Strong Tower
A daily scripture exposition.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Leviticus 27:29 NLT
“No person specially set apart for destruction may be bought back. Such a person must be put to death.”
The finality of the law
Today’s referenced scripture reveals a nerve-wracking situation that underscores the gravity of divine judgment. The Lord explicitly states that no person specifically set apart for destruction can be redeemed or bought back, indicating that the fate of such individuals is irrevocably sealed, beyond human intervention. The scripture emphatically declares that such a person must be put to death, highlighting the stark reality that neither Moses, a formidable leader and lawgiver, nor any priest, a mediator of the Old Covenant, possesses the power to save this individual from the consequences of their actions. No intermediary or advocate is available under the law to intercede for the condemned.
However, the narrative takes a profound turn with the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. Through His sacrificial death, where He shed His blood on the cross at Calvary, He became our ultimate advocate and Redeemer. Unlike the rigid legalism of the Mosaic law, Christ’s atoning sacrifice offers a pathway to salvation and forgiveness for those who have strayed.
An illustrative example of this transformative grace is found in the account of the woman caught in adultery. In that moment of despair, she was on the brink of death, facing a stoning just moments away. Yet, Jesus’s compassionate intervention not only spared her life but also granted her a fresh start, transforming her trajectory. The scripture assures us that those whom the Son of Man sets free are truly free, suggesting they cannot be held captive again. Therefore, the woman’s shame was replaced with dignity, and her life was restored—not just to existence but to a new purpose. Through Christ, we see the contrast between the finality of the law and the redemptive power of grace, offering hope to all who seek it.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for offering humanity, especially those who feel lost or set apart for destruction, a renewed hope of existence through faith in Jesus Christ. Thank You for sending Jesus to die in our place. Through His death and resurrection, we are alive and well. Amen.
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