“Do not steal from, defraud or lie to each other.” -Leviticus 19:11 From verse 11 of Leviticus 19, God’s focus changes from social responsibility for the poor to civil law. God starts off by saying “Thou shall not steal…”. Are you beginning to now see why Leviticus 19 is often considered to be a Torah […]
L19-8: Who were the poor and strangers who came to the fields and vineyards after the harvest?
“When you harvest the ripe crops produced in your land, don’t harvest all the way to corners of your field, and don’t gather the ears of grain left by the harvesters. Likewise, don’t gather the grapes left on the vine or fallen on the ground after harvest; leave them for the poor and the foreigner; […]
L19-7: How God’s compassion for the poor was reflected in ancient Israel’s agricultural practices
“When you harvest the ripe crops produced in your land, don’t harvest all the way to corners of your field, and don’t gather the ears of grain left by the harvesters. Likewise, don’t gather the grapes left on the vine or fallen on the ground after harvest; leave them for the poor and the foreigner; […]
L19-6: What is the MOST SERIOUS CRIME a believer can commit against the Lord?
“When you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to Adonai, offer it in a way that will make you accepted. It is to be eaten the same day you offer it and the following day; but if any of it remains until the third day, it is to be burned up completely. If any of […]
L19-5: Do not turn to idols
“‘Do not turn to idols, and do not cast metal gods for yourselves; I am Adonai your God.”-Leviticus 19:4 The Lord commands in verse 4 that Israel is not to “turn to idols”. The phrase “Do not turn to” is a Hebrew idiom meaning to not call on or rely on someone or something. In […]
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