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
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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
In Leviticus chapter seven, verse thirty, the wave offering was the priest’s portion of the peace offering. The hand or hands waved toward the sanctuary are a sign of dedication to God in those Old Testament days. The wave activity repeats toward the offerer or priest. This action indicates that the Lord was now putting
In Leviticus chapter seven, verse twenty, persons who were ceremonially unclean and yet participated in the sacrifices and offerings were subject to the severe judgment of God. During the Old Testament days, the design of this rule taught the people how great an abomination it was for a person to claim to be in a
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In Leviticus, chapter seven, verse two, in the Old Testament, ritualized forms of worship were a means of communication between God and His people. They have dramatized prayers expressing the people’s repentance and pleas for forgiveness and reconciliation, which is the expression of the Israelite’s gratitude and dedication to God. On God’s part, they are
In Leviticus chapter five, verse fifteen, the requirement for the trespass or guilt offering is when someone intentionally ignores the property rights of another person. This offering was also necessary when someone broke the Lord’s commandments unintentionally. The trespasser had to bring an offering along with restitution for the wrong done plus a twenty percent
In Leviticus chapter five, verse five, to confess a sin to admit to God that we have sinned and that our thoughts, words, and actions are wrong. The requirement of confession for sin is by God for forgiveness and must accompany the turning away from a confessed sin, praying for forgiveness, and humbling oneself under
