32-33 Behar-Bechukotai 2026

The Old Testament law is truth, it is God's mercy towards mankind to help us in life, His lovingkindness, is for our wellbeing, it is forever and for all generations, and God will judge us by His good law. So, be careful to learn them and keep His commandments. These are all important concepts to remember. I do not hear people sharing them, but they should be sharing them. The Old Testament Law is good doctrine. Proverbs 4:2 NKJV says, "For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law." Do not forsake God's goodness.

Since God's commandments are good doctrine and truths to live by, they are like a medicine for mankind and the world. It says they can be "health to your flesh, and strength to your bones." People often want what is best for them. Why not learn and keep God's good, merciful, words of truth so that things can go well for us? These often-quoted scriptures are about God's good Old Testament commandments.

Proverbs 3:1-8

My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones. 

Notice that these verses use some of the important concepts about the law we just talked about. God's commandments are God's "mercy and truth" for mankind. People want to have a good life. So, it would make sense for people to work at doing things God's way to have a better life.

Psalms 46:1-7 NKJV says,

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. 

Our God is the same God that saved Noah and provided for Israel in the desert. Stay faithful to Him even if the waters swell or the mountains tremble. God is with us and for those who are righteous; they will be in the future kingdom of God.