Robert K.’s Journal
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2013
Mar 05
Leviticus 2:11
" 'Every grain offering you bring to the Lord must be made without yeast, for you are not to burn any yeast or honey in a food offering presented to the Lord.
Robert K. from Trevor, WI said:
I understand this statute to be a memorial of the flight from Egypt where the people of Israel were to cook their bread without yeast for they were to be ready to leave at a moment's notice, with their sandals on, staffs in hand and belts in place. The people did not have the luxury of allowing their bread to rise with yeast due to the necessity of leaving in haste.
2013
Mar 04
Leviticus 1:2
"Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When anyone among you brings an offering to the Lord, bring as your offering an animal from either the herd or the flock.
Robert K. from Trevor, WI said:
The Israelites were in a special relationship with Yahweh. God, as opposed to the false gods of the surrounding nations, actually speaks to His people. He told them what He expected from them as a covenant member of the Mosaic Covenant. The various laws/rituals concerning sacrifice were actually a blessing for the people of Israel as they knew exactly what God expected, as opposed to the other nations, always wondering if their gods were angry, upset, pleased and what they needed to do to please these unknownable dieties.
On Numbers 2:34 by Ken J.
“Moses obeyed God's instructions exactly as he received them. This verse…”