I still can’t get past the fact that Jesus came to earth and lived as a human – he felt pain and temptation! Yet he resisted everything that wasn’t glorifying to God. He was perfect. I couldn’t think of a better role model than one who lowered himself to our level and lived this life without fault.
Leviticus 24: 16 anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord is to be put to death. The entire assembly must stone them. Whether foreigner or native-born, when they blaspheme the Name they are to be put to death. 17 “ ‘Anyone who takes the life of a human being is to be put to death.
I wish I understood context more. When I read this I see ‘kill someone for taking the Lord’s name in vain’ and then the immediate verse reads ‘kill anyone that kills another person’. Are these not contradicting themselves? Do any of you have scholar insight for these passages? I desire so much to understand and know the Bible in and out, but feel so restricted by my own knowledge of it!
I’m on the same page! This is often times used by unbelievers to discredit other aspects of the
Gospel, and I’d love to gain a better understanding to be able to combat those remarks. My thought on the matter are more so He’s instructing not to kill people on their own accord, without God’s clear instruction. Here He is commanding that no one who takes His name in vain shall live, as he’s going to great measures to keep His people pure, and someone going around blaspheming obviously wouldn’t be a healthy, or helpful addition to the community. Where as on the other hand, if men kill men of their own accord, it’s always stemmed from some sinful, impure state i.e. Anger, jealousy, pride, judgement, spite, what have you, it’s not of the Lord. Here the people stoning him, all had to do so together as a community, and it was only due to true desire to follow and honor the Lord’s instruction, therefore being a lot different in the execution of the act, opposed to if a man was to kill another man on his own…
I thought of the song Forever while reading the passage in Matthew:
“The moon and stars they wept
The morning sun was dead
The Savior of the world was fallen
His body on the cross
His blood poured out for us
The weight of every curse upon him
One final breath He gave
As Heaven looked away
The Son of God was laid in darkness”
So appropriate that the mockers used destroying the temple & rebuilding it in three days as their point of reference. He was tearing the temple down as they spoke and in three days when Jesus rose again it would be to a new world; the curtain would be torn & the Holy Spirit would be running free & He will have conquered death once and for all! Thank you Lord that you stupid by your promises by continuing to hang on the cross when you could’ve so easily come down.
Wow. These passages are so powerful. I’m reading Mark at the same time, but I’m not to the crucifixion yet. Reading these 2…3 books together is pretty shocking… And Jesus followed Mosaic laws perfectly! Then for him to take on our sins so that our sins would be dead and he can rise up to break the veil! Wow, that’s a great God.
Matthew 27:51 “And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom”. From Leviticus we know that the veil was designed to separate the common people from the Holy Place. Now the veil is torn. From top to bottom. Jesus’ death opened the way for common people to approach God. What beautiful imagery.
Oh wow that’s beautiful. Every detail orchestrated by God for our good!
This makes me think of the song by Steffany Gretzinger Out Of Hiding-
“Now rid of the shackles, my victory’s yours
I tore the veil for you to come close
There’s no reason to stand at a distance anymore
You’re not far from home…”
I still can’t get past the fact that Jesus came to earth and lived as a human – he felt pain and temptation! Yet he resisted everything that wasn’t glorifying to God. He was perfect. I couldn’t think of a better role model than one who lowered himself to our level and lived this life without fault.
So true!
Such an emphasis on the Sabbath throughout the Bible!
Leviticus 24: 16 anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord is to be put to death. The entire assembly must stone them. Whether foreigner or native-born, when they blaspheme the Name they are to be put to death. 17 “ ‘Anyone who takes the life of a human being is to be put to death.
I wish I understood context more. When I read this I see ‘kill someone for taking the Lord’s name in vain’ and then the immediate verse reads ‘kill anyone that kills another person’. Are these not contradicting themselves? Do any of you have scholar insight for these passages? I desire so much to understand and know the Bible in and out, but feel so restricted by my own knowledge of it!
I’m on the same page! This is often times used by unbelievers to discredit other aspects of the
Gospel, and I’d love to gain a better understanding to be able to combat those remarks. My thought on the matter are more so He’s instructing not to kill people on their own accord, without God’s clear instruction. Here He is commanding that no one who takes His name in vain shall live, as he’s going to great measures to keep His people pure, and someone going around blaspheming obviously wouldn’t be a healthy, or helpful addition to the community. Where as on the other hand, if men kill men of their own accord, it’s always stemmed from some sinful, impure state i.e. Anger, jealousy, pride, judgement, spite, what have you, it’s not of the Lord. Here the people stoning him, all had to do so together as a community, and it was only due to true desire to follow and honor the Lord’s instruction, therefore being a lot different in the execution of the act, opposed to if a man was to kill another man on his own…
I thought of the song Forever while reading the passage in Matthew:
“The moon and stars they wept
The morning sun was dead
The Savior of the world was fallen
His body on the cross
His blood poured out for us
The weight of every curse upon him
One final breath He gave
As Heaven looked away
The Son of God was laid in darkness”
Yes, KK! And the next part always brings me to tears;
“The ground began to shake
the stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome…”
Thank You Lord for this most perfect sacrifice!
Thank you Lord for the ultimate sacrifice. Amen.
So appropriate that the mockers used destroying the temple & rebuilding it in three days as their point of reference. He was tearing the temple down as they spoke and in three days when Jesus rose again it would be to a new world; the curtain would be torn & the Holy Spirit would be running free & He will have conquered death once and for all! Thank you Lord that you stupid by your promises by continuing to hang on the cross when you could’ve so easily come down.
stood not stupid!! That was a bad spot for an error! sorry ladies!
Wow. These passages are so powerful. I’m reading Mark at the same time, but I’m not to the crucifixion yet. Reading these 2…3 books together is pretty shocking… And Jesus followed Mosaic laws perfectly! Then for him to take on our sins so that our sins would be dead and he can rise up to break the veil! Wow, that’s a great God.
Matthew 27:51 “And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom”. From Leviticus we know that the veil was designed to separate the common people from the Holy Place. Now the veil is torn. From top to bottom. Jesus’ death opened the way for common people to approach God. What beautiful imagery.
I don’t know why I didn’t catch that before- thanks for brining that up! Amen
Oh wow that’s beautiful. Every detail orchestrated by God for our good!
This makes me think of the song by Steffany Gretzinger Out Of Hiding-
“Now rid of the shackles, my victory’s yours
I tore the veil for you to come close
There’s no reason to stand at a distance anymore
You’re not far from home…”
Beautiful!!