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Today is Wednesday February 4, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: No Substitute
There is nosubstitute to Salvation or having a right relationship with God. Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us from our sins and allow us to know God personally.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 9-10
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As we learned, the sin offeringand the trespass offering were mandatory and were the first two offerings to be presented to God. They were required in order to restore the broken relationship between God and sinful man."And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD.And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the LORD will appear unto you................ And Moses said unto Aaron, Go unto the altar, and offer thy sin offering, and thy burnt offering, and make an atonement for thyself, and for the people: and offer the offering of the people, and make an atonement for them; as the LORD commanded.Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself.And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses." (Leviticus 9:2-4,7-10). Each sin offering also served as a reminder that an innocent animal died in the sinner's place.

Disobedience to the will of God is sin and must be repented of and atoned for, ignorance of the Law of God is not an excuse for sinning and must be addressed in the same manner. "For there is no respect of persons with God.For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel." (Romans 2:11-16). No animal could be an absolute substitute for a sinner; it could only provide a temporary covering for sin. However, Christ alone is our sin offering and tresspass offering whom atones for all our sins.

The peace offerings werepresented as a giftto God, it expresseda peaceful, harmonious relationship with God, as well as with others. The peace offering could be brought for answers to prayer, in connection with a vow, or as a voluntary act of thanksgiving and also implies happiness, contentment, and rest. The shoulder, thigh, and breast were given to the priest who had offered the sacrifice. They were symbols of strength and compassion, a reminder that strength is given to those who serve the Lord. The sacrifice was to be a bullock, goat, or lamb, but it had to be unblemished, which represented the perfect Life of Christ. The bullock represented the Lord as the strong and patient One, the lamb represented Him as the meek and gentle One, and the goat represented Him as the despised and rejected One.

The peace offering was a joyful feast shared by the priests and the people in the presence of God who first of all received the fat upon the altar. "He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron's sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the altar round about,And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:And they put the fat upon the breasts, and he burnt the fat upon the altar:And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded.And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces." (Leviticus 9:18-24). After the Lord received the fat and the priests received their portion, all that was left was eaten by the offerer, his friends, and family in the court of the Tabernacle. They rejoiced in the wonderful things that the Lord had provided. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27).

Today, we are blessed to be forgiven and enjoy peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. All we have to do is call onJesus and ask Him to forgive us, it's that simple. His blood was the ultimate sacrifice that allows us to no longer have to worry whether or not we are good enough to go to heaven yet alone have a right relationship with God.

Today's Psalm: 34:13-15
"Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Your Word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You; for it teaches me to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before You.Even when it brings about hurtful circumstances help me to do the right thing in keeping with the Christ-filled nature I received upon the day of my salvation. May I not be found lacking in integrity, but rather be characterized by my integrity as it honors my Father in heaven. In Jesus' name..................Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy the rest of your week.
God Bless,
Christina

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