Leviticus 8 - proverbs 24 – acts 6 – 1 thessalonians 1

Leviticus 8
- Moses consecrated Aron and his sons with on bull, two rams and a basket of unleaven bread.
- How did Moses put Urim and the Thummim in the breastplate with Aaron? (This is oddly worded)
- Moses put the robes, breastplate, bands, and crowns on them (Weren't they already wearing these things in the tent of meeting?
- Moses spinkled the annointing oil on the alter 7 times, and he also sprinkled it on the utensils, and Aaron.
- The "he" in verse 15, 19, 23 are not specific. It could be Moses or Aaron.
- Moses put some of the bull's blood on the horns of the alter with his finger before pouring out the rest at the base and burning the fat. This was a sin offering.
- The skin, flesh, and dung they burnt outside the camp.
- Why didn't Aaron and his sons keep a portion of the bull to eat?
- They killed the ram and burnt its head and fat, washed it then burnt the whole thing as a burnt offering.
- The 2nd ram was the Ram of Ordination.
- Why did they put some of ram's blood on Aaron's right toe,finger, and ear lobe?
- They did the same thing with Aaron's sons.
- Aaron and his sons collected the fat, liver, kidneys, and right thigh along with one loaf of bread, one unleavened loaf, and a wafer and waved it as a wave offering before burning it to the Lord.
- Moses waved the breast as wave offering for himself.
- Wasn't this portion of the offering for the priests?
- Moses annoited Aaron with oil.
- Aaron and his sons were to boil and eat this portion of the ram and bread.
- They weren't allowed to leave the tent of meeting for 7 days and 7 nights until everything was consecrated.

Proverbs 24
- Don't desire to hang out with sinners
- A house is build with wisdom not folly.
- Knowledge enhances strength.
- You should wage war with the help of others.
- If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
- What if you do not know how to overcome adversity in a situation?
- The Lord will reward you for the work you have done.
- Wisdom is sweet to the soul.
- the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity
- Do not rejoice when an enemy falls.
- Aren't there many times when King David does this in battle and in the Psalms?
- Fear the Lord and the king
- How should you approach a king or boss who doesn't align with God's will?
- Those who rebuke the wicked will get blessing
- Prepare for the work you have to accomplish and build a house.
- Do not seek revenge against youyr neighbor.
- Laziness will bring a person to poverty and ruin.

Acts 6
- The Hellinists, Greek speaking Jews, said the poor were not being served.
- The 12 called all of the disciples together.
- The 12 didn't want to stop preaching to serve tables, so they appointed 7 godly men to do this task.
- They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus.
- They laid their hands on them and prayed.
- Stephen was doing many signs and wonders and many argued with him.
- Men lied about what Stephen was saying, saying he was blaspheming the name of God and Moses. (This breaks proverbs 24 about lying about your neighbor)
- Stephen was preaching what Jesus had said about tearing down the temple and altering Laws of Moses.
- But while they were debating about Stephen, his face shone like an angel.

1 Thessalonians 1
- Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy wrote this book to them.
- Why is this greeting so short?
- Paul rejoices, remembers, and prays for them constantly.
- He commends them for their faith, hope, and love in Christ.
- The Holy Spirit was at work in them when they heard the gospel.
- They wanted to be like Paul and know the Lord when he was with them.
- The Thessalonians became a godly example to the cities around them.
- They had been worshipping idols before turning to worship the one true God.
- They were eager to wait on Jesus who saved them from the wrath of God.

