The Levitical sacrificial system had five separate and distinct offerings that could be made to the Lord.
When God’s people get away from the Lord, they begin to give Him the leftovers. Their service to God becomes a weariness to them.
The Jews have left the only stability they have known and have made the long and hard trip to Israel. But their work has only begun. Now they must rebuild. They begin in the right place restoring the ancient altar and begin work on the foundation of the temple. But opposition comes quickly. First, in the form of compromisers who want to join them for the purpose of defeating their purpose and zeal. Second, in the form of hired counselors who work to “frustrate their purpose.” For now, the adversaries win and the Jews cease work on the temple. The opposition has been too much for them. The temple lies abandoned.
Have you ever wondered if the Bible that you have has errors in it? Can we find the word of God today or has it been lost in the original languages? Is it even important to know whether we can find the words of God? Let's allow the Bible speak for itself.
College Notes of David Reagan as taught in Scripture Baptist College. These notes cover the doctrine of the Bible.
