Questions About Holiness
Bible Studies on Holiness
Rules for Priests
Leviticus 21 establishes special regulations for priests, who were held to higher standards than ordinary Israelites. Because they served in God's pre...
5 min readAcceptable Offerings and Holy Things
Leviticus 22 continues priestly regulations, focusing on when priests may eat holy food and what makes offerings acceptable. The chapter emphasizes th...
6 min readA Holy People Set Apart
Deuteronomy 7 commands complete separation from Canaanite nations, explains why Israel must destroy idolatrous peoples, and assures them of God's fait...
6 min readAppeal to the Righteous Judge
David calls upon God as righteous judge to vindicate him against his enemies, declaring his innocence and trusting that God will judge justly and brin...
6 min readRefuge in the LORD
When counseled to flee from danger, David responds with unwavering trust in the LORD who tests the righteous, judges the wicked, and loves justice.
5 min readRejoice in the LORD, O Righteous
This hymn of praise celebrates God as Creator and Sovereign over all nations, calling the righteous to worship with music and trust in His steadfast l...
6 min readThe Lord Reigns, Let the Earth Rejoice
Another enthronement psalm celebrating God's reign over all the earth. Fire, lightning, and mountains melting before His presence create awe, while Zi...
5 min readThe Lord Reigns, Let the Nations Tremble
Celebrating God as holy King enthroned between the cherubim. The refrain "He is holy" punctuates praise for a God who is both exalted in justice and f...
5 min readThe Blessed Life of the Righteous
Psalm 112 describes the flourishing life of those who fear the LORD, showing how righteousness produces blessing, generosity, stability, and lasting i...
5 min readWise Son, Foolish Son
Proverbs 10 begins the central collection of Solomon's proverbs, contrasting the wise and foolish, righteous and wicked, in nearly every verse.
5 min readThe Righteous Care for Their Animals
Proverbs 12 addresses loving discipline, diligent work, careful speech, and even care for animals as marks of wisdom.
5 min readA Kingdom of Righteousness
Isaiah envisions a coming king who rules with justice. Under him, leaders will be shelters, not oppressors. The Spirit will be poured out, righteousne...
5 min readPeace to the Far and Near
Idolatry is exposed while the righteous, though dying, enter peace. God dwells with the contrite and lowly, promising to heal the crushed in spirit. H...
6 min readLawsuits and Sexual Purity
Paul rebukes believers for taking disputes to secular courts. He warns against sexual immorality: your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. You were b...
5 min readThe Throne Room of Heaven
John is caught up through an open door into heaven where God sits enthroned, surrounded by twenty-four elders and four living creatures. Day and night...
6 min readA Living Hope
Peter writes to scattered believers about their living hope through Christ's resurrection, the tested genuineness of their faith, and their call to ho...
7 min readLiving to Please God
Paul provides practical instruction on holy living, addressing sexual purity, brotherly love, and proper conduct, while offering profound comfort rega...
5 min readThe Reign of the Righteous King
A royal psalm describing the ideal king whose reign brings justice, prosperity, and peace. Written by or for Solomon, it ultimately points beyond any ...
6 min readBe Holy Because I Am Holy
Leviticus 19 is often called the "heart of Leviticus," containing wide-ranging ethical commands touching every aspect of life. The repeated refrain "I...
7 min readThe Death of Nadab and Abihu
Leviticus 10 presents a sobering contrast to chapter 9's triumph. Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu offered unauthorized fire before the LORD and were cons...
6 min readThe Tabernacle Curtains and Frames
God provides detailed instructions for the curtains, coverings, and framework of the tabernacle. These intricate specifications reveal both the beauty...
5 min readA False Balance Is an Abomination
Proverbs 11 addresses honesty in business, the value of righteousness, the power of the tongue, and the importance of generosity.
5 min readIsaiah's Vision and Commission
In the year King Uzziah died, Isaiah sees the Lord in breathtaking majesty. Overwhelmed by his own sinfulness, he is cleansed by a burning coal and co...
5 min readMorning Prayer for Protection
David presents his morning prayer to God, asking for guidance and protection from enemies who speak lies, while expressing confidence that God shields...
5 min readOh That You Would Rend the Heavens
One of Scripture's most passionate prayers: if only God would come down as He did at Sinai! All our righteous deeds are like filthy rags, yet You are ...