Leviticus 7 - proverbs 23 – acts 5 – philippians 5

Leviticus 7
- GUILT OFFERINGS:
- Its blood is throw against the alter.
- The fat, kidneys, and liver are burned.
- The rest is for the priests to eat and he may use its skin.
- The grain offerings with and without oil shall be shared among the priests.
- PEACE OFFERINGS:
- If it celebrates a thanksgiving it shall be sacrificed with unleavened bread.
- The priests have to eat the peace offering that day or the second day. The leftovers shall be burned up on the 3rd day. Whoever eats it on the 3rd day is guilty of sin.
- The peace offering is also called a freewill (vow) offering
- If meat touches something unclean or if the person is unclean they shouldn't eat the sacrificed meat.
- If anyone touches any unclean animal or person and then eats sacrificed meat they should be cut off from their people.
- Why weren't the people supposed to eat the fat of an animal?
- How would the people "eat the blood" of an animal? What does this mean?
- WAVE OFFERING:
- a peace offering the breast of meat that is waved.
- Aaron gets the breast
- Right thigh is a contribution to the priests.
- God has ordained that the people give part of what they have to Him and to Aaron's sons.
- Where does it talk about the Ordination Offering?

Proverbs 23
- When eating with a leader be careful how you act.
- Do not covet another's wealth for it will be short lived even if you get it.
- Talking wisdom to a fool is wasting your words.
- Heart should be meditating on Word of God
- Disciplining your child leads to wisdom and life.
- Do not envy sinners but continue in fear of the Lord.
- Drunkard and glutton will come to ruin.
- Listen to your parents and don't despise them.
- How can Solomon tell his son to follow his ways and avoid the adulterous when he had a thousand wives?
- Drunkeness leads to strife, woe, and complaining
- Drunkeness leads to ruin.

Acts 5
- Ananias, with his wife Sapphira sold land and kept part of it for themselves.
- How did they lie when they simply brought the offering?
- How did Satan "trump" the Holy Spirit and was Ananias saved?
- If the money was at Ananias' disposal why was he killed for not giving all of it?
- Ananias died once he heard this rebuke.
- 3 hours later his wife came in and lied about how much the land was sold for and she too died immediatately.
- The people were fearful because of this.
- There were many miracles done at Solomon's Portico.
- People layed their sick in the street and when Peter's shadow touched them they were healed.
- The Sadduccees were jealous and arrested the apostles.
- An angel brought them out of the prison during the night and told them to preach boldly in the temple.
- The prison was locked, guards were in place but the priests didn't find the apostles.
- The captain of the counsel went to the temple and had them come beofre him, not by force because he feared the people uprising.
- The priest charged them with stirring up the people, but they said they must listen to God not men.
- Peter stated the gospel truth about Jesus and the Holy Spirit to the Sadduccees.
- They were angry, but Gamaliel wisely put the apostles outside and reminded the counsel of two recent uprising that had failed in Jerusalem. He also wisely stated to be careful what they did to the apostles for if their plan was their own it would fail but if it was from God it could not be stopped.
- Gamliel even said that the counsel could be found opposing God.
- Why did the counsel still beat them before sending them out?
- The apostles' reaction was to rejoice because they were suffering for the Gospel.

If my calculations are correct my blog is 4 days behind where I should be, not because I haven't been reading, but there have been several days where it takes longer than I have in the morning or the internet is not work, and yeah there were two days where I needed a little more sleep because Callan woke up due to his teething.

Leviticus 6 - proverbs 22 – acts 4 – philippians 4

Leviticus 6
- No one shall commit robbery, or lie about having something that belongs to your neighbor
- Repayment shall be the whole cost plus 20% extra.
- How could you not know if you stole from your neighbor?
- They shall sacrifice an unblemished ram as a guilt offering and then be forgiven of the offense.
- How did they keep the alter constantly burning?
- Did they keep the offerings burning at night when they traveled?
- The ashes of the burnt offerings are kept beside the alter
- Peace offerings were burnt during the day.
- Grain offerings - handful of grain, frankensence, and oil shall be burnt as a memorial offering.
- How often is this to be done?
- Aaron and his sons should eat it unleavened.
- What did the priests wives eat?
- When a son was annointed the were to give 2.2 liters of fine flour and it shall be burned on the alter before they take their position as priest. This may NOT be eaten.
- Sin offering: sin offering is killed in the same place as the burnt offering.
- They were to eat all of the sin offering without blood in it.
- What part was burnt to the Lord?

