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Questions for Reflection for Study of Leviticus 6 – 10

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

Let us set out to acquire spiritual treasures and discover that it’s not always the destination but the rewarding experiences along the journey that are truly rewarding. As a team member for God, we can step ahead of hate, iniquity, and other corrupting influences in the world that keep us down. Instead, we can desire the authenticity, sincerity and certainty that God provides using technology to make a positive impact on our life.

We live in a busy world with busy schedules and being able to share some thoughts about this journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing. Questions for Reflection will stimulate thought and offer ideas for applying biblical principles at work, at home, and in all we do.

Here is a link to all the devotionals done so far

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Anyone can join in as we journey together.

Also, the concepts presented in God’s Perfect Timing offer ideas for using our time wisely and the lessons of God’s Plan for Us gives a method towards making an impact in the world in which we live.

The reading plan below will be used to hold me accountable to sharing about God’s word. As I share about my study of the book of Leviticus over the next few weeks, it’s important to have a plan. I’m thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Christ as Savior; we have taken the steps necessary to make this day amazing!

Questions for Reflection

Leviticus 6
What is the continuity of our relationship with God? What is the idea of holiness as expressed in verses 19-30? How can you be holy in your living?

Leviticus 7
What portion of the offerings is due to the priests? For what purpose? Does God receive the best part of your life?

Leviticus 8
What two words in this chapter indicate the purpose of the ritual here described? Do you consider yourself as a priest in any sense? What qualities are expected of a priest?

Leviticus 9
What benefits do the people receive from the priests’ ministry as recorded in today’s passage? Have any similar benefits come through you this week? What purposes are served by the appearance of God’s glory?

Leviticus 10
What is wrong about the act of Nadab and Abihu (See their previous privileges in Exodus 24:1,9-10)? What conflicts of interest exist in your life? Which way should the conflict be resolved?

Feel free to respond with a short note or a comment about any of the questions above. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Just add them to the comments or to a Facebook page I’ve set up at this link: This Day With God.

Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts

Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God: A Daily Study Guide to the Entire Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1978. Print.

“Sermons.” Sermons | FUMC Waco. N.p., n.d. Web. <https://fumcwaco.org/resources/sermons/>.

“Bible.” The Bible – The Word of God – ChristNotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 2017. <http://www.christianity.com/bible/>.

Nicholes, Lou. “Recent Commentaries.” Family-Times.net – Devotional Commentary Index. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.family-times.net/commentary/>.

“Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >.

“BibleGateway.” BibleGateway.com: A Searchable Online Bible in over 150 Versions and 50 Languages. N.p., n.d. Web. <https://www.biblegateway.com/>.

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Our Hope

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

Inspired after reading Micah 7, this poem gives hope because even if things are at their worst, the change process starts and the old ways are wiped clean so that the new improved ones can develop. This day with God, gain more optimism and hope because of what the Light … Jesus Christ has done on the cross.

Step Ahead

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

For the world can be
A corrupted place
Like a cancer
On the human race.

Awful relationships,
Neighbor against neighbor,
Child against parents,
Much to belabor.

But with the Light,
Old ways are wiped clean
And new improved ways
Come onto the scene.

Bringing more hope,
Optimism,
More believers,
Less atheism.

Bringing success
Over sorrows,
Providing for needs,
Brightening tomorrows.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 09-05-2019
Inspired by “This Day with God Devotional – Micah 7”

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Renewing the Right Spirit

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10

The post “Ultimate Sacrifice” points out that God wants us with Him but in order to be with Him, we must accept the sacrifice Christ made on the cross. It is then that we become holy, can apply our faith, and seek instructions for each step to take.

Christ gives us the opportunity to apply our faith in a very productive way. To be the best person we can be and bring God glory requires discipline to stick to God’s plan for us. Take inspiration from today’s video Lead Me to the Cross by Hillsongs.

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Ultimate Sacrifice

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing as we read in Leviticus 6 and continue to stay anchored to the love from above. The continuity of our relationship with God is in reading His Word daily, spending time in prayer, and following His instructions.

The idea of holiness as expressed in verses 19-30 is that only the holy could be in God’s presence because God is holy. The priests had to sacrifice an animal and go through a ceremony to be made holy on the day they were ordained (v. 20).

So for anyone who sinned, a sacrifice had to be made in order to be in God’s presence. Today, we can be grateful that the death of Christ on the cross is the ultimate sacrifice for our sins and we are made holy by accepting Christ in our heart. Take inspiration from the poem below.

There are rules we live by
and they are our guardrails;
found in His Word
and lighting our trails.

These rules give us
God’s design for living;
blessing those who
constantly are seeking.

They lead us as
we hold His hand;
living by the Word
and keeping His commands.

They are the guide
for each and every decision
as we meditate on His Word
or seek a pious vision.

These rules make the world
a better place;
giving society standards
and inspire to win the race.

They help us invest
instead of spend;
for treasures in heaven
will reward without end.

This day with God, keep the fire burning in order to be refined and molded into being more like Christ. The picture below of the Vietnam Wall Memorial in Washington D.C. reminds us of the sacrifices made for freedom. The Lord’s Supper is meant to remind us what Christ went through on the cross to set us free from sin.

Vietnam Wall Memorial in Washington D.C.

This day with You Lord we study the Word and come to You daily to plan out our day. We are grateful for the sacrifice of Christ on the cross so that we are made holy. May we be spurred on to holy living today in Christ’s name! Amen.

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The Place of Grace

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16

The post “Make the Choice of Truth” mentions accountability and that instead of looking the other way when wrongs are done, seeks God’s way. It says to have accountability, admit wrongs, and seek forgiveness.

Because of what was accomplished by Christ on the Cross, all we have to do is take one step toward Jesus. Take inspiration from today’s song One Step Away by Casting Crowns. When we take the first step toward the choice of Truth, grace covers the past and we are anointed by the Spirit to follow the light.