Thoughts from the Christadelphian Bible Readings March 2nd (Leviticus 7, Psalm 106 verse1, Corinthians 15)

Leviticus 7verse1-7 provides details about the "guilt", or "trespass", offering. Remember that this offering related to deceitful acts, where the guilty party had sought to hide the truth. The Apostle John tells us in his first letter and in chapter 1 verses 5-10 that Jesus is our guilt offering. This, says the Apostle, is only to those who confess and forsake their sins. Verse 8 speaks of the Burnt Offering, which represents a life of devotion to the Almighty. Verses 9-10 speak of grain, or meal offerings. These offerings spoke of the work of the hands of the faithful. These offerings, were free will offerings and could stand alone, or may accompany the Burnt Offering, or the Peace Offering spoken of in verses 11-21 and 28-34. The Peace Offering spoke of fellowship with God (and as a consequence of this, with our Lord Jesus Christ (1 John 1 verses1-4). It is through the work of our Lord Jesus Christ that we have peace (Ephesians 2 verses11-22). Psalm 106 completes Book 4, the Numbers (or wilderness psalms). The Psalm is one of thanksgiving to the LORD for His faithfulness seen throughout the nation of Israel's entire existence. Verses 1-3 tell us that His awesome deeds done for Israel are multitude. So His people must praise Him for these acts. Verses 4-5 are the writer's personal prayer for deliverance. Verses 6-7 are an acknowledgment of wrong and an acceptance that the nation's sufferings were deserved. From verse 8 onwards the Psalm recounts the Israelites' history. Despite Israel's misdeeds the Almighty delivered them time and time again. The Psalmist starts at the Red Sea from verses 8-11 and tells of delivery for His people and destruction to their enemies. It produced a response from His people (v12), which verse 13 says, was soon forgotten. Verses 14-20 recounts their terrible behaviour in the wilderness and their rebellion against Moses. Verse 21 summarises by saying that they constantly forgot Yahweh's loving kindness; which had (v22) been abundantly apparent in Egypt. Moses constantly stood as a mediator between God and His people. Verses 24-27 further explains their rebellious behaviour in the wilderness. Verses 28-31 speak of their failure at Baal Peor when they had reached the borders of the Promised Land. This time it was the zeal of Phineas that saved Israel. Verses 32-33 tell of their constant criticism which finally broke the spirit of Moses at Kadesh Meribah. In exasperation Moses failed to glorify God when he in anger struck the rock. Verses 34-39 illustrated that the pattern of failure characterised their entry into and possession of the Promised Land. Idolatry remained among them until their Sovereign allowed their foes to afflict His people (verses 40-43). Nevertheless their compassionate Creator saw their distress, throughout the times of the judges and in His pity saved them (verses 44-46). The Psalm concludes with a plea for the mercy of the LORD to continue with His people and for this they should still praise Him. In 1 Corinthians 15 the Apostle outlines the incontrovertible proofs of Christ's resurrection before hundreds of eye witnesses, in many locations and over a prolonged period - 40 days: Acts 1 verses1-3. It could not be said that Christ was not resurrected. And thank God for that; since apart from that event our sins could not be forgiven - verses 12-19. Our Lord Jesus Christ Lord rose 3 days after his crucifixion and was the first fruits of the resurrection - his faithful disciples will join him when they are raised at his coming - verses 21-23. The process of perfecting the faithful in Christ's 1,000 year rule is described in verses 24-28. By God sending His Son to the earth to set up the long promised kingdom. A 1,000 years later will complete this stage of the Almighty's purpose with the earth. That purpose is spoken of in Numbers 14 verses 20-21; Psalm 72 verses 1-20 - read and consider; Habbakuk 2 verses 14, 20; Revelation chapters 20-22. At this time the Lord Jesus Christ will hand over the perfect earth to his Father; who as Supreme Creator will be all and in all. How impossible are trinitarian notions when we are told that our Lord will acknowledge his subservient position to His Father, God. A short discourse follows on the need for each of us sin prone beings to be baptised, that we may be raised to eternal life. A treatise on the differences between our natural bodies and those raised and bestowed upon with the life from heaven comes next. Paul tells of the superiority of Christ over Adam, who in many ways was a parable of the Son of Man - the Christ. What a time that will soon come and how we yearn for it (read of it in Isaiah 25:6-9; and Hosea 13:14, as cited by the Apostle). Finally, read aloud and meditate on verses 57-58. 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