Proverbs 22
- It's better to have a good name than riches.
- The wise see danger and avoid it.
- Fear of the Lord is the reward for humility.
- Need to train up children in ways of the Lord.
- What does it mean to have a bountiful "good" eye?
- A scoffer brings strife, quarreling, and abuse.
- If speech is gracious, rulers will be your friend.
- Why do men who anger the Lord fall into adulterous women?
- The rod (spanking) drives foolishness our from a child.
- What 30 sayings is Solomon talking about?
- Do not mistreat the poor afflicted.
- Do not hang out with an angry man because you might become angry yourself.
- Do not move ancient landmarks.

Acts 4
- 5,000 people heard JOhn and Peter and believed in Christ. John and Peter were put in custody by the Sadducees.
- Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander were all there. Annas and Caiaphas put Jesus to death.
- Peter said that they healed the man by the power of Christ who they crucified.
- Peter also says that only the name of Jesus can save men.
- They saw Peter was uneducated and were astonished at what he said.
- They told John and Peter not to speak any more in Jesus' name.
- Peter and John said they must listen to God over them.
- They must speak the truth which they have seen and heard.
- They couldn't dispute the healing of the 40 year old man, so they released them.
- The believers rejoiced when they heard what the priests had said.
- They prayed that God would give them boldness against threats against them.
- The place was shaken and everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit.
- All the believers shared everything they had.
- The believers were selling all they had to provide for their fellow believers.

Philippians 4
- Paul encoureges them to stand strong in the Lord.
- Paul tells them to work with fellow believers.
- Always rejoice in the Lord.
- Everyone should see my reasonableness
- Don't be anxious about anything but take it to God in prayer.
- The peace of God will guard your heart.
- whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
- Paul reminds them to live out what they have learned and know to be true.
- What does Paul mean they had no opportunity?
- Paul has learned to be content in any situation.
- Paul can be content in plenty or in want through Christ who strengthens him.
- The Philippian church was the only one in Macedonia who took care of Paul when he was there.
- They even cared for Paul in Thessolonica.
- The Philippians sent more gits to Paul with Epaphroditus
- Some of Caesar's house sent their greetings too

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Leviticus 5 - proverbs 21 – acts 3 – philippians 3

Leviticus 5
- Things that are sin include:
1) Not speaking up if you know something that happened
2) Cannot touch anything that is dead (How about when you making food to eat?)
3) Swearing an oath good or bad (Don't other OT people swear oaths?
When he realizes his guilt he must confess his sin and then bring a female goat or sheep as a sin offering.
- Two turtledoves or two pigeons can aslo be used with 2.2 liters of fine flour
- The preiest offers a handful on the alter and keeps the rest.
- If anyone commits a breach of faith unintentionally he must bring a unblemished ram.
- Does the priest get a fifth of the ram or of the sheckel?
- What is the difference between unintentionally doing it and not knowing he did it?
- What is the atonement for commiting a sin on purpose?

Proverbs 21
- Man always seems right, but God weighs his heart.
- God loves righteousness and justice more than sacrifices
- Diligence = adundance
- A quarrelsome wife is a hard thing. (Stated twice in this chapter)
- The simple become wiser be correction.
- The Righteous One is capitalized so it is saying God brings them to ruin.
- A gift (giving) can overt anger
- Leaving good choices leads to death.
- The love of pleasure and wine lead to ruin.
- Righteousness and kindness = life, righteousness, and honor
- Holding your tongue keeps you out of trouble.
- The righteous man gives and doesn not hold back.
- Isn't it still good when a wicked man sacrifices to God thus keeping the commandments?
- The upright thinks about what he will say or do first.
- Nothing can stand against God (Not even wisdom or counsel) This was also talked about in Job.

