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Ye shall be holy

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. …

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Slew the calf

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 …

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Aaron and sons

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 …

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Wave offering

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 …

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Upon the altar

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 …

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Trespass offering

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 …

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