Jesus brings this commandment forward, Matthew 22:39: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Why? Because God said, I am the LORD your God, Leviticus 19:18 The context of Jesus’ quote of Leviticus 19:18 is helpful. He is answering questions from those who oppose Him. First, the Pharisees regarding paying taxes to Caesar, verses 15 thru 22. […]
You have laid the burden of all these people on me…Numbers 11:11 God’s people were complaining, not to Moses, but to God. Verse 5: We remember the fish which we ate freely in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; but now our whole being is dried up; there is nothing […]
Shown us His glory…Deuteronomy 5:24 History does repeat itself. At Mt. Sinai the people were so afraid they thought they were going to die, Surely the LORD our God has shown us His glory and His greatness, and we have heard His voice from the midst of the fire. We have seen this day that God […]
By My Father…Matthew 10:32 Jesus often referred to God as His Father. Two reasons come to mind. First, it is a true statement, God is the Father of Jesus. Second, Jesus could be honoring a long held Jewish tradition. During the days of Jesus, Jews considered saying the name of God as “taking the name […]
No injustice to judgment…Leviticus 19:35 Jesus brought this idea forward: Why do you look at the speck (chaff) in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank (beam) in your own eye? Matthew 7:3. Moses continues in Leviticus 19, you shall do no injustice in judgment, in measurement of length, weight, or volume. You shall have honest scales, honest weights, and […]
It shall never go out…Leviticus 6:13 God was very specific regarding the ordinances of the various burn offerings. Instructions to Aaron came from God through Moses. Much the same as our instructions come from God through His Holy Word—The Bible. Pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17. This concept of constant prayer came from the Torah: Then […]
He shall put his hand on the head…Leviticus 1:4 The transfer of sin to the sacrifice was not a mere touch. His hand was pressed upon the head of the animal. The Hebrew word for shall put carries the idea of “leaning, or sustaining, or pressing; as in to support oneself.” The psalmist uses this same word […]
My Father gives you the true bread…John 6:21 Jesus taught us about God by teaching us about His Father. That is not to say, Jesus never referred to God in His teachings; He did, and often. But the most revealing aspect about God that Jesus taught is when He referred to God as His Father; […]
You will die in your sin…John 8:21 Jesus said this of those who rejected Him by wrongly accusing Him; Verse 22: Will He kill Himself, because He says, ‘Where I go you cannot come’? Those who believe in Jesus are set free, verse 31. Those who reject Him die in their sin remaining a slave to […]
Astonished at His teaching…Matthew 7:28 Jesus taught with authority, Verse 29. This is why people listened to Jesus. He taught as one having authority, and not as the scribes. This is how students learn. When a teacher teaches with confidence. And when you think about it, this is you. Especially when you talk about the things […]