Leviticus 23:1-2 The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies.
Commentary finally admits, when discussing today’s scripture, that these festivals are specifically for “the Children of Israel,” though commentary says there are many things that Christians can learn.
Leviticus 23:3 “ ‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the Lord.
Honestly, that these chapters are specifically for the Children of Israel is an important distinction. It goes back to the idea of context that I’ve been harping on for a while–this scripture was written to a very specific audience, at a very specific time, for a very specific purpose. It’s not that we can’t learn from it, it’s that it wasn’t meant for us in the first place.
Leviticus 23:4 “ ‘These are the Lord’s appointed festivals, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times:
Precious Savior, Part of my frustration is that so often Your Word is cherry picked, verses selected and touted as the rule for all instead of Your reminders and guidance to a specific population during a specific situation. I think we all come to Your Word with a heart for You. Help us to seek You with all our hearts and not twist Your word for our purposes. Amen.
Leviticus 23:5 The Lord’s Passover begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month.
Have a blessed day.