Welcome to Day 34 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In today’s episode, we read Leviticus chapters 19–21 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). As God continues instructing Israel, holiness moves beyond the tabernacle and into daily life, relationships, justice, and leadership. These chapters reveal how devotion to God is meant to shape every aspect of how His people live and serve.

Today’s reading includes:

• God’s call for His people to be holy because He is holy
• Laws emphasizing honesty, justice, compassion, and love for others
• Instructions for caring for the poor, the foreigner, and the vulnerable
• Clear warnings against idolatry, occult practices, and moral corruption
• Consequences for sin and the seriousness of turning away from God
• God’s standards for priests and the added responsibility of spiritual leadership

Leviticus 19–21 reminds us that holiness is not limited to worship rituals—it is lived out in daily obedience and faithful conduct. God’s people are called to reflect His character in how they treat others and how they honor Him in every area of life.

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• A complete word-for-word Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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Today’s reading brings us to the center of the book of Leviticus, where God establishes the Day of Atonement—a sacred time set apart for cleansing, restoration, and reconciliation. In Leviticus 16–18, we see how God provides a way for sin to be addressed so that He may continue to dwell among His people.

Today’s Scripture reading includes:

• The Day of Atonement and the role of the high priest in making atonement for the people
• The significance of blood as God’s provision for life and forgiveness
• Instructions guarding worship from idolatry and false practices
• God’s moral boundaries for relationships and daily living
• A call for Israel to live differently from the surrounding nations

These chapters show that holiness is not confined to sacred spaces or special days. God’s design for atonement leads directly into instructions for everyday obedience, reminding us that worship and daily life are inseparable. Restoration with God shapes how His people live, love, and honor Him.

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• A complete word-for-word Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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In today’s episode of Word for Word: The Bible, we continue our journey through Leviticus chapters 13–15, focusing on God’s instructions regarding health, cleanliness, and restoration within the community of Israel.

These chapters address topics that may feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable to modern readers—skin diseases, mold in clothing and homes, and bodily discharges—but they reveal a God who is deeply concerned with order, protection, and care for His people. Illness and impurity are not treated as moral failures. Instead, they are handled with patience, honesty, and clear steps toward restoration.

A consistent theme throughout these chapters is that restoration is always the goal. Separation is temporary, and the process for returning to the community is carefully laid out. God’s presence remains central, even in moments of vulnerability, waiting, and healing.

This episode includes:

• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete word-for-word reading of Leviticus 13–15
• A short closing reflection and prayer focused on patience, compassion, and renewal

As we walk through Scripture together, these passages remind us that living near a holy God involves attentiveness—not only in worship, but in how we care for ourselves and for one another.

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In today’s episode of Word for Word: The Bible, we continue our journey through Leviticus as God’s holiness moves from the tabernacle into everyday life. After the priesthood is established, a sobering moment reminds Israel that approaching a holy God is never casual, followed by further instruction on living attentively before Him.

Today’s reading includes:

• The death of Nadab and Abihu after offering unauthorized fire before the LORD
• God’s instructions to the priests about reverence and discernment
• Laws distinguishing clean and unclean animals for food
• Guidance on purity and cleansing after childbirth
• God’s call for His people to be holy because He is holy

Leviticus 10–12 shows that holiness is not limited to worship services or sacred spaces. God’s presence shapes how His people live, what they eat, and how they navigate ordinary moments. These chapters reveal that closeness to God requires attentiveness, humility, and obedience in every area of life.

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• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete word-for-word Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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In today’s episode of Word for Word: The Bible, we continue our journey through Leviticus as God’s instructions for worship are fully carried out. What was previously spoken by the Lord is now put into practice before the entire community of Israel.

Today’s reading includes:

• The regulations for the guilt offering and fellowship offering
• Instructions concerning what is holy and how offerings are to be handled
• The ordination and consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests
• The beginning of the priestly ministry before the Lord
• God’s glory appearing as fire consumes the offerings on the altar

Leviticus 7–9 shows that worship is intentional, reverent, and obedient. Every detail matters, and nothing is improvised. As the priests and people follow God’s commands exactly, the Lord responds by making His presence unmistakably known.

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• A complete word-for-word Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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Welcome to Day 29 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we continue through the book of Leviticus by reading chapters 4–6 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). As God dwells among His people in the tabernacle, He provides clear instruction for how sin, guilt, and wrongdoing are to be addressed—both before Him and within the community.

Today’s reading includes:

• The sin offering, addressing unintentional sin and the need for atonement
• The guilt offering, emphasizing accountability and restitution
• God’s instructions for confession, responsibility, and restoration
• The ongoing duties of the priests in maintaining the altar and offerings

These chapters make clear that failure is not ignored, but neither is it final. God provides a path for forgiveness that involves honesty, responsibility, and a willingness to be made right. Living near a holy God requires attentiveness, humility, and action that reflects repentance and renewal.

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• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading from the Bible
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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Welcome to Day 28 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we begin the book of Leviticus by reading chapters 1–3 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). Following the completion of the tabernacle in Exodus, God now speaks to His people from within His dwelling place, giving instructions for worship, sacrifice, and approaching Him in holiness.

Today’s reading includes:

• The burnt offering and its role in atonement and devotion
• The grain offering as an expression of gratitude and dedication
• The fellowship offering, emphasizing peace and communion with God

These early chapters of Leviticus reveal that worship is intentional and ordered. The offerings are not random or careless; they reflect reverence, obedience, and a desire for closeness with a holy God. Each sacrifice points to God’s provision for relationship and peace with His people.

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• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading from the Bible
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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Welcome to Day 27 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In today’s episode, we conclude the book of Exodus by reading chapters 37–40 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). These chapters bring the Exodus narrative to a powerful close as the tabernacle is completed and God’s presence comes to dwell among His people.

Today’s reading includes:

• The construction of the ark, table, lampstand, and altar
• The courtyard and materials used for the tabernacle
• The making of the priestly garments for Aaron and his sons
• Moses’ inspection of the completed work
• The setting up of the tabernacle
• The glory of the LORD filling the tabernacle

These final chapters emphasize faithful obedience. The Israelites complete every task exactly as the LORD commanded, and in response, God’s presence fills the tabernacle in a visible and powerful way.

Exodus ends not merely with freedom from Egypt, but with God dwelling among His people—guiding them by His presence and remaining with them throughout their journey.

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• A brief opening prayer
• A complete Scripture reading, word for word
• A short reflection to help place the passage in context

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