This Old Testament book can be confusing and daunting, and it’s tempting to bypass or overlook. But this is an essential part of God’s Word which emphasises the holiness of God, the awfulness of our sin, and the costly price of reconciliation.
If we skip Leviticus, we ultimately won’t fully appreciate the significance of Christ’s sacrifice, his priestly role, and the great work of atonement.
We live in a culture that downplays sin, but these chapters remind us of the need for purification & cleansing. Even seemingly small or trivial omissions are a stench to God & keep Him from dwelling amongst a sinful people. We thank God that Jesus came to shed His blood, to wash our sins away,…
These offerings expand our view of God and sacrifice. In particular, the grain offerings reminds us that we’re to bring tribute and thanksgiving, whilst the peace offering reminds us of the celebration and joy of being made right with God.
This message provides an overview for the Leviticus series and explains the commitment required to offer burnt offerings. Burnt offerings require our best and personally identifying with an innocent one to take our sin. Our sacrifices will often fall short, but we thank God that when Jesus offered up Himself, it was a sweet smelling…