As I listen to the discussion of skin conditions described in the law of Moses, I continually think of my granddaughter, Brooklyn. She struggles with eczema, a skin condition that makes it red and itchy. She needs the Lord to completely deliver her from it. I am asking you to pray for her complete healing.

Lord, in the mighty name of Jesus, we all ask that You completely heal Brooklyn of this nuisance. We will keep asking You for this miracle until it happens. Thank You, Jesus.

READ/HEAR: Lev. 13

“Unclean” was a determination made by the priests when a person had violated God’s standards of hygiene or purification. There was always a path to being restored and made clean again.

Although the law contained supernatural insight into health and hygiene, the Christian always makes a path to Jesus for their cleansing.

What can wash away my sin? NOTHING but the blood of Jesus.

READ/HEAR: Lev. 11,12

Miraculously, Moses and Aaron placed an offering upon the altar before God’s people and God produced His fire that burned up the offering. The people were all amazed and gave God glory.

Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, however. had a different plan. Instead of waiting for God’s fire to consume their offering, they made their own. God called it “strange” fire. So offended was God that He smote them right there. Again, God’s people clearly saw the difference between man’s way of doing things and God’s.

God’s work done God’s way produces God’s results. Miracles.

READ/HEAR: Lev. 9,10

Within the law of Moses was a high standard of cleanliness. God’s people were instructed to avoid things that would defile them … such as touching a dead animal. These laws and precepts were written for their good and their hygiene.

It’s been said, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.”

Actually, “Cleanliness IS GODLINESS.”

READ/HEAR: Lev. 7,8

The priests were held responsible to keep the fire on the altar burning …  ready from day to day to offer sacrifices. It was one of their main duties.

The altar speaks to us of prayer and praise which are to be kept burning. Continual prayer and praise are the responsibilities we have as New Testament priests before the Lord.

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.  [Heb. 13:15]

READ/HEAR: Lev. 5,6

God instructed the priests to lay their hands upon an animal and thereby transmit or impart their sin to the animal who would then be sacrificed. The animal died for the sin of the priest.

Impartation by laying on of hands also happens in the New Testament.

Paul said, “For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift…” [Rom. 1:11]

To Timothy, he said, “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands.” [1 Tim. 4:14]

Parents, when your children are sleeping, lay your hands upon their heads and pray for God’s fruitful giftings to be imparted.

READ/HEAR: Lev. 1-4

God was specific as to how the burnt offerings were to be presented. He knew what aromas He wanted from the process. Everything had significance.

Is it possible that we have the same taste in burnt offerings? When you smell good steaks on a grill, does is to something for you? It does for me.

Actually, the sacrifice that God wants is our praise and a life of obedience.  That’s what He’s truly after.

“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox, m [Ps. 69:ore than a bull with its horns and hooves.” [Ps. 69:30,31]

“For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ…”  [2 Cor. 2:15]

The newly constructed Tabernacle underwent the process of anointing and consecration.  Moses took oil and prayed a prayer of dedication over the various components of the Tabernacle and the priests who were to minister to the Lord there.

Of all the things we can dedicate and consecrate to the Lord, our lives and those of our offspring are the most precious and valuable. There is no higher calling or station in life than to be set apart for the LORD’S use and service.

Parents can set apart their children for the Lord’s service, as did Samson’s parents and those of John the Baptist.  Obviously, Father God sent Christ into the world to be obedient to the Heavenly calling.

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts:  Ps. 65:4

READ/HEAR: Ex. 39,40

The gold work performed by Bezalel and his staff must have been impressive. With only fire and some tools, they produced an amazing amount of jewelry-like quality with their precious-metal sculpting skills.

God likes gold, and likens our process of character refinement to that of gold.

He (the Lord ) will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver.  Mal. 3:3

READ/HEAR: Ex. 37,38

The Children of Israel brought gifts to the Lord … elements needed for the sacrifices and construction of the Tabernacle etc. They brought their best, all on a freewill basis.

We have the opportunity to give our best to the Lord. Our abilities and efforts can be submitted to the local church for the edification of all. Everyone has SOMETHING to offer, even if it’s just time to donate for menial tasks. It’s all sacred and of greatest importance.

The last stanza of Isaac Watts’ famous hymn, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” says:

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.

READ/HEAR: Ex. 35,36