CONCEPT
Purification
The process by which a person unclean, according to the Levitical law, and thereby cut off from the sanctuary and the festivals, was restored to the enjoyment of all these privileges.
The great annual purification of the people was on the Day of Atonement (q.v.).
But in the details of daily life there were special causes of cermonial uncleanness which were severally provided for by ceremonial laws enacted for each separate case. For example, the case of the leper (Lev. 13, 14), and of the house defiled by leprosy (14:49-53; see also Matt. 8:2-4). Uncleanness from touching a dead body (Num. 19:11; Hos. 9:4; Hag. 2:13; Matt. 23:27; Luke 11:44). The case of the high priest and of the Nazarite (Lev. 21:1-4, 10, 11; Num. 6:6, 7; Ezek. 44:25). Purification was effected by bathing and washing the clothes (Lev. 14:8, 9); by washing the hands (Deut. 21:6; Matt. 27:24); washing the hands and feet (Ex. 30:18-21; Heb. 6:2, “baptisms”, R.V. marg., “washings;” 9:10); sprinkling with blood and water (Ex. 24:5-8; Heb. 9:19), etc. Allusions to this rite are found in Ps. 26:6; 51:7; Ezek. 36:25; Heb. 10:22.
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(1 Peter - Part 17): Seeing Ye Have Purified Your SoulsA.W. Tozer · 31:36The sermon emphasizes the importance of purifying our souls through obeying the truth, and the relationship between faith and works in living a life of unfeigned love of the brethren.
My People Know Not the Judgement of the LordDavid Wilkerson · 56:06God's people are holding fast to deceit and refusing to repent, and they do not know the judgment of the Lord.
What Is God Waiting For? - Part 2Derek Prince · 28:21Derek Prince emphasizes the necessity of purity and an eternal perspective for Christians to fulfill God's purpose for His special people.
End Time Louder HoofbeatsE.A. Johnston · 9:45E.A. Johnston warns that the end times are near, urging believers to purify themselves and remain watchful for Christ's imminent return.
Take Away the StoneJim Cymbala · 33:30The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and the removal of unbelief and secret sin in order to experience the great things God wants to do in our lives.
Purification for SinsMatthew Maxwell-Carr · 46:01Jesus Christ has made purification for our sins by becoming a curse in God's sight and dying on a cross, demonstrating His willingness to submit to God's will and restore us to a right relationship with Him.
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Many Shall Be Purified, and Made White, and TriedA.B. SimpsonThe Lord's coming is near, and we must be purified, made white, and tried to be prepared to meet Him.
The Washing of the Word - From the Episode of Moses Striking the RockArt KatzThe sermon emphasizes the importance of purification and the provision of God for death, highlighting the need for clean water and living water to wash away corruption and defilement, and encouraging speakers to trust solely in God to convey the living water of God.
The Consuming FireGeorge MacDonaldGod's love is a consuming fire that purifies and transforms us, making us pure and worthy of eternal life.
Fire From Heaven (Matt. Iii. 11)Seth ReesThe sermon emphasizes the significance of fire as a symbol of God's presence and glory, and encourages listeners to receive the Holy Ghost fire by making a whole sacrifice and asking for it personally.