Searching the Scriptures: Leviticus
Vows, Values and Redemption
January 19, 2023 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 27
Vows were not commanded by the Law of YeHoVaH, but were made by individuals who wanted to do something over and beyond what was required by YeHoVaH in exchange for something. Typically, vows were made to dedicate or devote someone or something of value to the service of YeHoVaH. In this final chapter of Leviticus, YeHoVaH gives Instructions for the vow being made, the value of the person or the thing that is vowed, and the process for redeeming that which had been vowed. In preparation for the study of Vows, Values and Redemption, please read Leviticus 27:1-34.
Curses for Disobeying the Law Pt 2
January 12, 2023 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 26:14–46
The Law of YeHoVaH is inclusive of blessings and curses, life and death. Those who obey YeHoVaH’s Law experience the life of YeHoVaH and the benefits, blessings, and privileges thereof. Disobeying the Law of YeHoVaH produces death and the curses associated with disobedience. In the second portion of Leviticus 26, YeHoVaH instructs Moses to warn the Children of Israel, and those who joined themselves to the Commonwealth of Israel, of what they had to look forward to if they rejected His Law or failed to carry out all His Commands and violated His Covenant. In preparation for the study, Curses for Disobeying the Law Pt 2, please read Leviticus 26:14-46.
Curses for Disobeying the Law Pt 1
January 5, 2023 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 26:14–46
The Law of YeHoVaH is inclusive of blessings and curses, life and death. Those who obey YeHoVaH’s Law experience the life of YeHoVaH and the benefits, blessings, and privileges thereof. Disobeying the Law of YeHoVaH produces death and the curses associated with disobedience. In the second portion of Leviticus 26, YeHoVaH instructs Moses to warn the Children of Israel, and those who joined themselves to the Commonwealth of Israel, of what they had to look forward to if they rejected His Law or failed to carry out all His Commands and violated His Covenant. In preparation for the study, Curses for Disobeying the Law Pt 1, please read Leviticus 26:14-46.
The Blessings of Obeying the Law
December 29, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 26:1–16
Obeying the Law of YeHoVaH has its benefits, blessings, and privileges. YeHoVaH provided a variety of incentives and motivations that covered every aspect of community life for all who had wisdom to see the importance of keeping His Commandments. Listen in as YeHoVaH instructs Moses to share the benefits, motivations, and blessings of obeying His Law to the Children of Israel and those who joined themselves to the Commonwealth of Israel. In preparation for the study, The Blessings of Obeying the Law, please read Leviticus 26:1-16.
The Sabbath Year and Year of Jubilee Pt. 2
December 22, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 25
The Sabbath day was made for man on the seventh day of Creation. The Sabbath day is YeHoVaH’s gift to man and to all His Creation including the land. The Sabbath day is the gift that keeps on giving. In Leviticus 23, we examined the seven additional Sabbath days besides the seventh-day weekly Sabbath. In this portion of Leviticus, we will explore the gift of the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee. In preparation for the study, The Sabbath Year and Year of Jubilee Pt. 2, please read Leviticus 25:1-55.
The Sabbath Year and Year of Jubilee
December 15, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 25
The Sabbath day was made for man on the seventh day of Creation. The Sabbath day is YeHoVaH’s gift to man and to all His Creation including the land. The Sabbath day is the gift that keeps on giving. In Leviticus 23, we examined the seven additional Sabbath days besides the seventh-day weekly Sabbath. In this portion of Leviticus, we will explore the gift of the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee. In preparation for the study, The Sabbath Year and Year of Jubilee, please read Leviticus 25:1-55.
The Law and Gentiles
December 8, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 24
Is the Law only for the Jews? Are the Gentiles required to keep the Law? Who would be classified as a Gentile according to the Torah? Words, terminology, and modern phrases used by many in the Messianic community have been handed down to us without much Biblical research to validate the origin of the terms we use. In this portion of Leviticus, we will address these and other related questions that will bring much-needed clarity to Jews, Christians, and Messianic Believers who follow the Jewish Messiah today. In preparation for the study of The Law and Gentiles, please read Leviticus 24:1-23.
