Jemario Smith
Jemario Smith's Notes
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 9:32 NLT
So only the crops grown and not yet harvested in the fields were destroyed by the hail. Those whose seed had not yet sprouted were spared. The crops that would later sprout from the earth were eaten by the locusts summoned in another plague. … Expand
May 1
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 8:22 NLT
I always assumed that the Israelites who resided in Goshen were not affected by any of the 10 plagues brought down on Egypt. However, it clearly states here in this verse that up until the plague of gnats, all of Egypt-even Goshen-experienced the plagues of water turning into blood and the swarm of frogs overrunning the land. … Expand
May 1
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 23:44 NLT
Starting with the Passover, which was the 14th day of the first month, the Festival of Unleavened Bread would start the following day (the 15th of the first month). It lasted seven days, ending on the 22nd of the first month. A few months later, the Festival of Trumpets would commence (the 1st day of the early autumn month). Afterwards, the Festival of Atonement would begin on the 10th day of the same month, followed by the Festival of Shelters, which would be observed on the 15th of the same month. This festival lasted for seven days, ending on the 22nd day of the same month. … Expand
Oct 17
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 21:3 NLT
In verses 2-3, the Lord clearly defines close relatives as those who are brother and sister, father and son, mother and daughter.
Oct 16
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 19:2 NLT
Here is a reference where the Lord God goes into fuller detail about the commandments one must keep to remain holy in His eyes. He addresses everything from behavior to feeding to maintenance of our bodies as temples. … Expand
Oct 16
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 18:23 NLT
Here is the first reference God speaks of in relation to detestable sexual acts and/or relationships. It seems that the sexual perverseness of mankind has followed us all the way from times of Noah and Moses to the present. Does such perverseness stem more from generational curses or the sinful nature of man exacerbated by Satan's plot to destroy us all? … Expand
Oct 16
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 15:33 NLT
In the book of Leviticus, chapter 15 describes what the Lord considered unclean via sexual intercourse or sex-related illnesses. Even a woman's menstrual cycle made her unclean in the eyes of the Lord, even though she had control over her biology. Are we still seen as unclean creatures today when we enter God's presence after had having sex or if a woman is on her period, during that time? … Expand
Oct 16
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 11:2 NLT
In the book of Leviticus, chapter 11 discusses what nourishment was acceptable for consumption. Are the same laws from the Old Covenant concerning food consumption still hold significance under the New Covenant in the eyes of the Lord? … Expand
Oct 15
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 4:3 NLT
In the book of Leviticus, chapters 4-7 depicts how God wanted each member of Israelite society to present sin offerings to Him in atonement for their sins. He further categorized which burnt offering (animal or grain sacrifice) was acceptable for the sin committed. Through the shedding of blood from an animal sacrifice, were the people's sins cleansed from their spirits. Thank God for Jesus' sacrifice for our sins and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Through them, forgiveness of our sins is achieved via direct communication with God (prayer) and forgiving ourselves and those who have or will transgress against us. … Expand
Oct 15
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Leviticus 1:2 NLT
From the book of Leviticus, chapter 1-3 explains how the Lord wanted His chosen people to prepare sin offerings of animal sacrifices (burnt offerings) and of fine flour (grain offerings) to purify themselves of sin and peace offerings of animal sacrifices (burnt offerings) and of fine flour (grain offerings) to show thanksgiving unto the Lord. … Expand
Oct 15
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Mark 15:32 NLT
This is where I'm confused. In the Bible stories I've seen reenacted of Jesus' crucifixion, the two men crucified with Jesus asked him for forgiveness and a seat in heaven. But here, the Scriptures are saying they mocked him. … Expand
Sep 26
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Mark 14:59 NLT
In all the movies I've seen depicting the life and Crucifixion of Jesus, I've never watched an accurate depiction of when Jesus was captured and taken to the high priests to be condemned to death, as it says in verses 55 - 59. … Expand
Sep 26
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 21:21 NLT
Granted, this is a bit of a stretch but if a husband beats his wife and she does not die, will God not punish the husband for his offenses? While the wife may not be the husband's slave, she must serve her husband as his helper. Do the same rules apply today? … Expand
Sep 26
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 21:10 NLT
Here is another law found within the Old Testament of the Bible which conflicts with my personal beliefs, polygamy. Does God condone such laws where a man can have multiple wives under the New Covenant, or was it only allowed at that point in history under the Old Covenant? … Expand
Sep 26
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 21:4 NLT
This is the only reference in the Old Testament of the Bible where I found it was okay for a man to leave his wife concerns that of a slave leaving the employ of his slave master. However, this law no longer applies today under the New Covenant. … Expand
Sep 26
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 20:22 NLT
As depicted in the movie "The Ten Commandments," God only spoke to Moses when He gave the people of Israel these commandments because they were sinning in the eyes of the Lord. But it clearly states here that God Himself addressed the Israelites and made known the Ten Commandments to them. And they had not yet begun to worship idols or sin against God. … Expand
Nov 12
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 18:13 NLT
Starting at verse 13 and ending at verse 23, Jethro, Moses's father-in-law, sees the burden Moses carries as the Israelites' leader. He gives Moses some sound advice on how to be an effective leader and how to delegate responsibilities to others who he can trust to get the job done right. While the smaller, everyday issues are handled by those elected to do so, the leader has more time to deal with the bigger issues that affect everyone. … Expand
Nov 12
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 17:15 NLT
One of the many praiseworthy names God inherited to describe how He functions in our life when we rely on Him.
Nov 12
Jemario Smith
wrote a note on Exodus 16:14 NLT
The manna that God rained down from heaven was not loaves of bread as is commonly believed among the general population.
Nov 12