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The Year of our Lord 2023

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December 20, 2023

Passage Read: Leviticus 19-22 Meditation Verses: 19:16-18 This section of commands speaks of loving a neighbor. We are not allowed to hate a neighbor or plan any evil against him. No vengeance, no slander, no grudge, no character assassination. If he has done wrong or…

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December 19, 2023

Passage Read: Leviticus 15-18 Meditation Verse: 16:16 Our sin and our uncleanness disgust God and defile His sanctuary. Even if all the unclean people are kept away from the sanctuary, still once a year it would need to be cleansed and atoned for by blood…

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December 18, 2023

Passage Read: Leviticus 11-14 Meditation Verse: 14:57 The Israelites needed to know when they were clean and when they were unclean for the sake of their neighbors and for the sake of God's sanctuary. No one was allowed in the sanctuary when they were unclean;…

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An Advent of Joy

There are many joys of Christmas: gatherings of family and friends, festivities, music and lights, food and fellowship, giving and receiving gifts. As wonderful as these are, the real joy of Christmas isn't any of these things. The real joy of Christmas is that babe…

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December 17, 2023

Passage Read: Leviticus 7-10 Meditation Verses: 7:12-18 Not every offering was a direct reminder of sin, not every offering had to do with seeking forgiveness. The peace offering could be for thanksgiving or in response to a vow or just freely given in delight over…

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