Feb 7: Leviticus 22:1 –
23: 44
Chapter
22 has more regulations about how to deal with sacrifices that are made, and
the chapter ends with what feels like a summary statement in verses 31-33,
explaining why God provided these regulations – go back and reread them if you
missed them the first time.
Did
you notice that God, for the second time, reminds the Israelites not to harvest
the edges of their fields. He has a special place in his heart for the poor.
Then
it’s time to CELEBRATE! God establishes some major festivals for the Israelites
to celebrate the Passover, the harvest, and more. One of the most holy days is
the Day of Atonement, when the Jewish people still fast and atone for their
sins of the prior year.
Why
do you think God established so many festivals? We actively celebrate Christmas
and Resurrection Day, but all other religious holidays get less attention. Many
are mostly related to a specific religion. Lent is starting soon, but it seems
to be primarily a Catholic holiday.
Should
we still celebrate the Jewish holidays? What do we lose when we don’t
celebrate?
TOMORROW’S
TEXT: Leviticus 24:1 – 26:13
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