Acts 3
- The 9th hour is the hour of prayer
- Peter and John were at the temple.
- Peter told the lame beggar he had no silver but to rise and walk in the name of Christ.
- The man's response was to leap and praise God! What a response!
- The people there were amazed because they knew this lame man.
- Why was the man clinging to Peter and John?
- Peter said it wasn't them who healed the man but God, whose servant Jesus they had asked Pilate to kill.
- Why didn't Peter say God's son Jesus?
- Peter tells the people that there faith in Jesus has healed this man.
- Peter tells the people to repent of what they had unknowingly done by killing Jesus (Leviticus 5)
- He told them Jesus would be with God until His return which the OT prophets talked about.
- Peter quote Moses who spoke about a powerful prophet who they should follow.
- Peter told them that Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophets to save the people of Abraham and that others would be saved through them.

Philippians 3
- Why does Paul start the 3rd chapter with finally?
- Paul warns them not to listen to others who follow the flesh referring to them as dogs.
- Paul says that if anyone should have confidence in the flesh it is him who followed all the Jewish laws so well.
- But Paul counts all these things as loss to knowing Christ.
- Pauls righteousness comes from Christ alone not the Law.
- Paul strives to be like Christ and have a resurrection from the dead.
- Paul knows he is not yet perfect and is straining to grow in Christ likeness
- Paul forgets the past and looks toward the future.
- His goal is to look toward Christ.
- Paul reminds them to remember the truth of what they have as they move into the future.
- Some have turned away from Christ and are glorying in their shame.
- We are waiting for a glorious body through Christ in heaven.
- All things are under Him.
- We are citizens of Christ and heaven
- How can those who follow Christ fall away?

Leviticus 4- proverbs 20 – acts 2 – philippians 2

Leviticus 4
- How would you know if you had sin unintentionally?
- Are all the people found guilty of sins commited by priests?
- The priest needs to sprinkle the bull's blood 7 times in front of the veil.
- The rest of the bull shall be burned.
- What kind of sin would all of Israel commit without knowing it?
- A male goat shall be sacrificed for a leader who sins.
- A female goat shall be sacrificed for a common sinner, he could also bring a female sheep without blemish as an offering.

Proverbs 20
- Getting drunk is not wise.
- Only fools seek out a quarrel
- A man of understanding can draw out and counsel a man in deep matters.
- A righteous man is a blessing to his children.
- No one is perfect.
- Plans succeed with counsel.
- Why won't God bless a quick money gain?
- Man cannot understand his future because God is in control of it.
- A man's spirit shows what he is really made of.
- Wounds cleanse away evil and make one clean.

Acts 2
- The Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentacost
- There was a loud roaring sound and tongues like fire landed on the people.
- All the disciples and people gathered there were Galileans but they were talking in everyone else's language. The Jews took note of this because they too heard the noise of the Holy Spirit.
- proselytes - A new convert to a doctrine or religion
- How could some say they were talking in other languages because they were drunk?
- Peter spoke and said they weren't drunk because it was too early in the day.
- Where did Peter quote the passage from that he spoke to the Jews?
- Paul reminds those listening about Jesus who they had killed and God had raised up from the dead.
- Peter also quotes David, who talked about give life.
- Peter says that David knew about Christ and spoke about Him when he was alive.
- God made Jesus Lord and Christ as He had promised David He would do.
- The people asked what they should do and Peter replied, to repent of sins and be baptized.
- 3,000 people were saved that day.
- The new believers listened to teaching, broke bread (as Jesus had taught them to do), and prayed.
- The new believers were selling their possessions and giving to those in need.
- They were being continually blessed and had favor with those around them.

Philippians 2
- Paul told them to be united in love because of what Christ has done for them.
- Do nothing from rivalry, but count others better than yourself.
- Look to other's interests, not just my own.
- We should count ourselves as nothing, following the example Christ gave us.
- Jesus humbled Himself and gave up His life for suinners like us even though we didn't deserve it.
- Paul encourages them to work out their salvation with fear and trembling (fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)
- Do all things without grumbling or complaining, so that we may be holy in a crooked world.
- They should rejoice in being a light to the world.
- Paul hopes to send Timothy to them and be able to rejoice in hearing of their faith.
- Epaphroditus was already sent to them by Paul.
- Epaphroditus was really sick and almost died, but he has recovered and is coming to them.
- Why was Paul anxious? Did he lack faith?
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Leviticus 3- proverbs 19 – acts 1 – philippians 1

I realized today that in my massing together of notes, that I totally skipped Philipiians. I will go back and do Philippians over the next few days instead of Colossians which I've already finished.

