Blood is prominent in the book of Leviticus, and throughout Scripture. Why did the Lord always prohibit His people from drinking blood? Why was blood such an important part of the sacrificial system? And why did Jesus tell His followers that they must ‘drink His blood’ in order to have life? In this lesson we
One of the most valuable benefits of diligent Old Testament study is how this brings New Testament teaching to life. Such is the case with the book of Hebrews, illuminated by the Old Testament books of Exodus and Leviticus. We now take a short break from our study through Leviticus to reap our reward! Once
[WARNING: THIS LESSON IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN] This chapter addresses three very disturbing topics: incest, bestiality and homosexual intimate relations. The Law of Moses strictly prohibited God’s people from engaging in these practices. However, do all those prohibitions still apply today, under the new covenant? In this lesson we boldly explore what the
Deep in the text of Leviticus we now encounter the very heart of the Old Testament, the famous call to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). Jesus said that this was one of the two Old Testament commandments upon which hang “all the Law and the Prophets. In this lesson we explore how this simple command
The Second Greatest Commandment (Leviticus 19:1-19) View Lesson
The Second Greatest Commandment (Leviticus 19:1-19) View Lesson
The Bible tells us to honor the elderly and seek out their wisdom. In contrast, the world seeks to avoid even looking old! -- and casts the elderly aside as useless. In this lesson, we examine how the Ancient of Days feels about the elderly, as well as the role He expects them to play
Rise Before the Gray-Haired Man (Leviticus 19:20-37) View Lesson
Rise Before the Gray-Haired Man (Leviticus 19:20-37) View Lesson
Many people, even Christians, are profoundly uneasy with the concept of God punishing people in the Old Testament. In this lesson we consider how the Lord treated sin in the past, and how He does today. Are all sins the same in His eyes, or are some worse? What does it mean in 1 John 5 about
In Leviticus we are introduced to one of the most important themes of the Bible: the Lord is a holy God who calls His people to be holy. The Hebrews writer tells us that without holiness, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). John Wesley considered that challenging statement as perhaps the most unpopular verse to preach on
As explained in the New Testament, we Christians are the new royal priesthood of God. Therefore, it should not surprise us to find that special rules for the high priest and the other priests point to aspects of Christ, and to the Christian life. Subjects addressed include things that can defile us, distinctive Christian teachings on marriage,
The offerings of the Levitical priests foreshadow our own service to God, as indicated throughout the New Testament. Therefore, God’s instruction in Leviticus regarding what was an “acceptable offering" can help unlock wonderful insights that apply to us today. This instruction points to significant aspects of baptism, confessing sin, and the Lord’s Supper. Perhaps the
The Jewish calendar is filled with various special days and holy celebrations, which we are no longer required to follow as Christians. Yet, when we dig into the details of these holy days, we see allusions and foreshadowing of the Christ to come and the Christian life. In this study, we will look at how
Calendar of the Feasts and Special Days (Leviticus 23) View Lesson
Calendar of the Feasts and Special Days (Leviticus 23) View Lesson