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by John Whittaker

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  • Numbers 7-8

    October 28, 2026 · 28 min

    Numbers 7-8   Numbers 7-8 continues the theme of preparing Israel for marching from Mount Sinai by recounting each tribe’s tribute and offerings brought to the tabernacle as part of the opening ceremonies of the tabernacle and by…

  • Numbers 5-6

    October 21, 2026 · 30 min

    Numbers 5-6   These two chapters continue the theme of preparing the Israelite camp for marching out. The concern in these chapters is for the purity of the camp. First, they address two general matters: major ritual impurities and sin of…

  • Numbers 3-4

    October 14, 2026 · 24 min

    Numbers 3-4 It has been 13 months since the Exodus and Israel has been camped at the base of Mt Sinai for most of that time. There they have entered into a covenant with Yahweh to be his people. They will be a kingdom of priests and a…

  • Numbers 1-2

    October 7, 2026 · 23 min

    Numbers 1-2  Numbers picks up 13 months after the exodus recorded in Exodus ch. 12. Israel left Egypt as a loosely connected band of family clans and tribes. They were redeemed our of Egypt by God’s strong right hand. God delivered them…

  • Backstory and Overview of Numbers

    September 30, 2026 · 22 min

    Backstory and Overview of Numbers   Numbers continues the story of Israel after the exodus out of Egypt. Israel has camped at Mt Sinai for about a year. God has made a covenant with them and they have agreed to it. They have received…

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  • Leviticus, Holiness, and Using the Commentary for Discipleship | Fall 2026 Update

    September 16, 2026 · 18 min

    Leviticus, Holiness, and Using the Commentary for Discipleship | Fall 2026 Update In this Listener's Commentary update, John talks about:  Leviticus and holiness - a status to be lived Selecting the Spanish language in the app Adding The…

  • Leviticus 25-27, pt. 2

    September 9, 2026 · 29 min

    Leviticus 25-27, pt. 2 The topic of chs. 25-27 can be thought of as “holiness in the land.” Israel has been camped at Mt. Sinai for about a year and it is almost time to march out. When they move into the land of promise, settle there…

  • Leviticus 25-27, pt. 1

    September 2, 2026 · 33 min

    Leviticus 25-27, pt. 1   The topic of chs. 25-27 can be thought of as “holiness in the land.” Israel has been camped at Mt. Sinai for about a year and it's almost time to march out. When they move into the land of promise, settle there…

  • Leviticus 23-24

    August 26, 2026 · 30 min

    Leviticus 23-24   Leviticus 23-24 continues the theme of ritual holiness. We have to be careful not to think of this as “mere rituals that don’t really matter.” Our modern instinctive dislike of rituals in the West prompts us to think…

  • Leviticus 21-22

    August 19, 2026 · 28 min

    Leviticus 21-22   Leviticus 21-22 provided special instructions for the priests. Leviticus 18-20 were addressed to the entire congregation of Israel and dealt mostly with holiness in everyday life. Since Israel as a whole is set apart for…

  • Special Study: How Do the Laws of Leviticus Apply Today?

    August 12, 2026 · 36 min

    Special Study: How Do the Laws of Leviticus (and the rest of the Torah) Apply Today?   Some of the Laws of the Torah seem easy to apply. For example, love your neighbor as yourself is found in Leviticus 19:18. Others feel foreign. The…

  • Leviticus 18-20

    August 5, 2026 · 32 min

    Leviticus 18-20   Leviticus 18-20 is usually called "The Holiness Code." It details God's instructions to Israel for holy living in routine matters of everyday life. Holiness mean different, distinct, set apart for God's purposes. If…

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The Listener’s Bible Commentary provides clear teaching through the books of the Old and New Testament to help you learn and live the Bible. For notes, pictures, maps, and other details that will help you study the Bible, visit listenerscommentary.com.