Leviticus 3
- This chapter is about peace offerings
- Who kills the peace offering, the one who brought it or Aaron?
- Did they only offer the fat covered entrails, kidneys, and liver as a sacrifice or the whole animal?
- Cows come from herds and sheep from flocks. This is the distinction made between the two animals.
- Why were the people not to eat the fat or blood? Did they have to cook their food well done?

Proverbs 19
- desire without knowledge is not good.
- Folly expresses waging against God.
- What does Solomon mean by people hate a poor man? Aren't we supposed to love and care for the poor?
- A false witness will not go unpunished is stated twice.
- It is good to overlook an offense and be slow to anger.
- A foolish son and a quarrelsome wife are not good.
- A prudent wife is from the Lord. (Yay!)
- Disciplining children give them hope in the Lord.
- Listen to advice
- Our plans need to be in line with God's plans in order to be fruitful
- When you stop listen to others, and you will stray from the Bible's teachings.

Acts 1
- This is John's second book to Theophilus
- Jesus stayed with the disciples for 40 days after the resurrection before He ascended.
- Jesus told them not to leave Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit.
- Jesus said it's not our time to know when He will return and form His kingdom.
- Jesus ascended on a cloud and two angels came and asked why they were still standing there.
- Jesus will return on the cloud when He returns.
- The disciples, Jesus family, and "the women" (120 people) were together praying.
- Peter recounted how Judas' betrayal, and field purchased with his blood money fulfilled the OT scriptures.
- Justus and Matthais had both been going with Jesus during His ministry.
- They cast lots and Matthais replaced Judas.
- What was the "difference" between being of the 12 and just an extra disciple?

Philippians 1
- This letter is from Paul AND Timothy
- Paul assures them that Jesus will complete the good work He started in them.
- They are Paul partners in His preaching of the Gospel.
- Paul prays that their knowledge of God would increase so that they'd be able to discern more.
- Righteousness comes with increased knowledge of Christ.
- Many know Christ and have increased faith because Paul has been imprisoned.
- Paul says some preach the gospel in love and others out of rivalry, but paul doesn't care so long as Christ is preached.
- Whether in life or death Paul wants to honor Christ

Exodus 40/Leviticus 1/2 - proverbs 16/17/18 – john 19/20/21 – Colossians 3/4/5

Exodus 40/Leviticus 1/2
- They put up the tabernacle on the first day of the first month of their second year in the wilderness
- Moses put together the tabernacle and everything in it just as God had commanded him.
- The cloud (glory of the Lord) filled the tabernacle. Whever it was lifted they set out, but when it remained they stayed in that place.
Leviticus 1
- They sacrificed a male without blemish
- Why did they have to wash the entrails and legs before burning it with the rest of the sacrifice.
- Why did they kill the animal on the north side of the tabernacle?
- What does it mean not to "sever" a pigeon completely?
Leviticus 2
- Grain offering of fine flour
- Why did they have to bake their grain offering and why was leaven seen as bad?
- How much of the grain offering went to Aaron and the other priests?
- Why did they put frankensense on their grain offering before burning it?
- Why was honey not used in the sacrifices since it was a "good" thing?

