Leviticus 6:1-7:27

Big Idea

The passage describes various offerings and their laws as commanded by the LORD to Moses.

Commentary

The LORD speaks to Moses about different types of offerings: guilt offering (Leviticus 6:1-7), burnt offering (Leviticus 6:8-13), grain offering (Leviticus 6:14-23), sin offering (Leviticus 6:24-30; Leviticus 7:1-10), and peace offerings (Leviticus 7:11-18).

The passage emphasizes the importance of following these laws to maintain holiness and avoid being cut off from the people.

The LORD commands Aaron and his sons to follow specific procedures for each type of offering, including preparation, consumption, and disposal.

The priests are responsible for making atonement for the people through the offerings and must eat some of the offerings in a holy place.

Claims

• A guilt offering must be made if someone has sinned and realized their guilt (Leviticus 6:1-5).

• A ram without blemish is required as a guilt offering (Leviticus 6:12, 24).

• The priest shall burn the fat of peace offerings on the altar (Leviticus 6:25).

Popular Mistakes

Misunderstanding

<Misunderstanding>

Correction

The LORD only commands Aaron and his sons to follow the law of the burnt offering. -> Correction: The LORD speaks to Moses about various offerings, including the burnt offering, and commands Aaron and his sons to follow specific procedures for each type.

Misunderstanding

<Misunderstanding>

Correction

A guilt offering is similar to a sin offering. -> Correction: While both are most holy, they have distinct laws and procedures (Leviticus 6:24-30; Leviticus 7:1-10).

Misunderstanding

<Misunderstanding>

Correction

The priests can eat any grain offering. -> Correction: Only certain types of grain offerings belong to the priests, such as those baked in an oven or pan (Leviticus 6:14-23).

Application Questions

1. What are some common reasons for making a guilt offering?
2. How does the LORD emphasize the importance of following these laws?
3. What is the significance of the priest eating some of the offerings in a holy place?

Mark 3:7-30

Big Idea

Jesus withdraws to the sea with his disciples due to a large crowd following him.

Commentary

The crowd is drawn from various regions, including Galilee and Jerusalem.

Jesus' healing abilities are the reason for their interest in him.

He orders the unclean spirits not to reveal his identity.

A boat is prepared for him due to the size of the crowd.

He appoints twelve apostles with authority to preach and cast out demons.

The scribes accuse Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul.

Jesus responds with parables about Satan's inability to divide himself.

Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is considered an eternal sin.

Claims

• Jesus has healing abilities that attract a large crowd.

• He appoints twelve apostles with authority to preach and cast out demons.

• The scribes accuse Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul, but he responds with parables.

• Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is an eternal sin.

Popular Mistakes

Misunderstanding

<The crowd is only from Galilee.>

Correction

<The crowd is drawn from various regions, including Galilee and Jerusalem.>

Misunderstanding

<Jesus' healing abilities are not mentioned as a reason for the crowd's interest in him.>

Correction

<Jesus' healing abilities are the reason for their interest in him.>

Application Questions

1. What does Jesus mean by "no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man"?
2. How does Jesus' response to the scribes' accusations relate to the concept of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

Psalm 37:1-11

Big Idea

The psalm teaches that trusting in God and living righteously is better than envying wrongdoers.

Commentary

The psalm begins by warning against envying wrongdoers, emphasizing that they will soon fade like grass and wither like green herb.

David encourages the reader to trust in the Lord and do good, dwelling in the land and befriending faithfulness.

Delighting oneself in the Lord leads to receiving the desires of one's heart.

Committing one's way to the Lord and trusting in Him will lead to His action.

Righteousness and justice are compared to light and noonday, emphasizing their importance.

The psalm advises being still before the Lord and waiting patiently for Him.

Fretting leads to evil, while trust in the Lord is repeated as a key theme.

Meek people shall inherit the land and delight in peace.

Wicked people will be cut off, but those who wait on the Lord shall inherit the land.

Claims

• Trusting in God and living righteously is better than envying wrongdoers.

• Righteousness and justice are essential for a good life.

• Fretting leads to evil, while trust in the Lord leads to blessings.

• Meek people will inherit the land and enjoy peace.

Popular Mistakes

Misunderstanding

The psalm says that trusting in God is not necessary; we can just focus on our own efforts.

Correction

The psalm emphasizes the importance of trusting in God for a good life.

Misunderstanding

The wicked will always prosper, so there's no need to worry about them.

Correction

The psalm actually says that the wicked will be cut off and will eventually cease to exist.

Application Questions

1. How can you apply the principle of trusting in God and living righteously to your own life?
2. What are some ways you can "dwell in the land" and "befriend faithfulness"?
3. How can you cultivate a sense of meekness and humility, which will lead to inheriting the land and enjoying peace?

Proverbs 10:3-4

Big Idea

The LORD distinguishes between the righteous and the wicked, and explains the cause of their respective fates.

Commentary

The LORD is concerned with the well-being of the righteous.

Hunger is not a concern for the righteous, but a craving is thwarted in the wicked.

Poverty is caused by a lack of diligence or effort.

A slack hand leads to poverty because it lacks initiative and productivity.

The righteous are not left hungry because they trust in God's provision.

Hard work and diligence lead to richness, as seen in the example of the diligent hand.

The contrast between the righteous and wicked is highlighted through their respective relationships with hunger and craving.

Poverty is a result of one's own actions, rather than external circumstances.

Claims

• The LORD provides for the needs of the righteous.

• A slack hand leads to poverty.

• Hard work and diligence lead to richness.

• Hunger is not a concern for the righteous.

• Craving is thwarted in the wicked.

Popular Mistakes

Misunderstanding

Poverty is solely caused by external circumstances, rather than one's own actions

Correction

Poverty is often a result of one's own lack of effort or initiative.

Misunderstanding

The LORD does not care about the well-being of the righteous

Correction

The LORD is actively concerned with the well-being of the righteous.

Application Questions

1. How can I apply the principle of diligence to my daily life?
2. What are some ways in which a slack hand can lead to poverty, and how can I avoid this?
3. How does trusting in God's provision affect our relationship with hunger and craving?