Tag: holy
Biblical Principle #159: Levitical Priesthood Began Serving Israel
Biblical Principles List Principle Having completed their consecration period, Aaron and his sons began serving as Israel’s priests. Explanation We have previously established (here and here) the significant preparations that were necessary for Aaron and his sons to serve as Israel’s priests. Such measures were necessary because GOD is holy and does not allow sinful…
Biblical Principle #135: God Descended Upon Mount Sinai
Biblical Principles List Principle God descended upon Mount Sinai on the third day with thunder, lightning, dark clouds, and a trumpet. Explanation As GOD had told Moses, upon the third day, He descended upon Mount Sinai in a manner that was observable by Israel: 16 So it was that on the third day in the…
Biblical Principle #134: Israel Waited Three Days for God at Sinai
Biblical Principles List Principle Upon accepting God’s covenant, Israel waited three days for God to appear at Mount Sinai. Explanation Once Israel accepted GOD’s covenant at Mount Sinai, GOD told them to prepare for His arrival three days from then. 10 Again the Lord said to Moses, “Go down and solemnly charge the people and…
Biblical Principle #133: God Offered Israel a Covenant
Biblical Principles List Principle Upon reaching Mount Sinai, God offered Israel a covenant. Explanation Having reached this important location, GOD offered Israel an exclusive covenant. 3 Then Moses went up to the mountain of God, and God called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell…
December 28 – Revelation (part 2)
Reading Rev. 4:1-8:6 Devotional Chapters 4-5 of Revelation are my favorite passages in all the Bible—and the text from which the name of my Web site (chasingalion.com) originated. In these two chapters, we get a glimpse into the beauty and majesty that is present in heaven, in GOD’s throne room. The vision begins with John…
December 21 – Your Redemption Payment
Reading 1 Pet. 1:1-5:14 Devotional The apostle Peter wrote two letters which are included in the New Testament. Peter is believed to have died in 64 A.D., which would mean that his two letters were written sometime before then. Peter was familiar with Paul’s writings and Peter’s first letter is addressed to GOD’s elect scattered…
September 15 – Wisdom Comes from GOD
Reading Job 25:1-31:40 Devotional Job recalled earlier times in his life where he enjoyed prosperity and blessings from GOD, and he compared it to his current situation of suffering and pain. In the middle of this conversation, Job shares some important truths regarding wisdom. It is these thoughts that will serve as today’s devotional topic.…
September 1 – Bad Shepherds and The Good Shepherd
Reading Eze. 33:21-33; 34:1-31; 35:1-15; 36:1-38 Devotional Throughout the Bible GOD frequently compares older men to shepherds and everyone else to sheep. In GOD’s design, older men should be wise and very experienced because they have lived a long time. They’ve seen a lot, learned from past mistakes and the mistakes of others, and therefore…
August 19 – GOD Protects His Name
Reading Eze. 19:1-22:31 Devotional In today’s reading, GOD recounts Israel’s history through the prophet Ezekiel. In the midst of this is an important truth which will serve as today’s devotional subject: GOD always protects His Name. Names are very important to people. It’s how we identify people, places and things. Your name uniquely identifies you…