Tag: animal sacrifice
Biblical Principle #303: Israelites Not to Cook Goat in Its Mother’s Milk
Biblical Principles List Principle God told Israel in the Law of Moses not to cook a goat in its mother’s milk. Explanation We have previously established that the Law of Moses gave numerous dietary restrictions for Israel. Sometimes the practical value in these instructions—that is, the reason why GOD gave the command—is obvious; other times,…
Biblical Principle #302: Israelites Not to Eat Fat
Biblical Principles List Principle God told Israel in the Law of Moses not to eat animal fat in certain situations. Explanation Animal fat was used in certain sacrifices under the Law of Moses, so GOD told Israel to stay away from eating those fats, specifically. GOD also forbid eating the fat of animals that died…
Biblical Principle #147: Israel’s Priests Offered Sacrifices Twice Daily
Biblical Principles List Principle The priests of Israel had to offer burnt sacrifices and drink offerings twice a day. Explanation GOD instructed Moses to have the priests, beginning with Aaron and his sons, offer daily burnt sacrifices to GOD before the tabernacle, once in the morning, and once at evening. 38 “Now this is what…
December 24 – When You Follow a Shadow
Reading Heb. 6:13-10:18 Devotional The writer of Hebrews continues his explanation of how Jesus and the new covenant are superior to the Law of Moses and the old covenant. Yesterday, we looked at the various roles that Jesus serves, including that of our high priest. Today’s reading continues that thought by comparing the Jewish system…
February 23 – Give GOD Your Best
Reading Lev. 5:14-19; 6:1-7; 7:1-10, 37-38 Num. 28:9-15 Deut. 21:1-9 Lev. 22:17-30 Ex. 23:18 Lev. 24:1-9 Num. 6:22-27 Devotional GOD told the Israelites that when they brought an animal as a sacrifice they were to make sure the animal didn’t have defects. Do not bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your…