He is to make restitution for his sin regarding any holy thing, adding a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the ram of the guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. (Leviticus 5:16) The...

“Now if any of the common people sins unintentionally by violating one of the Lord’s commands, does what is prohibited, and incurs guilt, or if someone informs him about the sin he has committed, then he is to bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for the sin that...

“All fat belongs to the Lord. This is a permanent statute throughout your generations, wherever you live: you must not eat any fat or any blood.” (Leviticus 3:16-17) In this discussion of offerings, we see that the fat of the animal belonged to the Lord. Why? At that time, the...

“You are to season each of your grain offerings with salt; you must not omit from your grain offering the salt of the covenant with your God. You are to present salt with each of your offerings.” (Leviticus 2:13) The purpose of grain offerings was worship of God rather than...

“If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to bring an unblemished male…” (Leviticus 1:3)  The people of Israel were called to make sacrifices to atone for their sins. God required animals without any blemishes as a resemblance of cleanliness and received these offerings as a...

And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen…” (Luke 24:5-6) Hallelujah! Christ has risen! We serve a risen Savior who endured the cross to pay...

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. (Luke 23:34) Hanging on the cross in complete agony, Jesus’ concern was for the people around him. We have a Savior who was merciful to the bitter end. The...

“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32) What a scary thing for Jesus to say to Peter! To think...

“You will be hated by all for my name's sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives.” (Luke 21:17-19) Being a Christian means being prepared to have people dislike you. Jesus may not always be popular among those we encounter....

He said to them, “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” (Luke 20:25) Our world belongs to God. We have people in authority over us, but ultimately, all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus. Where does your...