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Leviticus 15:1-33; Psalm 119:73-112; Mark 5:21-43

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost. 2 Cor. 4:3

Why did the Lord not take us to heaven when He saved us? He has left us here to spread the good news of salvation, to a world which is lost in sin and on their way to an eternity without hope. But it is a world which God loved so much, that He gave His only Son to die on the cross so they could be saved from a Christless eternity. Is the world hearing this message from me? Or is this liberating message of deliverance hidden from them because I never open my mouth? Or, tragically, because my actions contradict what I say when I do tell them? —David Croudace

Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried which grace can restore;
Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more. —Fanny Crosby

Leviticus 14:33-57; Psalm 119:41-72; Mark 5:1-20

And it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over the Jordan, that the Lord spoke to Joshua, saying: “Take… one man from every tribe, and command them, saying, ‘Take for yourselves twelve stones from here, out of the midst of the Jordan, from the place where the priests’ feet stood firm. You shall carry them over with you and leave them in the lodging place where you lodge tonight.’ ” Joshua 4:1-3 NKJV

Faith’s journey has gifted each of us with intensely moving, precious memories of God taking us through deep  waters. It is almost life saving sometimes, to travel back to that place where the “priests’ feet stood firm” for us; to pick up that stone of remembrance and then make it real again in the place where we live. —S. McEachern

Never a sorrow that He does not share,
Moment by moment I’m under His care. —Daniel Whittle

Leviticus 14:1-32; Psalm 119:1-40; Mark 4:21-41

If the ox gores a male or female servant, he shall give to their master thirty shekels of silver. Exodus 21:32 NKJV

If an ox gored a child and the child died, the family could impose a fine on the owner of the ox. If a servant is gored and died then the fine is thirty shekels. In Zechariah 11:12, there is a request for “severance pay” and the sum given for a good shepherd is thirty pieces of silver. The Jews placed this value on the Lord Jesus in giving this amount to Judas to betray Christ. In the Father’s estimation, the Son is the Beloved in whom His soul delights. To us who  believe He is precious. —Gary McBride

Thirty pieces of silver, for the Lord of life they gave;
Thirty pieces of silver—only the price of a slave!  —William Blane

Leviticus 13:24-59; Psalm 118:1-29; Mark 4:1-20

He who believes in the Son has everlasting life. John 3:36 NKJV

All of God’s plan of salvation centres in and on His Son (John 3:35). God’s righteousness holds each sinner accountable for their debt of each sin. No sinner can pay the debt of even one sin, because every “good deed” is tainted by sin (Rom. 3:12). A just God must receive full payment. God’s love provided an even greater payment than He required for humanity’s sins. His Son’s sacrifice on the cross, climaxed by His cry, “It is finished,” affirming that full payment had been made. Christ’s resurrection affirms this. The payment is effective only for those who believe in the Son—who paid their debt and gives them everlasting life. Have you come to Him and put your faith in Him? —David W. Oliver

It is finished, loud He cried; oh what love for me He died.
In my stead He bled on Calvary; once for all Christ rescued me. —R. Hamilton

Leviticus 12:1-13:23; Psalms 116:1-117:2; Mark 3:13-35

And he took it down and wrapped it in linen and laid it in a sepulchre. Luke 23:53

Though not one word that Joseph of Arimathaea spoke is recorded, his actions showed that he had a tremendous appreciation of the Saviour. Evil hands had placed the Lord upon a cross and now the loving hands of Joseph took Him down. It was costly for Joseph to do what he did. It cost him his reputation in the eyes of men. It cost him his religious standing, disqualifying him from the upcoming Passover celebration (Num. 9:6). Materially, it cost him
as well, giving up his own tomb. It still is costly to follow the Saviour, but do you think for a moment Joseph  regretted it? Do we?  — John M. Clegg

Jesus, we ne’er can pay, the debt of love we owe;
Yet grant us day by day, our gratitude to show. —S. Stennett

Leviticus 11:1-47; Psalms 113:1-115:18; Mark 2:23-3:12

So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. Daniel 6:4 NKJV

The standard of righteousness set for us today is just as high. If I am God’s representative in my sphere of influence, my testimony should be no less impressive than Daniel’s was in his day. Suppose determined analysts, with a malicious agenda, carefully combed through my business practices and performance and surveilled my after-hour activities—would they find anything to accuse me of, other than Christ having first place? —Peter Ramsay

By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends in thy conduct, His likeness shall see.  —W. D. Longstaff

Leviticus 10:1-20; Psalms 111:1-112:10; Mark 2:1-22

Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

It was Charles Spurgeon who said, “It is not the length of our prayers but the strength of our prayers that makes the difference”. It is easy at times to pray with the appropriate cliches and have no connection with Heaven at all. When worshipping it can be more effective saying from the heart, “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” ( 2 Cor. 9:15) than taking ten minutes revealing your knowledge of the Levitical offerings. —Brian Russell

Lord teach us how to pray aright,
With reverence and with fear.
Though dust and ashes in Your sight,
We may, we must draw near. —James Montgomery

Leviticus 9:1-24; Psalms 109:1-110:7; Mark 1:21-45

And God spake all these words. Exodus 20:1

When we are conscious of God speaking to us through His Word; the only adequate response is to worship and obey Him. There is awe, reverence and respectful fear when the voice of God becomes real to us. To live and walk by the judgments and commands of God enables us to withstand the pressure to compromise. God is honoured when we obey what He says, and apply ourselves to those things that please Him. —Gaius C. Goff

Oh, may it richly dwell within,
And mould our every thought;
And bring our hearts to Thy blest sway,
In full subjection brought.  —Daniel Webley

Leviticus 8:1-36; Psalm 108:1-13; Mark 1:1-20

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1

One day I was preaching in the open air, standing at a place that was surrounded by a low single link chain. I noticed a man coming straight for me, his arms flapping about as he shouted “There’s no God, there’s no God”. As he approached where I was, he tripped over the chain and landed facedown in front of me. I stopped preaching and helped him up. He then said to me “You know who did that to me? God did that to me!” How foolish to pretend
there is no God. Even the atheist will one day acknowledge Him as Lord. —Sid Halsband

Amazing grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me;
I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind but now I see.  —John Newton

Leviticus 7:11-38; Psalm 107:1-43; Acts 28:17-31

He is not here: for he is risen. Matthew 28:6

The Lord is risen indeed! The stone is rolled away and the tomb is empty! There is no stench of death and corruption, just the sweet fragrance of myrrh and aloes. Angels sit at the head and at the feet where His body had lain. No body is found, just the untouched, unmoved grave clothes. “He is not here: for he is risen”. What a victory! —Pete Smith

Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes;
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
And He lives for ever, with His saints to reign, 
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah, Christ arose!  —Robert Lowry