The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, Part FourSample

Family Devotional:

As we begin the next phase of our reading through the book of Leviticus, let’s reference the Torah Portions for a deep-dive into this section of the Torah. It reads as follows:
Shemini is the twenty-sixth reading from the Torah and third reading from the book of Leviticus. The word shemini (שמיני) means "eighth," and it comes from the first words of Exodus 9:1, which says, "Now it came about on the eighth day that Moses called Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel" (Leviticus 9:1). The text goes on to describe the events of the eight day after setting up the Tabernacle, a phenomenal worship service followed by a tragic incident. The reading concludes with the biblical dietary laws regarding animals fit for consumption and prohibitions regarding those that are unfit.
Daily Demonstration:

Eight days after the construction of the Tabernacle, the priests were commanded to begin their ministry. Effectively reaching the nations in the name of Jesus is a ministry that, similar to the setting up of the Tabernacle, requires prayer, preparation, and assignment. Are there any necessary steps you could take today to prepare you for ministry? Consider educational paths, evangelistic best practices, and honing of the gifts of the spirit. Take the steps necessary to be best prepared.

Additional Resources:

• Seven Minute Seminary, YouTube, Seedbed, Brian Russell, Tips on Teaching the Bible
• The Naked Bible Podcast, Michael Heiser, Leviticus
• Torah Portions, Messianic Reading Plan, (Website: https://torahportions.ffoz.org/#horizontalTab2)