Leviticus 11:1–23 Bible Study Notes

 🐄 Chewing on the Cud

Leviticus 11:1–23 Bible Study Notes

📍 Revival Center, Hesperia, CA

✍️ By JK Woodall

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🔹 Leviticus 11:1 (KJV)

> “And the Lord spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,”

👂 God initiates this chapter with a direct word. This is not hearsay — it’s divine instruction.

➡️ God is speaking. Are we listening? 👂📖

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🔹 Leviticus 11:2 (KJV)

> “Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.”

🔎 God begins setting dietary boundaries. Holiness is reflected in everyday choices, even food.

✅ Obedience in the small things leads to favor in the big things. 🥣✨

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🔹 Leviticus 11:3 (KJV)

> “Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.”

🔁 Chewing the cud (Hebrew: ma'aleh gerah) is symbolic of meditation — bringing back the Word of God again and again.

📖 Psalm 1:2 (KJV): “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”

🧠 Let God’s Word ruminate in your soul like a cow chewing its cud. 🐄💭🙏

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🔹 Leviticus 11:4-6 (KJV)

> “Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel... the coney... and the hare...”

These animals do one but not both — they chew the cud but don’t have split hooves.

⚖️ Partial obedience = disobedience. 🛑

God requires wholeness, not compromise. 🙌

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🔹 Leviticus 11:7 (KJV)

> “And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.”

The pig looks clean on the outside but doesn’t chew the cud — no inner reflection.

⚠️ This is a warning against superficial holiness.

📖 Matthew 23:27 (NLT): “You are like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people’s bones...” 🐖🚫

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🔹 Leviticus 11:8 (KJV)

> “Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.”

➡️ Don't feed on what’s spiritually dirty.

👐 Guard your hands and your habits. Clean hands = clean heart. 🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️

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🔹 Leviticus 11:9–10 (KJV)

> “These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters... fins and scales... but all without fins and scales... shall be an abomination...”

Fish with fins and scales = proper covering and direction. 🐟

⚠️ Those lacking spiritual armor or purpose are unfit for the journey.

📖 Ephesians 6:11 (KJV): “Put on the whole armour of God...”

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🔹 Leviticus 11:11–12 (KJV)

> “They shall be even an abomination unto you... ye shall not eat of their flesh...”

God is training Israel to hate what He hates.

💡What you tolerate will eventually become what you consume. 🙅‍♂️🍽️

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🔹 Leviticus 11:13–19 (KJV)

> “And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls... the eagle, ossifrage, osprey…”

These birds are predators and scavengers — they feed on death.

⚰️ Be careful of what you let into your spirit — not everything that flies is clean. 🦅🚫

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🔹 Leviticus 11:20 (KJV)

> “All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.”

Mixing of categories (flying yet crawling) causes spiritual confusion.

📖 1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV): “God is not the author of confusion...”

🪰🛑 Watch for hybrid teachings and false gospels.

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🔹 Leviticus 11:21–22 (KJV)

> “Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing… the locust... the bald locust… the beetle… the grasshopper.”

🦗 Exception: These insects move with purpose and order.

📖 Proverbs 30:27 (NIV): “Locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks.”

🚶🏽‍♂️➡️ Spiritual order = God’s favor.

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🔹 Leviticus 11:23 (KJV)

> “But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.”

🚫 Final reminder: don’t settle for what feels right — eat what is clean and commanded.

📖 Romans 12:2 (NLT): “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world…”

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🔁 Final Reflection: Chew on This

Are you just reading the Word or are you chewing the cud — meditating and digesting it over and over?

✅ Split hoof = walking right

✅ Chewing cud = thinking right

🧎🏽‍♀️ Holiness is not just about what you avoid — it's about how you walk and what you meditate on.

📖 Psalm 119:15 (KJV): “I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.”

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✝️ Written by

Dr. JK Woodall

📍 Revival Center, Hesperia, California

📚 Biblical Teaching. Prophetic Insight. Kingdom Truth.

