Bible Chapter: Leviticus 11 & 12

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    These chapters are part of the Law regarding the eating and purification restrictions God gave them.  They can seem complex.  They were apparently given for health reasons, some of the animals could pass on diseases.  We can also see that God was giving them reminders of the importance of their separation from the rest of the world.  They were surrounded by sinful people and they must remain separate.  While we are not restricted by these strict dietary directives today, the principle of staying close to God and far from the sinning world still apply.  The modern lifestyles of Christians must be separate from the rest of the world so that God is honored.  I’m reminded of the passage that says we are to be holy because God is holy.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    People are born with a sinful nature.  That nature constantly wants to rise up and make itself known.  That sinful nature wants to control life.  Just when it seems like things are going along well in serving God, the tempter comes to try to bring us back to where we started.  This nature brings us to destruction and death.  Jesus gives life.  We must refuse to allow the old nature to have a “resurrection”.

3.  How can I help someone?
    People need to see God and His ways. They must see them as the best choice for life.  Some times God’s ways seem hard, but in the long run they are always the best ways.