The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Leviticus 5:14-17, “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
15 “If a person acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against the LORD’S holy things, then he shall bring his guilt offering to the LORD: a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation in silver by shekels, in terms of the shekel of the sanctuary, for a guilt offering.
16 “He shall make restitution for that which he has sinned against the holy thing, and shall add to it a fifth part of it and give it to the priest. The priest shall then make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him.
17 “Now if a person sins and does any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, though he was unaware, still he is guilty and shall bear his punishment.”

Have you ever read through the Book of Leviticus? It virtually overflows with details regarding sin and how one can repent by offering a sacrifice, be forgiven, and once again come under the goodness and forgiveness of Almighty God. Leviticus is Moses’ book on the Holiness of God.

We live this side of the Cross, and are forgiven through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He replaced the animal sacrifices noted in the Book of Leviticus. What Leviticus tells us is that the LORD God is Holy and our worship of Him is always required.

Sacrifices listed in the Old Testament have been superseded by the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. When we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive them. Still, we must not forget that God is Holy and our worship of Him must be reverent and sincere. Holiness is mentioned in the Book of Leviticus more than 85 times!

It is excellent protocol to greet a dignitary with a gift. It is a sign of honor to him. The same applies to our LORD. The yieldedness of a clean life to His service is what He requires. Our lives are to be faithfully laid upon the Altar of Sacrifice as a worshipful sign of honor. That’s what we are supposed to do in every church service. It is to be a solemn time, as we yield our all to Him; for on that Cross, He yielded His Life for us. Think of this as you attend the services of your church. It will enrich your life; obedience to the LORD always does!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom