Today we are reading Leviticus 11. In this chapter we read about clean and unclean animals. “And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying to them, “Speak to the people of Israel, saying, These are the living things that you may eat among all the animals that are on the earth. “All winged insects that go on all fours are detestable to you. Yet among the winged insects that go on all fours you may eat those that have jointed legs above their feet, with which to hop on the ground. Of them you may eat: the locust of any kind, the bald locust of any kind, the cricket of any kind, and the grasshopper of any kind. But all other winged insects that have four feet are detestable to you.”
Leviticus 11:1-2, 20-23 ESV As I was reading these instructions I wondered about the peculiar diet of John the Baptist. Verse 20-23 cover the locusts! I can’t imagine having a diet restricted to eating locusts. God gives many very detailed directions about which animals to avoid etc. Why do you think God cares about what His people eat? As you go about your routine eating habits see if you can identify clean and unclean things that you eat. Pastor Tim
