Everyone loves a good feast. Festivals and feasts bring people together, giving us a reason to pause from everyday life to remember the things that are most important. Passover. The Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Feast of Firstfruits. Three very important feasts in the Bible. Each of these feasts had significant meaning to the children … Continue reading The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 5: Feasts
Author: Derek Spain
The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 4: Holiness
The most incredible life you can imagine is a life of holiness. Holiness is moral purity and devotion to God. It is relating to other people in ways that always please God. The Hebrew word for holy is qadosh, meaning "pure, devoted." The Greek word for holy is hagios, meaning "pure, blameless, consecrated." God's call … Continue reading The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 4: Holiness
The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 3: The Day of Atonement
On the 10th day of the 7th month each year, the people of Israel would gather for a holy day known as the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This day was set aside so that all of the people could come together at the tabernacle and receive a temporary covering for their sins, as the … Continue reading The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 3: The Day of Atonement
The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 2: Priests
Everyone needs to connect with God. Deep inside, everyone knows this. And for thousands of years, Jewish priests were the primary group of people that helped people get connected with Him. Let's start with a biblical definition. A priest is a person that is in charge of sacrifices and offerings at worship places; someone who … Continue reading The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 2: Priests
Shooting, Skiing & Honoring God
I wanted to share with you the story of one of the athletes that we had the privilege of ministering to in Lake Placid, NY. Her name is Hilary Saucy, and she competes in the winter sport of biathlon: cross-country skiing and shooting. Hear her story in her own words: "Since a young child, I … Continue reading Shooting, Skiing & Honoring God
The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 1: Offerings
The gospel can be defined as "God's proclamation of mercy for sinners." The gospel is good news! We know the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The good news of Christ, God's proclamation of mercy for sinners, can be found throughout the Bible. Even in Leviticus. Yes, even in Leviticus! The good news … Continue reading The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 1: Offerings
Is Twelve (12) Years a Long Time or a Short Time?
Is twelve (12) years a long time or a short time? If you are a father whose twelve-year-old daughter is dying, twelve years seems like a really short time. If you are a woman who has been suffering with an incurable illness for twelve years, twelve years seems like a really long time. The Bible … Continue reading Is Twelve (12) Years a Long Time or a Short Time?
Calming the Storms Within
Jesus can go anywhere to calm any storm. He even calms the storms inside you. He did it for a man who was being attacked by thousands of demons, and He will do it for you. He can set you free of the demons of doubt, fear, oppression, rage, guilt, lust, gossip, depression, or whatever … Continue reading Calming the Storms Within
Responding to Opposition and Criticism
In the 5th century BC, Nehemiah traveled an enormous distance back to his homeland, leading his countrymen to rebuild the wall of protection that surrounded their capital city. This effort was truly a God-sized task. Their story is our story. God gives us assignments too. Obedience to His plans impacts lives for eternity. As we … Continue reading Responding to Opposition and Criticism
The LORD Reigns
Sometimes your team wins. Sometimes they lose. Sometimes they are not even playing! Life can be tough. But life is NOT out of control. You know why I can say this? Because the LORD reigns (Psalm 96:10). He is the King. He is sovereign. The Hebrew word melek can be translated "reigns" or "king," depending … Continue reading The LORD Reigns