The Story So Far: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus

“All of this has happened before. And it will all happen again.” – Everyone on “Battlestar Galactica.” Is it possible that one random chapter of Leviticus is actually the key to understanding the entire narrative of the people of Israel? I’m gonna go ahead and say . . . maybe. Again, I’m no Bible scholar, …

Leviticus 27: An Odd Way To End

Well now, this is funny. When I started this project, Leviticus was the book I thought was going to give me the most trouble. Nobody EVER makes it through Leviticus! Leviticus is where “read through the Bible in a year” plans go to die. But I made it. I made it all the way through! …

Celebrating Leviticus: The Scapegoat (Caption this!)

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I know I still have one more chapter of Leviticus to go, but its a little confusing and I need some time with in. Instead, I bring you my CELEBRATING LEVITICUS a day early! It’s like opening a Christmas gift on the 23rd . . . of November! One of the central events of Leviticus …

Leviticus 26: If You . . . I Will

Hey everyone. God here. I hope you have been enjoying my laws. I know I have enjoyed giving them to you. And great work on my tent BTW. I’m lovin’ the woodwork. Anyhoo, we are getting to the end of this book of Leviticus and I thought it was about time to tell you what …

Leviticus 25 part 1: God’s Economy

Anyone been watching the news lately? Apparently there is a lot of hubbub about the economy. Some people are even protesting stuff. I’m not going to officially take a side here as I know I have readers on both ends of the spectrum. And the point of my blog is not to address whatever current …

Leviticus 24: Teachable Moment

If you are still riding high of the endorphins from the last chapter, I apologize. The party’s over, people. We have some serious business to attend to. Leviticus 24 gives us, yet again, an example of a situation that prompts the creation of new laws. The first set was back in chapter 10 after Aaron’s …

Leviticus 23: Six Reasons to Party!

So, you’re feeling a little down in the dumps after the last few chapters of Leviticus. I get it. That was some tough stuff. Lots of getting cut off from the people and burned alive and stoned to death and all that. Well, are you ready for a little pick-me-up? How about six pick-me-ups? I …

Leviticus 22: Cleanliness and Holiness

Can I make a confession? I was not looking forward to Leviticus. I was dreading it. How would I be able, day after day, to study a seemingly endless list of laws about slaughtering animals? What kind of material would there be for me to write about? But I honestly can’t believe how interesting this …

Leviticus 21: The Price of Priesthood

If you’ve been following along in Leviticus, you have probably seen that Israel’s priests are some busy guys. It was starting to feel like there was no end to their responsibilities. Well, that all changed in Leviticus 21. The priests finally learn some things they shouldn’t do. Running the local morgue tops the list. Relationships …

Leviticus 19: Pop Quiz!

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It’s been a while since our last pop quiz. I was just lulling you into a false sense of security! Get out those #2 pencils and scan-trons! I’m going to kick it up a notch with this one. The winner will receive a free copy of “God Behaving Badly: Is the God of the Old …