February 20 :: Leviticus 26-27; Mark 2

This is the last day of Leviticus - here are some facts about this book to sum up the reading...

- Our English translation comes from the Greek for "pertaining to the Levites." However, the Hebrew title translates in English to "And He called," from the first words written in the book.

- This book was either personally written or else dictated by Moses, as attested to by Jesus in Mark 1:44.

- The theme of this book is SACRIFICE, as noticeable by language usage. Sacrifice occurs 42 times, Priest occurs 189 times, blood occurs 86 times, holy occurs 87 times, and atonement occurs 45 times.

- Exodus ends with the building of the tabernacle, so naturally, Leviticus picks up with the ways in which this tabernacle is to be used.

- This book covers what God required from His people in order to have fellowship with Him, the sin of man, and the message of atonement - provided by God.

February 19 :: Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23-45

In the Ryrie Study Bible, Moody explains that the gospel of Mark has a theme of Christ as being a Servant. The first half is his service as a the Servant. The second half is his sacrifice as the Servant.

As Mark writes in chapter 1, verses 21-45, we see Jesus being of service through His Power by overcoming demons, diseases, and leprosy.

Mark 1:40-41

A Man With Leprosy

A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean. Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!"

All the man did was ask Jesus to heal him knowing that He could if He so chose & we know what Jesus has said. What are you asking for healing from? What is your "leprosy" in the form of recently?

I didn't know what leprosy looked like, so I looked it up - here's an example in case you didn't know...what do you think initially? Do we react naturally with compassion?

February 18 :: Leviticus 23-24; Mark 1:1-22

Mark 1:10-11 

"He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; and a voice came out of the heavens: "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased." 

To witness the combination of the Trinity all at once!

1) Jesus displays the symbol of a new and repentant heart (baptism in water)
2) The Spirit moves upon Him
3) The Father speaks to Him

This was absolutely an amazing day in the history of our world!