Today's first reading describes the means by which certain persons, Nazirites, were separated from the rest of the Hebrews to be of holy service to God. This offers some insight into the holiness that God desires from all people, but which must be fully lived out by the holiest ones.
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The second selection provides a description of the ways that the priests, members of the Levites, were kept holy and consecrated to God's service.
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Reading the Bible in Its Entirety
If you are planning to read the Bible in its entirety, you should read Numbers 1-7 today.