Proverbs 16/17/18
- We need to check our desires against God's, because He weighs our spirit.
- Need to submit our plans to God.
- If you do what is pleasing to God, even enemies will be at peace with you (especially good to reflect on at work this year)
- Pride leads to destruction.
- Gracious words are like a honeycombs (honey is a good thing)
- Gray hair is a good thing (wisdom comes with age)
- Every decision ultimately is God's
Ch.17
- It's better to be hungry and poor than rich and full of strife.
- God tests the heart
- Mocking the poor (lacking compassion) insults God.
- Is verse 8 encouraging bribery?
- Love is covering an offense, recounting it divided people.
- A rebuke to a wise man is a good thing.
- Being with a fool is dangerous.
- A friend loves at all times.
- The father of a fool has no joy.
- A joyful heart is good medicine, a crushed spirit drains you.
- Restraining your words and remaining cool shows wisdom.
- Very convicting - Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise. (Watch how much you say)
Ch.18
- Isolating yourself leads to danger
- A fool only loves to hear his opinion.
- Foolishness invites a beating.
- The righteous run to God for safety in times of trouble. (He is a strong tower)
- Humilty leads to honor.
- Answering before hearing is to your shame.
- The worst thing to bear is a crushed spirit
- It is important to hear both sides of an argument before taking sides.
- An offended brother is is more unyielding that a fortified city.
- The tongue has the power of life and death.
- A wife (marriage) is a good thing.
- A true friend is closer than a brother

John 19/20/21
- Why did Pilate flog and mock Jesus if He was not guilty?
- Pilate was afraid when he heard the Jews say that He was "the Son of God"
- Jesus said the Jews had a greater sin in killing Jesus than Pilate.
- The Jews said that if Pilate released Jesus, he was NOT a friend of Caesar.
- Pilate put the sign Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, of Jesus' cross in Aramaic, Latin, Greek. He would not change the sign.
- The soldiers divided Jesus' garments, thus fulfilling another OT prophecy.
- The 3 Marys were with Jesus when he was crucified.
- Which disciple was there?
- What scripture did Jesus fulfill by "thirsting"?
- Jesus said "It is finished" and gave up His spirit.
- The Jews wanted Pilate to breaj the legs of those crucified before the holy Sabbath.
- Jesus was already dead which fulfilled another OT prophecy that no bones would be broken. They also pierced His side to make sure He was dead.
- Joseph secretly asked Pilate for Jesus' body and buried Him.
Ch. 20
- Mary Magdelene came to the tomb on the first day of the week, and found the stone had been moved away from the tomb.
- Are they referring to Mary as a disciple?
- Who was the other disciple that was referred to as "he"?
- Two angels appeared to Mary and asked why she was weeping
- Jesus appeared to her and told her to tell the disciples that He had risen!
- How did Jesus give the disciples the Holy nSpirit BEFORE He had ascended?
- Thomas wasn't with them during Jesus' first visit and said he wouldn't believe until He saw Jesus' scars.
- Jesus appeared again to them and said blessed are those who believe without seeing.
- John says that he wrote this book so the readers may believe.
- Jesus appeared to Peter, Thomas, the sons of Zebedee, and two others.
- They went fishing and caught nothing.
- Jesus appeared to them and they cast their nets which were too full to pull in.
- Why did Peter put on his robe to swim to shore?
- Why did the disciples doubt in was Jesus?
- Jesus asked Peter 3 times if he loved Him. This upset Peter.
- Jesus said that he must lead His people.
- Did it show what way Peter was going to die?
- John finally says that he himself was the "disciple of whom He loved" in the closing of this book.

Colossians 3/4/5
- We have died to this world with Christ.
- Paul is saying that the only distinction is being in Christ or not.
- We are to put on compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience and forgiveness toward those who sin against us.
- Love binds everything together.
- We need to be at peace and thankful in Christ.
- Everything we do is to be for God; And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- Parents shouldn't be harsh and discourgae their children.
- Slaves should obey their masters for the Lord and work hard even when no one is watching.
- This is a good verse for the work place "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."
Ch. 4
- Masters should treat slaves fairly for God is their master.
- Be steadfast in prayer, Paul also asks for them to pray for him to continue boldly preaching the Gospel.
- A Christian's words should always be gracious.
- Tychicus will go to the Colossians and tell them about Paul.
- Do the Colossians know the men Paul is listing here?
- Who wrote the rest of the letter because Paul said he wrote the greeting.
1 Thessalonians
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