5 min readSing to the Lord a New Song
A magnificent call for all the earth to worship God. Creation itself joins the chorus as the psalm anticipates the Lord coming to judge the earth with...
5 min readAbraham's Faith
Paul proves justification by faith from Scripture. Abraham was declared righteous by faith, not works—before circumcision. He is the father of all w...
5 min readThe Altar of Incense and Other Instructions
God provides instructions for the altar of incense, the bronze basin, the anointing oil, and the incense. These final elements of tabernacle worship r...
6 min readTeach Me to Do Your Will
Psalm 143 is the last of the seven penitential psalms, combining desperate cries for mercy with longing for God's Spirit to lead into righteousness.
5 min readThe Priestly Garments
God gives detailed instructions for the sacred garments of Aaron and his sons. These beautiful vestments would mark the priests as set apart for holy ...
6 min readPunishments for Sin
Leviticus 20 specifies penalties for violations of the laws in chapters 18-19, particularly regarding Molek worship and sexual sins. The severe punish...
6 min readA Prayer Against Deception
David cries out against a culture of flattery and lies, finding hope in God's pure words that stand in sharp contrast to human deception.
5 min readFaith Comes by Hearing
Israel's rejection stems from seeking righteousness by works rather than faith. The gospel is near—in your mouth and heart. Everyone who calls on th...
5 min readDo Not Fret Because of Evildoers
This wisdom psalm counsels the righteous not to envy the wicked but to trust in the LORD, do good, and wait patiently for Him to bring justice.
9 min readCorruption and Grace
As humanity's wickedness reaches its peak, God grieves and plans judgement. Yet Noah finds favour, demonstrating that grace exists even in the darkest...
3 min readClean and Unclean, Tithes and Firstborn
Deuteronomy 14 addresses Israel's identity as God's holy people, specifying clean and unclean foods, establishing tithing practices, and providing for...
5 min readThe Day of the Lord
Peter addresses scoffers who mock Christ's return, explaining that God's patience allows time for repentance. The day of the Lord will come suddenly, ...
7 min readRestore Us Again, O God Our Savior
The Sons of Korah remember past restoration while crying out for present renewal. This psalm beautifully portrays how love, faithfulness, righteousnes...
5 min readAll Have Sinned
Paul completes his case: Jews and Gentiles alike stand condemned under sin. No one is righteous by works. But now, apart from the Law, God's righteous...
5 min readA Prayer of the Vindicated
David calls on God to hear his righteous cause, protect him from deadly enemies, and demonstrate that his hope in God is not misplaced.
6 min readThe Ark, Table, Lampstand, and Incense Altar
Bezalel constructs the most sacred furnishings of the tabernacle: the Ark of the Covenant, the Table of Showbread, the Golden Lampstand, and the Altar...
5 min readSing to the Lord a New Song, for He Has Done Marvelous Things
Another call for a new song celebrating God's marvelous salvation. Rivers clap, mountains sing, all creation joins the music as the Lord comes to judg...
4 min readStruggling with the Prosperity of the Wicked
Asaph honestly wrestles with why the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer. His journey from envy to sanctuary perspective to renewed faith speaks...
7 min readAssembly Membership and Community Conduct
Moses establishes who may enter the LORD's assembly and provides laws for camp purity, runaway slaves, prostitution, usury, and vows.
4 min readThe Righteous and the Wicked
Proverbs 28 presents stark contrasts between the righteous and the wicked, exploring themes of justice, integrity, confession, and the consequences of...
6 min readNot Because of Your Righteousness
Deuteronomy 9 emphatically denies that Israel deserves Canaan, reminding them of their repeated rebellions—especially the golden calf—to prevent t...
6 min readPeace with God
Justification brings peace with God and access to grace. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Through one man sin entered; through one Man...
5 min readRunning the Race
Surrounded by witnesses, believers must run with perseverance, fixing eyes on Jesus. God disciplines His children for their good. The chapter contrast...
7 min readOne Sacrifice for All Time
The law's repeated sacrifices could never perfect worshipers, but Christ's single offering has perfected forever those being sanctified. This reality ...
8 min readPaul Before Felix
Paul defends himself before Governor Felix, reasoning about righteousness, self-control, and judgment. Felix keeps Paul imprisoned for two years, hopi...
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