Contrast, 4

~ Contrast: No Peace vs. Know Peace ~

 

Series Comment ~ The Scripture contains many contrasts.  In this series we look briefly at some of them.  Just like in our “Binary” series many of these contrasts represent a choice of this or that.

 

Scripture 1 ~ “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.  ‘There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the wicked’” (Isaiah 57:20-21).

 

Scripture 2 ~ “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3).

 

“Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:5-7).

 

Comment ~ Are you desiring peace?  There is only one source of true lasting peace.  If you would like to know more check out https://three-two-one.org/

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW 

 

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God Attribute, 43

 ~ God Is Holy ~

 

This Series  ~  This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Introduction  ~  A key concept to keep in mind is that the word “holy” in Scripture contains a significant emphasis on unique as opposed to common.  You find this concept many times in the Old Testament when the holy is compared to the profane (common).

 

Here is one example: “Her priests have violated My law, and have profaned Mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from My sabbaths, and I am profaned among them” (Ezekiel 22:26 kjv).

 

Scripture  ~  “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.  Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.  And one cried to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory’!” (Isaiah 6:1-3).

 

Comment  ~  Some have suggested that perhaps the word holy repeated three times may represent the Trinity.  Whether it does or not, we know from the entirety of Scripture that all three members are holy! 

 

Responsibility  ~  “Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy’” (1 Peter 1:13-16).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Why Trust God? 33

 ~ Still More Laws Are Given (Leviticus 8of8) ~  

 

Introduction  ~  “Abundant Life Now” previously provided a list of Biblical of examples of fearing / reverencing God (217 posts).  In this current series we look at Biblical accounts that demonstrate that we can fully trust God.  Initially we posted seven general reasons for trusting God.  We are currently looking at passages from all 66 books of Scripture which demonstrate a reason for trusting our Creator. 

 

Note  ~  In chapters 1—5 of the Book of Leviticus God establishes a detailed set of sacrifices that enabled His people to worship Him.  Following that He gave additional laws and rules for His people to follow.  God’s directions to His people throughout the centuries have always been for the good of His people.  He is in complete control and He cares for us, therefore we can trust Him! 

 

Chapters 6-16 of Leviticus contain many more laws and rules for the Israelites.  Much of this section of Scripture focuses on Laws regarding the consecration of priests and general laws of purity.  This section ends with information regarding atonement 

 

Chapter 17 of Leviticus is about the sanctity of blood. 

 

The last major section of the Book of Leviticus (chapters 18-27) is involved with the concepts of Holiness.  First the importance of being a holy people before God, the role of holy priests, holy times, appropriate recompense, and finally holy vows.  The underlying message is consecration and sanctification. 

 

Scripture  ~  “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.  Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.  Do not turn to idols, nor make for yourselves molded gods: I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 19:1-4).

 

Closing Comment  ~  The importance of blood is a reoccurring theme in the Book of Leviticus.  In Chapter 17 the sanctity of Blood is the subject.  Note for those wishing to look deeper at the blood of Christ consider the eBook entitled: “CHRIST’S BLOOD: 7+ Amazing Benefits” (https://books2read.com/ChristsBlood) by Robert Lloyd Russell. 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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