I was blown away to read the fingerprints of Jesus throughout these chapters in Leviticus. chapter 19:17 it says You must not hate your brother in your heart. in Matthew 5:21 we read Jesus saying this "You have heard it was said said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be established to judgment. But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment". God was concerned about the heart and spirit of the law, right from the very beginning. Jesus doesn't come to people with a new set of rules but only reminding them of the laws given to them since the covenant. We also read about God's fair and loving commands towards the blind, poor, widow, and the foreign person.
prayer: Lord almighty, Heavenly Father, amazing in all of your glory. I come to you asking to reveal to me the heart of the matter. Keep me away from just keeping the rules, and bring me closer to keeping a relationship with you. Pour out your mercy for I am a sinner, filled with pride, fear, and unable to trust in you. Soften my harden heart with your loving grace, in your glorious name Jesus Christ, Amen.
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