Leviticus
Living as a Holy Nation
Notes
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° In Leviticus, the nation of Israel remains in the same geographical location,
near Mt. Sinai.
° This book was given to Israel for direction in living as a holy nation in
fellowship with a holy God. It was a code of law for the total well-being
of Israel—physical, moral, and spiritual.
°All the offerings, ceremonies, and laws served to constantly remind Israel
that God is entirely holy.
° All of the following subject were given to teach spiritual truth: Offering
and Sacrifice, Immorality and Sin, Civil Responsibility, Cleansing, Holy Days
and Feast, Observances, and Blessings and Punishments.
° This book teaches that the way to God is by sacrifice where eventually Jesus
is the perfect sacrifice.
° This book also teaches that to walk with God is by holiness.
° Genesis: Man Sinned
Exodus: Redemption (God’s approach to Man)
Leviticus:
Worshiping God (Man’s approach to God)
° In Exodus, God speaks out from the mountain. In Leviticus, God speaks out of the Tabernacle.
Chapters
The Five Major Offerings
Sweet Savor Offerings
Non-Sweet Savor Offerings
Law of the Offering for Aaronic Priesthood
The Aaronic Priesthood
Holiness in Daily Life
Cleansing of Leprosy
The Day of Atonement
Laws for Holy Living
Holiness Required of Priests
The Holy Holidays-Biblical Calendar
- Chapter 26: Obedience vs. Disobedience — Blessing vs. Punishment
- Chapter 27: Dedication, Devotion, and Vows