✨ Welcome to July 2025 — Your Month of Cleansing and Consecration

 ✨ Welcome to July 2025 — Your Month of Cleansing and Consecration 💧🔥

Leviticus 14:7 (KJV):

"And he shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed... seven times, and shall pronounce him clean..."

Family — welcome to July, the 7th month, and we’re calling this one:

💦 The Month of Cleansing and Consecration 🔥

In Bible times, when someone needed a fresh start — like they had been through something unclean or messy — the priest would sprinkle them seven times and declare them clean. Not halfway clean. Not kinda clean. But completely reset — inside and out. 🙌

That’s what this month is all about.

✅ God is cleaning off what’s been holding you back.

✅ He’s breaking cycles, wiping out shame, and saying, “You're good. You’re Mine.”

But it’s not just about being clean — it’s about being set apart.

🎯 Consecrated means God’s putting His hand on you for something bigger. Something holy. Something with purpose.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck in sin, shame, or just straight-up tired — July is your reset.

🔁 Fresh start.

💥 Clean heart.

🔥 Real purpose.

Welcome to July — Your Month of Cleansing and Consecration.

Let God clean you up, set you apart, and use you like never before. You were made for more.

— JK Woodall Ministries

#CleanHeartSeason #JulyReset #SetApart #YoungAndCalled #JKWoodallMinistries

📖 Q & A: Leviticus 11

 📖 Q & A: Leviticus 11 — Walking in Holiness

By JK Woodall

Q: What is Leviticus 11 mainly about?

A: Leviticus 11 gives God's instructions on clean and unclean animals 🐑🐖🐟. But it's more than a food list—it's a call to holiness and living differently than the world 🌍.

Q: Why does God care about what they eat?

A: Because even the small things matter to God. Obedience in daily choices 🧠 shapes our hearts ❤️ and keeps us aligned with His will. These laws helped keep His people both spiritually and physically healthy 💪.

Q: Does this still apply to us today?

A: While we’re not bound by the Old Testament food laws 🍽, the principles remain—discernment, obedience, and honoring God 🙌. It’s not just what we consume physically, but what we allow into our lives.

🗓 Schedule Update:

Due to the upcoming holidays 🇺🇸🎆, Thursday night Bible Study will resume on July 10th.

Until then—have fun 🎉, stay safe 🛡️, and stay in the Word 📘!

🗣 Declaration:

🔥 I am set apart for God.

✨ My choices reflect His holiness.

🛤️ My path is ordered, and I walk in obedience.

🙌 I live with purpose and power.

In Jesus’ name—Amen!

Let’s keep growing, family!

— JK Woodall

🚫 God Hates Division

 🚫 God Hates Division

Proverbs 6:16, 19 (KJV):

"These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him... A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren."

God hates when someone stirs up conflict among family or community.

"Sowing discord" means intentionally or carelessly causing division—whether through gossip, unforgiveness, or manipulation.

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💔 Division Weakens a Family

Mark 3:24-25 (KJV):

"And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand."

Jesus taught that a divided house will fall.

Families are meant to stand together. Division makes us vulnerable to outside attacks (emotional, spiritual, or even generational).

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🛠️ We’re Called to Be Peacemakers

Matthew 5:9 (KJV):

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."

A true child of God brings peace, not division.

It’s a blessing to be the one who heals family rifts, forgives, and sets an example of unity.

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🧬 Family Unity Reflects God’s Heart

Psalm 133:1 (KJV):

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"

God delights in unity, especially in families and spiritual households.

Unity brings God’s blessing and presence.

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🔄 When You’ve Caused or Witnessed Division

If you've contributed to dissension in your family or are witnessing it:

Repent if needed (1 John 1:9).

Pray for healing and wisdom (James 1:5).

Seek reconciliation with humility (Romans 12:18).

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✅ Bottom Line:

> The Bible makes it clear: Division destroys, but love, humility, and forgiveness build up. Families must be protected with grace and truth.

Kingdom Riches ≠ Earthly Riches

 Kingdom Riches ≠ Earthly Riches

By JK Woodall

I’ve had moments in life when money was flowing, and other times when I had to pray over a tank of gas. But one thing I’ve learned—real riches don’t come from the bank, they come from God.

