Leviticus 1:1-3:17 ~ Mark 1:29-2:12 ~ Psalm 35:17-28 ~ Proverbs 9:13-18

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Leviticus 1:1-3:17 - Thank goodness for the explanations of these three chapters by Bob Deffinbaugh , Th.M. at Bible.org.:

1. The Burnt Offering
2. The Grain Offering
3. The Fellowship Offering

I now understand the significance of burnt offerings, and for us, how Jesus, the Lamb of God, was sacrificed for us, taking away the sin of the world.

Mark 1:29-2:12 - Mark 2:1-12 is one of my favorite "scenes" in the Bible. If you have never watched the DVD The Miracle Maker - The Story of Jesus, you absolutely must get it. This movie is one of my all-time favorites, and kids love it. The movie is done in 3D clay animation and has an all-star voice cast, including Ralph Fiennes as Jesus. Anyway, this scene is just phenomenol, as the four men make a hole in the roof and lower the paralytic down into the house. I love how Jesus shows the Pharisees that He has the authority to forgive sins by showing them that He also has the power to heal.

Psalm 35:17-28 - Psalm 35:18 is a nice visual that I have thought of many times. How incredible it will be to be standing among all of God's children, singing praises to the LORD for His glory!

Proverbs 9:13-18 - Keep a wide distance between youself and Folly.