Leviticus
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Leviticus 20:22-26, Hebrews 7:26-28, Hebrews 10:1-18, 1 Peter 1:13-21
BY She Reads Truth
This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. As we read, we’ll gain a broader understanding of the redemptive story of Scripture. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture.
What Is Leviticus? The book of Leviticus picks up where Exodus ends, with Israel at Mount Sinai receiving the law. Recorded by Moses, it presents God’s instructions for holiness, including regulations for worship, laws on ceremonial cleanliness, moral laws, and instructions for holy days.
How Leviticus Fits Into the Story: The book of Leviticus contains instructions for the Israelites on how to worship God and live as His holy people. Studying Leviticus opens up a clearer picture of our holy God and a glimpse at what Jesus Christ’s sacrifice has truly done for us. The sacrificial system was established in order to provide atonement for the sins of Israel, and the writer of Hebrews relied on these images in describing the person and role of Jesus Christ: the sacrifice, the priesthood, and the Day of Atonement (Heb 4:14–10:18).
Reflection Questions:
1. Why does God say He has set the people of Israel apart from the nations?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
122 thoughts on "Leviticus"
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Beautiful said!!!
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God set the people of Israel apart from the nations to be His. Leviticus shows us how the people offered burnt sacrifices to the Lord in order to cover their sins each time they had sinned, but then Jesus came. He came and wipes away the sins of those who repent and believe in God. He was the ultimate sacrifice. He was innocent and Holy. He publicly and painfully died for every person. It was an intimate, emotional, and beautiful display of affection of the love He has for each of us. He did this for our sake. For my sake. So that we would be made clean and that our faith and Hope would be in Him alone.
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The Exodus reading talked about God’s plan to set people apart if they follow Him and obey His teachings. This passage shows us that God has made good on the promise and is someone we can trust.
It is easy to get caught up in and overwhelmed by everything in life and in scripture, but today’s passage reminded me that God is good. He has a plan, and we can trust that plan because He is trustworthy.
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Love this – I too easily focus on the do’s and don’ts. And this is actually a way to worship God with all of who we are.
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Praying for you emily! I too battle intense anxiety on the daily. I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone it’s a daily battle. I’m here if you need someone. And if I may add — Podcast: Confessions of a Crappy Christian is WONDERFUL.
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I was reminded of how important we are and the work that we do matters. We are called to be as disciplined as warriors and to go the world! To go against what the world does because of how much Christ has changed as a result of it. It is baffling!
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The thing that I took away from this reading was that the sacrifice in Leciticus are a foreshadowing of what Jesus will be doing for us on the cross and the ultimate sacrifice.
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