Leviticus 14-20
The Holy God wanted a Holy People. They lived in a Holy Land, which had a Holy City. Within that
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For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 (NASB)
The Holy God wanted a Holy People. They lived in a Holy Land, which had a Holy City. Within that
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