In Leviticus chapter eighteen, verse three, the Lord speaks to Moses about the children of Israel. He tells His servant to warn the Israelites not to follow the people’s ways in Egypt and those in the land of Canaan. Believers today face the temptation constantly to accept the practices and standards of morality of the …
In Leviticus chapter seventeen, verse eleven is about the life of the flesh in the blood that makes atonement for our souls. This passage gives reason for the shedding of the blood of a sacrificial animal and its meaning for atonement. The blood of the animal identifies with its life. Therefore, the blood atoned for …
In Leviticus chapter seventeen, verse seven, the word translated “devils” literally means hairy ones and probably refers to goat idols. Evidently, during the times of Moses, Israel offered sacrifices to desert demons to secure their help or their favor. This kind of action represented spiritual unfaithfulness to the Lord God and was strictly forbidden. As …
In Leviticus chapter thirteen, verse three, the Lord speaks to Moses in greater detail regarding uncleanliness. Uncleanness here must equate to whatever did not accord with God’s will and holiness. It could be caused by that which was associated with parenthood, sickness, or death. All things deviate from the perfection God intended for creation. In …
In Leviticus chapter twelve, verse two, the Lord speaks to Moses about telling the children of Israel regarding childbirth that the woman giving birth to the newborn is unclean. Therefore, instructions for the women to follow for them to be sanctified. Parenthood is God’s will for man and woman and can be one of the …
In Leviticus chapter eleven verse forty-four, the instruction concerning clean and unclean, proper and improper food is given apparently for health reasons, but also the standards to help Israel remain a people separated from the ungodly society about them. These dietary instructions are not for New Testament believers since Christ fulfilled their significance and purpose. …
In Leviticus chapter ten, verse nine, the Lord speaks to Aaron about not drinking wine or strong drinks. Abstinence from intoxicating wine was required of all priests when performing priestly duties. The expectation is to be holy vessels before God and soberly teach the ways of God. The violation of this ordinance about abstinence is …
In Leviticus chapter ten, verses one and two, Nadab and Abihu were sons of Aaron that carelessly took it upon themselves to offer something on the altar from an unauthorized source. Only the priest in the Old Testament could offer up incense on the altar, which Aaron had the authority to perform. However, Aaron’s sons …
In Leviticus chapter nine, verse eight, God instituted animal sacrifice as an ordinance whereby sinners might draw near Him in repentance and faith to experience forgiveness, salvation, and fellowship. The offering of an animal was an object lesson, pointing to the principle of vicarious sacrifice and substitutionary atonement. The animal sacrifice life offers in the …
In Leviticus chapter eight, verse two describes the ordination of Aaron and his sons to the priesthood. In the Old Testament, the worshiper who approached God needed not only an offering but also the mediation of a priest. The Leviticus priesthood described here finds fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the believer’s high priest. A priest appoints …
