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Leviticus: God's Law and Holiness

Explore the book of Leviticus, its structure, themes, and theology. Understand the significance of the Mosaic covenant and its relevance in the context of the New Covenant. Learn important principles related to cleanness, sacrifice, ceremony, and morality. Discover God's holiness and His call for His people to be holy.

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Leviticus: God's Law and Holiness

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  1. Leviticus • Name • Hebrew: “And He Called” • English: “Things concerning Levites” • Author & Date • Moses • 1445 B.C. or c.1259 B.C.

  2. Leviticus • Structure • Chapters 1-10: Offerings & priests • Chapters 11-15: Clean & Unclean • Chapter 16: Day of Atonement • Chapters 18-22: Holiness • Chapters 23-24: Feasts & justice • Chapter 25: Property & slaves • Chapters 26-27: Blessings, curses, & vows

  3. Leviticus • Significant themes & theology • God is holy • God’s people are to be holy • Spiritual leaders have great responsibility • God’s grace is essential

  4. Leviticus • Understanding the law • The covenant was for the nation of Israel • The covenant was never a means to salvation • Jesus is Mediator of the New Covenant • Mosaic covenant no longer applicable as law • Law should be seen as lessons & principles • Must interpret principles through NT grid

  5. Leviticus • Some basic principles • Regarding Cleanness: We must be clean to approach God • Regarding Sacrifice: Sin must be atoned for • Regarding Ceremony: We should remember God’s deeds in worship & celebration • Regarding morality: We are called to holiness

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