The law deemed that people with certain health conditions were "unclean." But there would come a day when God Himself would reach across this barrier and restore people who were classified as unclean ... a new era ushered in by Jesus Christ, who was God in the flesh.

What is the role of obedience in the life of a Christian? We can gain some insight from the role of the Old Testament priest, who was responsible for following the Lord's commands and leading Israel to walk with Him. The connection comes through Jesus who is our great high priest, and his commissioning of us as priests as well.

The Old Testament law is still relevant for followers of Jesus Christ. As we spend time reading and studying the law, it reveals that God is holy, righteous, just, loving and merciful. In fact, the law can help us better appreciate what Christ has done for us!

Israel's disobedience at the foot of Mount Sinai teaches us the valuable lesson that seeking our own way leads to serious consequences. Instead, we must seek God's way and then go with Him.

Our God doesn't merely exist ... He is present and active in our lives. And when we begin to live out that truth, we walk in confidence knowing He has set us free from fear and He is with us as we carry out His mission.