The Book of Leviticus.... Name is derived by the tribe of Levi Author: Moses Key Words; Access and Holiness Subject Matter; A digest of divine laws Central Person; The high priest Central Theme; How can sinful man approach a Holy God? The word "Holy" occurs over 80 times in this book. Companion Book; Hebrews Analysis.... I. The way of access to God 1. Through sacrifices and offerings a) Brunt offerings, signifying atonement and consecration. Ch 1:2-9 b) Meat (Meal) offerings, signifying thanksgiving. Ch 2:1,2 c) Peace offerings, signifying fellowship. Ch 7:11-15 d) Sin offerings, signifying reconciliation. Ch 4 e) Trespass offering, signifying cleansing from guilt. Ch 6:2-7 2. Through priestly mediation a) The human priesthood; the call of. Ch 8:1-5 b) The cleansing of, Ch 8:6 c) The garments of, Ch 8:7-13 d) Atonement for, Ch 8:14-34 e) Example of the sinfulness of, Ch 10 II. Special enactments governing Israel. 1. As to food, Ch 11 2. As to cleanliness, sanitation, customs, morals ect, all emphasizing purity of life as a condition of divine favor. Chs 12-20 3. Purity of the priests and offerings. Chs 21,22 III. The 5 annual solemnities or feasts. 1. The feast of the Passover, beginning April 14, Commemorating the Exodus. Ch 23:5 2. The feast of Pentecost, June 6, Commemorating the giving of the divine law. Ch 23:15 3. The feast of trumpets. the first of October. Ch 23:23-25 4. The Day of Atonement. October 10. The high priest enters the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the sins of the people. Ch. 16 and Ch 23:27-32 5. The feast of tabernacles, on October 15, commemorating the life in the wilderness, and thanksgiving for the harvest. Ch 23:39-43 IV. General Enactments and Instructions 1. The Sabbatical year, once every 7 years, the ground was left untilled. Ch 25:2-7 2. The year of Jubilee, once every 50 years Slaves were liberated, debtors were freed and a general restitution took place. Ch 25:8-16 3. Conditions of blessing and warnings conserning chastisement. Ch 26 4. The law of Vows. Ch 27 The Book of Hebrews should be studied as a companion book to Leviticus. Have a good day everyone....Paul
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