Marcos Schultz

Moses opens the book of Leviticus in an interesting way: “Now the Lord called to Moses and spoke to him…”—Leviticus 1:1 If God called to me, you can be sure… Continue Reading It’s Not About Me

As I reread the opening chapters of Leviticus, it strikes me how much God really delights in certain smells. Again and again, the text says that the offerings presented before Him… Continue Reading A Sweet Aroma

Let’s suppose that you witness a shooting,  and opt to keep your mouth shut. And then the police department asks  that if anyone has information on the incident,  please call… Continue Reading 1-800-WITNESS

The peace offering in Leviticus 3 stands out from the other offerings because part of it becomes a meal. A meal for the priest and his family, and a meal… Continue Reading A Sweet Aroma of Peace

Here’s a shockingly despondent verse:  And they said, “These are your gods, O Israel,  who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!”  Ex 32.4 It is unclear whether… Continue Reading Only The LORD is Worthy

Moses explains to the people that to complain is to test the Lord. Exodus 17:2Therefore the people quarreled with Moses and said,“Give us water that we may drink.”And Moses said… Continue Reading Wilderness Whining

For this—“warning everyone and teaching everyone”—I toil.Colossians 1:29 “Toil” might sound off-putting.In today’s language, it can come across as grimy, exhausting, even a little ugly.But I don’t think that’s what… Continue Reading Toil

Things were not going as planned, nor were they going well. Moses questioned God about it. Then Moses turned to the LORD and said,  “O Lord, why have you done… Continue Reading He Is The Lord

The Carpenter’s Son The carpenter’s Son did the nailing—but it was my list of sins He took care of.He nailed it. “This He set aside, nailing it to the cross.”—Colossians… Continue Reading The Carpenter’s Son

“No way I can do this,” Moses said in fear to the voice from the burning bush. “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children… Continue Reading  God is With Me

“God… having forgiven us all our trespasses.”Colossians 2.13c Hmmm. That sounds vaguely familiar. Like I heard it somewhere on a mountain.Although here it is even better than I rememberbecause here… Continue Reading Perfectly Forgiven

Be Careful, Marcos. Complaining ain’t somethin’ that God particularly favors. Exodus 15:24: So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” Exodus 16:2: The whole congregation of the… Continue Reading Unholy Grumbling