Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
Leviticus 18-20
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."
Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, yor family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Understanding to grow in
Every generation faces particular temptations. Although the law condemns all sex outside of marriage, chapters 18 and 20 therefore lists particular practices Israel may have been drawn to because they were common in the nations around them. So these are not laws for Israel back then that simply apply through Christ as general principles. They are things that are detestable to God when done by any peoples (18v24-28, 20v23) and so a challenge to the immorality of our own day. The laws of chapter 19 seem rather a mix. Some keep Israel from the idolatry and occult practices of the surrounding nations. Some add instructions on offerings. Others stress honesty, justice, love and concern towards all, and especially for the most vulnerable. As you read consider how the principles reflected in these laws apply to our life in Christ.Leviticus 18-20
Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.