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Genesis 15. One sided contract

Genesis 15. One sided contract

The theme of God taking upon himself the penalty of our wrong has a long history. In this chapter God binds himself on oath to Abraham and his descendants and promises to bear the final cost of any rupture in … Read more

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Leviticus 16. Atonement

Leviticus 16. Atonement

This day of atonement is at the centre of the book of Leviticus. It is a day of freedom; personal, political and economic. It is a day of innocence regained, a day to start life again. It is a day … Read more

Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Bible, LeviticusTags Guilt, Innocence, Leviticus, Sacrifice

Leviticus 10:1-20. Dangerous grace

Leviticus 10:1-20. Dangerous grace

“With great power comes great responsibility.” Perhaps the earliest use of this idea appears in Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12:48. The counterpoint is the Biblical theme that with grace comes a responsibility to act on it. The greater the grace, … Read more

Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Bible, LeviticusTags Discipline, Leviticus, Priests, Sacrifice

Leviticus 7:11-21. Sacrifice, realism and grace

Leviticus 7:11-21. Sacrifice, realism and grace

Critics of the Bible claim it is full of legalism, shame and condemnation. The truth is the Bible critiques legalism as a false religion, a twisting of the word of God. Leviticus is an argument for grace and realism in … Read more

Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Bible, LeviticusTags Atonement, Christ, Forgiveness, Guilt, Leviticus, Sacrifice, Shame

Leviticus 5:14-6:7. Unashamed

Leviticus 5:14-6:7. Unashamed

In Melbourne our brand of individualism limits the sacred to the personal and divides the personal from the public sphere. In Leviticus what is sacred, what is personal and what is public are united. We learn that God is not … Read more

Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Bible, LeviticusTags Christ, Forgiveness, Guilt, Leviticus, Offering, Repentance, Restitution, Sacrifice, Shame

Leviticus 1. Shame and its healing

Leviticus 1. Shame and its healing

Our city and times are unsure how to deal with guilt and shame. In practise, we deny, rather than deal with the burdens that sour our hearts and relationships so it comes as a complete surprise that the Bible takes … Read more

Author Posted on Format LinkCategories Articles, Bible, LeviticusTags Atonement, Forgiveness, Guilt, Healing, Leviticus, Sacrifice, Shame, Vulnerability

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