High on the Word: What God Desires

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I had mentioned in this post back in November that I was studying the life of Moses with my local BSF group. We started with Exodus and we have recently completed Leviticus. I wanted to revisit the idea of holiness, a central theme in Leviticus, and share with you a few nuggets of truth that have been reinforced throughout this bible study through Scripture, notes, lectures and discussions shared among the participants.

The book of Leviticus is filled with instructions on how to approach and worship God by way of offerings, rules and regulations related to ceremonial purification, and guidelines for holy living. The instructions are detailed and God makes it clear that they are to be followed just as He commanded. We also learn about the different holy days that were to be observed annually, which, in one way or another, served as a reminder of the Israelites’ relationship with God. Continue reading

High on the Word: Thankful for the Ultimate Gift

High on the Word - Thankful for the Ultimate Gift

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

On this Thanksgiving Day, I thought I’d share a few truths that I was reminded of while studying the life of Moses with my local BSF group for the past few months. For these truths, I am truly thankful.

We have followed Moses’ journey with God from the time Moses was called to lead the people out of Egypt through the trials and triumphs they faced as he led the people to the promised land. As the Israelites followed Moses in this journey, it was by no means an easy ride, they experienced a lot of bumps in the road as well as unexpected delays and detours along the way. Despite the fact that God showed the people His awesome power thru some major jaw-dropping miracles, provided for all their needs and then some, and never left their side with His steadfast guidance, the minute they were faced with a difficulty, they were quick to complain and lose faith in God. Continue reading

High on the Word: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

For the Lenten season, I’m participating in the #SheSharesTruth weekly linkup where readers share the wisdom they’ve gained from the bible passage given by She Reads Truth. This week’s passage was 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When … Continue reading

High on the Word: Joshua 1:8-9

For the Lenten season, I’m participating in the #SheSharesTruth linkup where readers share the wisdom they’ve gained from the bible passage given by She Reads Truth. This week’s passage was Joshua 1:8-9. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and … Continue reading

High on the Word: Jonah 3 & 4

For the Lenten season, I’m participating in the SheSharesTruth linkup where readers share their thoughts about a Bible passage given by She Reads Truth. This week’s passage was Jonah 3 & 4. Jonah 3 & 4 (NIV) Jonah Goes to Nineveh … Continue reading