Tag Archive: redemption

First Born Redemption

Numbers 3:49 So Moses took the redemption money from those who were over and above those who were redeemed by the Levites. The Levites were chosen by God to take the place of the first born sons.  So instead of the firstborn males being used as redemption, being given back to God (?), the Levites…

Hope & Redemption

Romans 15:13 So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Two thoughts today: 1.  Redemption – what?!  More fancy Christian-ese?  Redemption just means the act of purchasing back something…

The Year of Jubilee

Sadly this is a note in passing since Kainoah woke up before me this morning (yeah, 4:50am is really early, even if you normally get up at 5am), and as much as I love him, his wakefulness isn’t particularly conducive to study! The Year of Jubilee has been on my mind since my amazing husband…