Messiah in Life Justin D. Elwell, Th.D.

As the Passover Seder begins the seminal question of the evening is asked by a child: Why? "Why is this night different from all other nights?"

References: Exodus 12:26; 13:8, 14; Matthew 28:18-20. 

We continue to consider the meaning of spiritual leprosy, and how we may find evidence of that today. What is the opposite of the "evil tongue"? Are we expected to just say nice things in order to be nice? Or, does the Lord show us something profound as we "love our neighbor" as ourselves? We consider the words of the Torah, Messiah Yeshua/Jesus, and the apostles of our faith. Give a listen. 

References: Leviticus 15:1-2; Matthew 15:19-20; Proverbs 10:11; Romans 13:14; Galatians 3:27; Leviticus 19:18; 34; 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15; Ephesians 4:29; Philippians 4:8; Philippians 2:3-4; Acts 15:32; James 1:21-25.  

How you ever gossiped about someone? How did that gossip make you feel after the other person found out? Or, when your gossip continued to spread, but not exactly how you said it, how then did you feel? Were you able to reconcile? How did the Lord restore lepers in the Bible? How did Yeshua/Jesus restore lepers? In the process we find something beautiful about who we are in Him, and why, when He restores us, we are restored indeed. 

References: Matthew 8:1-4; Leviticus 14:1-11; 14:12-32; John 19:34. 

The 8th day! How do we find holy meaning in everyday life? Can there be importance in the most basic aspects of human life? Absolutely. There is a beautiful connection between the intricate details of the priests beginning their ministry, and how the ordinary person in the camp can experience the same level of holiness. While the portion may seem disconnected, appearing to have two very different subjects, the Lord in His mercy is showing us something beautiful. Give a listen!

References: Leviticus 9:1, 3-6, 22; 10:3; Exodus 40:34-38; Numbers 6:24-26; Romans 12:1; 14:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:23; Ephesians 4:1-3. 

What's wrong with leftovers? I like leftovers. Do you? Well, there is an issue with leftovers concerning certain sacrifices. What lesson do we learn from the leftovers, or lack thereof? Is there a life lesson for us in this today? Give a listen!

References: Leviticus 6:1-2; 7:11-15; Exodus 12:10; 2 Corinthians 9; Colossians 2:6-7. 

This week we begin the Book of Leviticus. Often, people find Leviticus a difficult book to study. With the subject of sacrifice, ritual purity and impurity, clean and unclean foods, leprosy, holy time, and a season of release, what does any of this have to do with faith in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus?

This week we consider "calling," as Vayikra means, "And He called." The life of Moses provides a wonderful way to enter the heart of Leviticus, and we being with calling, a word of relationship. Give a listen!

Leviticus 1:1; 2 Timothy 1:7-9; Romans 8:28-30; Mark 7:15, 20, 23.