The Biblical Holy Days, Part 2
December 1, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 23
The Christian church and the people of the world celebrate shared religious holy days like Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving that cannot be found in the Bible. This is done while rejecting the Biblical Holy Days given by YeHoVaH that are clearly mentioned and celebrated by the people of the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. In this Chapter of Leviticus, YeHoVaH, the Most High, instructs Moses to give His people the Holy Days that are to be celebrated by the Body of Messiah with Him as the focus. In preparation for the study of The Biblical Holy Days, Part 2, please read Leviticus 23:1-44.
The Day of Thanksgiving and the Bible
November 24, 2022 • Arthur Bailey
For Americans, Thanksgiving is a special, beloved holiday for eating turkey - or a vegetarian main course option - and spending time with family and friends. Both the religious communities and non-religious communities alike celebrate the day of Thanksgiving which generates debate over its religious associations. However, for others, the celebration is deeply controversial. Thanksgiving has a contentious history that goes far beyond when the first feast was held. Like Columbus Day, the holiday is viewed by many to be a celebration of the conquest of Native Americans by colonists. Thanksgiving is considered by some to be a national day of mourning. Biblically, there are Holy Days that are to be observed which were given to us by YeHoVaH through Moses. If one chooses to celebrate Thanksgiving, do so knowing it is not Biblically mandated or required by YeHoVaH. Get the FACTS about Thanksgiving in this teaching, The Day of Thanksgiving and the Bible.
The Biblical Holy Days Pt 1
November 17, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 23
The Christian church and the people of the world celebrate shared religious holy days like Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving that cannot be found in the Bible. This is done while rejecting the Biblical Holy Days given by YeHoVaH that are clearly mentioned and celebrated by the people of the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. In this Chapter of Leviticus, YeHoVaH, the Most High, instructs Moses to give His people the Holy Days that are to be celebrated by the Body of Messiah with Him as the focus. In preparation for the study of The Biblical Holy Days Pt 1, please read Leviticus 23:1-44.
The Holy and the Profane
November 10, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 22
YeHoVaH’s dealings with His Creation had much to do with their response to Him and His Commandments. The Holiness of Our Father, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and King of the Universe was established from the creation of man and reaffirmed amongst the Children of Israel. To guarantee, honor, and keep the presence of the Most High in their midst, the people of Israel and the Priests were to be holy and not profane or defile themselves. In this portion of Leviticus, YeHoVaH further instructs the people and the Priests how to maintain differences between the holy and profane. In preparation for the study The Holy and the Profane, please read Leviticus 22:1-33.
A Holy Priesthood
November 3, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 21
Is there a connection between the Priesthood of Aaron, the Priesthood of Melchizedek and the Priesthood of Messiah? The Aaronic Priesthood left no objection to those who were born in the family of Aaron. A Priest was born into the Priesthood and therefore subject to the service thereof per YeHoVaH’s Instructions. In this portion of Leviticus, further restrictions were given for all who were born into the Holy Priesthood. In preparation for the study, A Holy Priesthood, please read Leviticus 21:1-24.
The Death Penalty
October 27, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 20
YeHoVaH called His people to be a Holy people as He is a Holy God. The Laws they were given were for His Holy, set apart people to live Holy unto YeHoVaH! The grace of YeHoVaH took into account that man was a fallen creature with immoral tendencies, so His Laws contained Ordinances, Statutes, and Judgments for certain behaviors. However, for some behaviors, the death penalty was required. In this portion of Leviticus, we will examine certain sins that resulted in the death of the offender. In preparation for the study of The Death Penalty, please read Leviticus 20:1-27.
Laws for Holy Living Pt. 2
October 20, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 19:19–32
In Leviticus 19, YeHoVaH gave Moses several Instructions, on a variety of topics, to speak to the Children of Israel concerning how they were to conduct themselves in the Land of Israel and wherever they were. The Laws they were given were for His Holy, set apart people to live Holy unto YeHoVaH! Join us as we discuss the various Laws and their application in our lives today. In preparation for the study of Laws for Holy Living, please read Leviticus 19:19-37.
Laws for Holy Living - Part 1
October 13, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Leviticus 19:1–18
In Leviticus 19, YeHoVaH gave Moses several Instructions, on a variety of topics, to speak to the Children of Israel concerning how they were to conduct themselves in the Land of Israel and wherever they were. The Laws they were given were for His Holy, set apart people to live Holy unto YeHoVaH! Join us as we discuss the various Laws and their application in our lives today. In preparation for the study of Laws for Holy Living, please read Leviticus 19:1-18.