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Leviticus. Name Hebrew: “And He Called” English: “Things concerning Levites” Author & Date Moses 1445 B.C. or c.1259 B.C. Leviticus. Structure Chapters 1-10: Offerings & priests Chapters 11-15: Clean & Unclean Chapter 16: Day of Atonement Chapters 18-22: Holiness
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Leviticus • Name • Hebrew: “And He Called” • English: “Things concerning Levites” • Author & Date • Moses • 1445 B.C. or c.1259 B.C.
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
Leviticus • Significant themes & theology • God is holy • God’s people are to be holy • Spiritual leaders have great responsibility • God’s grace is essential
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of Israel • The covenant was never a means to salvation • Jesus is Mediator of the New Covenant • Mosaic covenant no longer applicable as law • Law should be seen as lessons & principles • Must interpret principles through NT grid
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