(Two things: 1} This is a repost from back in July. Leviticus 1 was a guest post for Rachel Held Evans. and 2} What do you think of the Blog’s new look?) So there is this awesome blog I like to read. This awesome blogger writer person named Rachel Held Evans writes it. Perhaps you’ve … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Sacrifice
Exodus 29: So You Think You Can Priest?
We have a covenant. We have an ark, an altar, and a tent. We have a Tabernacle. We have priestly clothes. All we need now are a few good priests. Think you can handle the priesthood? Yeah? Well, maybe you should put that youthful enthusiasm on hold for a few moments while I lay some … Continue reading
Exodus 13: Remembering Their Story
When in the future your child asks you, “What does this mean?” you shall answer, “By strength of hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, from the house of slavery. – Exodus 13:14 God and Moses are adamant that the people remember their story. They should be able to explain it to their children. … Continue reading
Genesis 22: The First Love
Genesis 22: God calls an old man who has longed his whole life for a son to sacrifice that son, whom he loves, as a burnt offering. And the man agrees. No questions. No objections. He just rises early in the morning, like he did with Ishmael, and heads to the place God will show … Continue reading