In Luke 16:19–31, Jesus tells the story of two men. One was wealthy, dressed in purple, and lived in luxury. The other was named Lazarus, a poor man covered in sores, who sat at the rich man’s gate just hoping for crumbs. Now this Lazarus isn’t the same one Jesus raised from the dead in John 11—this is a parable. But his name matters. Lazarus means “God has helped.” And God surely did.

When they both died, Lazarus was carried by angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man, however, ended up in torment—not because he was rich, but because he ignored those in need.

That story hits home. I’ve met people with little material wealth but overflowing faith, and I’ve seen folks with everything money could buy but nothing eternal to hold on to.

Paul writes, “Tell those who are rich… not to put their trust in wealth, but in God” (1 Timothy 6:17, NIV). And James reminds us that those the world calls poor, God calls “rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom” (James 2:5, ESV).

I remind myself daily: I’m a joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17), and my treasure is stored in heaven (Matthew 6:20).

Let’s not chase what fades. Let’s live for what lasts.
Because in God’s Kingdom, the richest person is the one who walks closely with Jesus.

— JK Woodall
Senior Pastor, Revival Center
Hesperia, California

Happy Father’s Day 2025!

 Happy Father’s Day 2025

By JK Woodall, Senior Pastor, Revival Center, Hesperia, CA

To all fathers everywhere—Happy Father’s Day! Today, we celebrate the men God has called to be priests of their households, standing in the gap through prayer, wisdom, and godly leadership.

As spiritual leaders, your influence echoes in the hearts of your children and the foundation of your families.

“For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.” – Ephesians 5:23, ESV

God has entrusted you with a sacred calling—to cover your home in faith and truth. Like Joshua, may every father boldly declare:

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15, KJV

Your prayers matter. Your presence matters. You are not just a provider—you are a protector, teacher, and shepherd of your home.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6, KJV

Thank you for leading with love and faith. May God bless you richly today and always.

With honor and appreciation,

JK Woodall

Senior Pastor, Revival Center

Hesperia, California

 ⚠️ NextVerse Weekly Devotional 🧱

📅 June 15 – 21, 2025

🧊 Theme: “Millstone Warnings: Guarding the New in Faith”

✍️ By JK Woodall

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💭 Devotional Thought

When Jesus spoke of “the little ones,” He wasn’t just talking about children. He was speaking to a deeper spiritual truth — those new in faith, those just learning to walk in trust, grace, and obedience. 🐣🛐

New believers are spiritually vulnerable, often full of questions, still shedding old habits, and discovering the voice of God. Jesus issues a stern warning: "If you cause one of these to stumble, it’s better to have a millstone tied around your neck and be cast into the sea." That’s not harsh — it’s holy protection. 💥🛡️

God’s heart fiercely defends those stepping into the light for the first time. This week, examine your example. Are your words lifting up or tearing down? Are your social posts and conversations helping others grow in faith or leaving them confused?

Let’s choose accountability, humility, and mentorship over carelessness. Let’s protect the spiritual steps of those just learning to walk. 🚶‍♂️🕊️

📖 Anchor Scripture

> “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”

— Matthew 18:6 (NIV) 🪨🌊

📚 Supporting Scriptures

“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” — Romans 15:1 (NIV) 💪🤝

“Let us not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:32 (NIV) 🚫✝️

“Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.” — 1 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) ⚠️

🗓️ Daily Reflections

Sunday: Reflect on your influence. New believers are watching and learning. 👀

Monday: Model humility and grace in your daily life. 🤲

Tuesday: Be a mentor, not a misleader. 🧭

Wednesday: Watch your words — they carry weight. 🗣️🪶

Thursday: Encourage someone new in Christ today. 📩❤️

Friday: Pray for discernment in your example. 🙏✨

Saturday: Protect and guide, like Christ does for you. 🛡️🕊️

🙏 Prayer

Lord,

Thank You for trusting me to walk beside those new to Your kingdom.

Help me to be a light, not a distraction.

May my words nurture and my actions build up.

Give me the wisdom to protect the vulnerable and the grace to walk humbly.

In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌🔥