In what ways can we apply the concept of purification today? The Setting of Leviticus 15:30 “Then the priest shall sacrifice the one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for her before the LORD for her unclean discharge.” How the Old Rite Points Forward - God required a sin offering plus a burnt offering: one removed guilt, the other expressed total devotion. - The priest mediated cleansing; today Christ is our great High Priest (Hebrews 9:11–14). - Physical impurity illustrated the deeper problem of sin that separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2). From Ritual to Reality in Christ - Jesus fulfilled every sacrifice: “The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) - Because His sacrifice is once for all (Hebrews 10:10), purification moves from external washings to internal transformation (Titus 3:5). Practical Ways to Live Out Purification Today Spiritual Cleansing • Confession and repentance: keep short accounts with God (1 John 1:9). • Daily Scripture intake: “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” (John 17:17) • Mind renewal: reject impure thoughts, replace with what is pure and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). Moral Purity • Sexual integrity: honor God in body and spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18–20). • Honest speech: no corrupt talk, only words that build up (Ephesians 4:29). • Transparent relationships: walk in the light with trusted believers (James 5:16). Worshipful Devotion • Present your body as a living sacrifice—our “burnt offering” of daily surrender (Romans 12:1). • Regular communion and gathered worship: remembering the blood that cleanses (1 Corinthians 11:23–26). • Acts of service: pure religion includes caring for the vulnerable (James 1:27). Lifestyle Hygiene • Steward the body: rest, wholesome food, exercise—honoring God’s temple (1 Timothy 4:8). • Orderly living spaces: reflect God’s character of order and holiness (1 Corinthians 14:40). • Wise boundaries with media and technology: guard the “gateways” of heart and mind (Proverbs 4:23). Daily Rhythms of Cleansing Morning—offer your day: “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” (Psalm 51:10) Throughout the day—quick repentance whenever conviction comes (Psalm 139:23–24). Evening—reflect and give thanks for Christ’s finished work (Hebrews 4:16). A Life That Shines As Israel’s purity laws set them apart, so our purified lives testify that God still cleanses and calls people to Himself (1 Peter 2:9–12). |
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