Sunday, September 20, 2026
City of Praise reflectionCommunity and fellowship — Leviticus 14:33-40
Community and fellowship
Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 14:33-40 (KJV)
- And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
- When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession;
- And he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, It seemeth to me there is as it were a plague in the house:
- Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house:
- And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the walls of the house with hollow strakes, greenish or reddish, which in sight are lower than the wall;
- Then the priest shall go out of the house to the door of the house, and shut up the house seven days:
- And the priest shall come again the seventh day, and shall look: and, behold, if the plague be spread in the walls of the house;
- Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:
Guided reflection
Read Leviticus 14:33-40 slowly, then read the surrounding chapter. Read within the story of creation, covenant and Israel’s formation. Distinguish God’s commands to Israel from the way Christians apply their enduring lessons through Christ.
Attend especially to Leviticus 14:36: “Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house:”
Observe: Who is speaking or acting, and what changes across these verses? Identify a word, action or contrast in Leviticus 14:33-40 that helps you explain the passage in your own words.
Reflect: What does this passage teach about our responsibilities toward other people? Ground your answer in Leviticus 14:36 and its surrounding verses. If the connection to this month’s theme is indirect, let the passage’s own meaning lead.
Respond: Reach out to one person who may be overlooked and listen before offering advice. Write one sentence explaining how your response follows from Leviticus 14:33-40, and return to it this evening.
Put the Word into practice
Choose one truth from today’s passage. Write down one practical step you can take today, then ask God for grace to follow through.
Today’s prayer
Father, as I consider Leviticus 14:36, build patience and generosity in my relationships. Let the truth of this passage correct my assumptions and shape my response today. Help me practise what is faithful to Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Part of our Scripture-led study plan. Read the passage in context and use the prompts for personal reflection.