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Leviticus
How God's People Ought To Live: "Be ye holy for I am holy."
Old Testament · Pentateuch
Summary
Preceded by Abrahamic Covenant, Redemption of Israel by blood through faith, and Acceptance of the law at Sinai. Leviticus was written to answer: How does God want them to live? Under what conditions may they approach Him? It reveals the principles by which God wants His people to live. The law revealed the absolute holiness of God. To enjoy fellowship with a holy God requires holiness. God explains how a holy people ought to live in the midst of a heathen world--their lifestyle should be distinct. They are to remain separate from the contamination of the heathen nations around them.
Outline
Their Way Of Access To God
Chapters 1-10| Law of the Offerings | 1-7 | Burnt Offering - 1 Meal Offering - 2 Peace Offering - 3 Sin Offering - 4-5:13 Trespass Offering - 5:14-6:7 Regulations for Offerings - 6:8-7:28 |
| Law of the Priesthood | 8-10 | Ordination of Priests - 8 Inception of Priestly Function - 9 Violation of the Law of the Offerings - 10 |
Their Walk Before God
Chapters 11-27| Law of Purification | 11-16 | Animals - 11 Childbirth - 12 Leprosy - 13-14 Hygiene - 15 Means of Purification - 16 |
| Law of Sacrifices | 17 | Necessity of Sacrifices - 17:1-9 Necessity of Blood - 17:10-16 |
| Law Governing Relationships | 18-22 | For the people - 18-20 For the Priests - 21-22 |
| Laws Governing Worship | 23-24 | Times of Worship - 23 Elements of Worship - 24:1-9 Conditions for Worship - 24:10-23 |
| Laws of the Land | 25 | Sabbatical Year - 25:1-7 Year of Jubilee - 25:8-55 |
| Laws of Divine Dealing | 26 | Blessing for Obedience - 26:1-13 Cursing for Disobedience - 26:14-39 Confession - 26:40-46 |
| Law of Vows | 27 | Evaluations - 27:1-25 Limitations - 27:26-34 |
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Part 1: leviticus