overview of leviticus drawing near to god and living for god

OVERVIEW OF LEVITICUS

Drawing Near to GodAnd

Living for God

Leviticus

• Instructions for the priests (from the tribe of Levi)

• Similar instructions in Numbers for the people• The first half (1-16) involves drawing near to

God• This includes instructions for sacrifices, etc.• The second half (17-27) is about the conduct

of God’s people

The Sacrificial System1-7

• The Burnt Offerings 1• The Grain Offerings 2• The Peace Offerings 3• The Sin Offerings 4• The Trespass Offerings 5• The Laws of the Offerings 6-7• All Point to Christ Col. 2:17, Heb. 10:1-14

The Sacrificial System Points to the Sacrifice of Christ

• The Burnt Offerings 1 total dedication• The Grain Offerings 2• The Peace Offerings 3• The Sin Offerings 4• The Trespass Offerings 5• The Laws of the Offerings 6-7• All Point to Christ Col. 2:17, Heb. 10:1-14

The Sacrificial System Points to the Sacrifice of Christ

• The Burnt Offerings 1 total dedication• The Grain Offerings 2 a pure sacrifice• The Peace Offerings 3• The Sin Offerings 4• The Trespass Offerings 5• The Laws of the Offerings 6-7• All Point to Christ Col. 2:17, Heb. 10:1-14

The Sacrificial System Points to the Sacrifice of Christ

• The Burnt Offerings 1 total dedication• The Grain Offerings 2 a pure sacrifice• The Peace Offerings 3 that brings peace• The Sin Offerings 4• The Trespass Offerings 5• The Laws of the Offerings 6-7• All Point to Christ Col. 2:17, Heb. 10:1-14

The Sacrificial System Points to the Sacrifice of Christ

• The Burnt Offerings 1 total dedication• The Grain Offerings 2 a pure sacrifice• The Peace Offerings 3 that brings peace• The Sin Offerings 4 to redeem us from sin• The Trespass Offerings 5• The Laws of the Offerings 6-7• All Point to Christ Col. 2:17, Heb. 10:1-14

The Sacrificial System Points to the Sacrifice of Christ

• The Burnt Offerings 1 total dedication• The Grain Offerings 2 a pure sacrifice• The Peace Offerings 3 that brings peace• The Sin Offerings 4 to redeem us from sin• The Trespass Offerings 5 because of our sins• The Laws of the Offerings 6-7• All Point to Christ Col. 2:17, Heb. 10:1-14

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9• They were anointed with oil 8:10-12

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9• They were anointed with oil 8:10-12• A sin offering was made for them 8:14-17

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9• They were anointed with oil 8:10-12• A sin offering was made for them 8:14-17• A burnt offering was made for them 8:18-21

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9• They were anointed with oil 8:10-12• A sin offering was made for them 8:14-17• A burnt offering was made for them 8:18-21• A peace offering was made 8:22-36

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9• They were anointed with oil 8:10-12• A sin offering was made for them 8:14-17• A burnt offering was made for them 8:18-21• A peace offering was made 8:22-36• Its blood was applied to them 8:23-24,30

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9• They were anointed with oil 8:10-12• A sin offering was made for them 8:14-17• A burnt offering was made for them 8:18-21• A peace offering was made 8:22-36• Its blood was applied to them 8:23-24,30• They ate of this offering 8:31

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• They were washed 8:6• They were dressed in holy garments 8:7-9• They were anointed with oil 8:10-12• A sin offering was made for them 8:14-17• A burnt offering was made for them 8:18-21• A peace offering was made 8:22-36• Its blood was applied to them 8:23-24,30• They ate of this offering 8:31• They did this at the tabernacle for seven days

8:32-36

The Preparation of the Priests8-10

• On the eighth day, they offered sacrifices for themselves 9:8-14 and then for Israel 9:15-21

• Blood was applied to the altar 9:9,18• The Lord would make a special appearance 9:4• Aaron blessed the people after making the sin,

burnt, and peace offerings 9:22• Then the Lord’s glory appeared by fire going

from Him to consume the burnt offering 9:24

The Presumption of the Priests10:1-3

Nadab and Abihu offered fire which God did not authorize v.1 (Matthew 15:13)

Fire went out from God and consumed them v.2God’s gracious explanation v.3The ways of man do not glorify God Matt. 15:8They don’t reflect God’s holiness (exclusive

position) Exclusive object

The Presumption of the Priests10:1-3

Nadab and Abihu offered fire which God did not authorize v.1 (Matthew 15:13)

Fire went out from God and consumed them v.2God’s gracious explanation v.3The ways of man do not glorify God Matt. 15:8They don’t reflect God’s holiness (exclusive

position) Exclusive object and exclusive author of worship

Lessons of Leviticus 1-10

• God is holy! He is to be feared and treated with the greatest of reverence

• We must take great care in approaching Him Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

• The way is narrow Matthew 7:13-14• Sin is expensive Romans 6:23 • Only the right sacrifice will work Rom.5:6-8• Be baptized into His death Rom.6:3, Heb.10:22

Laws of Ceremonial CleanlinessLeviticus 11-15

• Dietary Laws 11• Distinguishing between clean and unclean• Separates Israel from the nations 20:24-26

• Purification After Childbirth 12• Laws Regarding Leprosy 13-14• Laws Restricting Infectious Diseases 15

The Day of AtonementLeviticus 16

• All the people are to fast and not work• The high priest offers sacrifices for his sin• Then he casts lots for the two goats• One is the sin offering for Israel• One is the scapegoat• The blood is sprinkled on the mercy seat and ark• Sins are confessed and “transferred” to the

scapegoat which is driven out of the camp

Holy ConductLeviticus 17-22

• Idolatry and associated behavior is forbidden:• The eating of blood 17• Fornication 18• Human sacrifices 18:21

• Love Your neighbor as yourself 19• Penalties for violations of the law 20• Moral code for the priests 21-22

Holy WorshipLeviticus 23

• Weekly Sabbaths v.3• Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread v.4-8• Feast of Firstfruits v.9-14• Pentecost and Feast of Weeks v.15-22• Feast of Trumpets v.23-25• Day of Atonement v.26-32• Feast of Tabernacles v.33-43

Holy WorshipLeviticus 24-27

• Respect for all that belongs to God 24• Items for the tabernacle service v.1-9• God’s name v.10-23

• Sabbath Years and the Year of Jubilee 25• The Covenant with Israel 26• Paying vows and devoting things to God 27

Lessons of Leviticus 11-27

• God is holy everything belonging to Him is also holy

• God’s people must be holy 1 Peter 1:13-15• We must be morally clean 1 Cor. 5:5-8

• Worship must be in spirit and truth John 4:24• Reflect spiritual reality

• We must give from the heart 2 Cor. 9:6-7• God will reward us if we obey Him Heb. 11:6;

5:8-9