exodus Chapters 30-32. ---- Father God, how quickly we forget. W...

Today on Meditating the Word, God gives Moses instructions for the priestly garments: the Ephod, the Breastpiece, and the other garments; as well as instructions for the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests.  This is Day 39. Today we are reading Exodus Chapters 28-29. ---- Father God, We are so very grateful that we live under a new and better covenant. We know that all of the purificatio...

Today on Meditating the Word, God asks the Children of Israel to bring offerings of materials needed to build the tabernacle; Precise instructions are given for making the Ark, the Table, the Lampstand, the Tabernacle, the Alter of Burnt Offering, the Courtyard and the Oil for the Lampstand. This is Day 38. Today we are reading Exodus Chapters 25-27. ---- Father God, the precise instructions that...