Parts of the Levitical law are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, such as distinctions between clean and unclean foods Mark —19 , but the call to holiness still stands—Peter even cites Leviticus when he encourages us to be holy in all our behavior 1 Peter — The whole Torah is a carefully, intentionally edited work. Moses is traditionally credited as the human author of the Old-Testament book of Leviticus. This is because Leviticus is part of the Torah, which is known as the Law of Moses.
However, Moses is the main human character in these books, and since Moses is the one receiving directives from God, the books are usually attributed to him.
You can learn more about the traditional authors of the Bible here. Key themes in Leviticus I like to find a passage in each book of the Bible that sums up what that book is all about. Zooming out: Leviticus in context Leviticus is right in the middle of the Torah, the first five books of the Bible. Learn more. Who Was Herod? This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and ensure you get the best experience.
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These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. These laws were given, at least for the most part, during the year that Israel camped at Mount Sinai, when God directed Moses in organizing Israel's worship, government and military forces.
The book of Numbers continues the history with preparations for moving on from Sinai to Canaan. Leviticus is a manual of regulations enabling the holy King to set up his earthly throne among the people of his kingdom. It explains how they are to be his holy people and to worship him in a holy manner. Holiness in this sense means to be separated from sin and set apart exclusively to the Lord for his purpose and for his glory.
So the key thought of the book is holiness see notes on ; Ex -- the holiness of God and his people they must revere him in "holiness". In Leviticus spiritual holiness is symbolized by physical perfection. Therefore the book demands perfect animals for its many sacrifices chs. A woman's hemorrhaging after giving birth ch. The person with visible skin disease must be banished from the camp, the place of God's special presence, just as Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden.
Such people can return to the camp and therefore to God's presence when they are pronounced whole again by the examining priests. Before they can reenter the camp, however, they must offer the prescribed, perfect sacrifices symbolizing the perfect, whole sacrifice of Christ. After the covenant at Sinai, Israel was the earthly representation of God's kingdom the theocracy , and, as its King, the Lord established his administration over all of Israel's life.
Israel's religious, communal and personal life was so regulated as to establish them as God's holy people and to instruct them in holiness. In what ways are you growing more like Christ? View Chuck Swindoll's chart of Leviticus , which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses.
Who wrote the book? Where are we? Why is Leviticus so important? God established the sacrificial system so that His covenant people might enjoy His fellowship through worship; it also allowed for repentance and renewal: When an Israelite worshiper laid his hand on the animal victim, he identified himself with the animal as his substitute.
What's the big idea? How do I apply this? Raymond B. Students can also learn important truths that will help them to be holy, meaning spiritually clean and set apart for sacred purposes. Living these truths will prepare students to serve Heavenly Father and His children. Moses is the author of Leviticus. Moses and his older brother, Aaron, were both members of the tribe of Levi see Exodus — There are varying opinions on when Leviticus and the other books of Moses were written, and we do not know exactly where Moses was when he wrote this book.
The book of Leviticus has been described as a priesthood handbook for Aaron and his sons who served as priests and for the Levites generally.
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