Leviticus: Introduction

26/6/23

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Scripture

Leviticus 16:5-22, 19:17-18

Questions

Why study Leviticus?

1. Read Read Matthew 5:18-19, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Leviticus19:17-18. Why are the Scriptures, including Leviticus, trustworthy?

2. How does the phrase “incarnate word”¹ help us better understand how to read te bible?

3. What is the central message of Leviticus [Leviticus 16:5-22]? What do you understand by kippur, “atonement”? Note: this is a topic over which there is much debate and interaction? Just share your thoughts!

4. What is the significance of Leviticus within the Torah and its relation to the books of Exodus and Numbers?

5. How are rituals, sacrifices, and feasts explained in Leviticus, particularly in relation to moral purity? Again, huge question! Just think about what you have picked up so far!

6. How can God's holiness be good yet deadly? What is a metaphor you might use?

7. How did you get on with your HW²? :-)

More

Bible Project’s Guide to Leviticus»

Bible Project’s Leviticus Scroll podcasts»

Michael Heiser’s Naked Bible podcast 63: Introducing Leviticus»

1. 100% human + 100% God = Jesus

100% human authorship + 100% God authorship = bible

2. 1.      Why study Leviticus?

2.      What is the structure of Leviticus?

3.      What is God’s holiness?