The Whole Counsel of God Exodus 23:14-33
Apr 8, 2025
Fr. Stephen De Young dives into the significance of the three annual feasts and the meaning behind appearing before God with offerings. He connects ancient prohibitions, like boiling a kid in its mother's milk, to the horrors of infant sacrifice. The discussion flows to Israel's conditional covenant and the divine assistance promised in warfare. He emphasizes the gradual conquest of Canaan and warns against the dangers of intermarriage. Listeners learn about the bigger picture of blessings tied to national faithfulness and God's thorough judgment of pagan practices.
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Prioritize God In Offerings
- Keep God first by offering the proper firstfruits and sacrifices before personal consumption.
- Trust God with provision instead of giving Him leftovers after you meet your own needs.
Sacrifices Reflect Priorities
- Sacrifices include portions for God, priests, and the offerer; leaving God's portion overnight violated priority and trust.
- The text emphasizes firstfruits and the necessity of presenting God's due immediately and properly.
The Milk-and-Kid Ban Targets Infant Sacrifice
- The prohibition on boiling a kid in its mother's milk targets ancient pagan infant-sacrifice rituals, not modern cheeseburger rules.
- Context shows the law aims to prevent cannibalistic sacrificial practices and infant sacrifice.
