OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus Leviticus – Overview 3rd book of the Bible Contains more of the direct words of God than any other book in the Bible. Its main theme is, “How a sinful people may approach a holy God.” Can be broken down into 9 sections regarding different kinds of laws. Literally means “that which pertains to Levi.”

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus Leviticus – Overview 9 Sections of Leviticus The Law of Offerings (Chapters 1-7) The Law of Priestly Consecration (Chapters 8-10) The Law of Purity (Chapters 11-15) The Day of Atonement (Chapter 16) The Law of Sacrifice (Chapter 17) The Law of Relationships (Chapters 18-22) The Law of Feasts (Chapters 23-24) The Law of Land (Chapters 25-26) The Law of Vows (Chapter 27)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Offerings Law of Offerings 5 Different type of offering are mentioned in Leviticus, chapters 1-7. Burnt Offering Types Christ and the consecration of the believer. Was an acknowledgement of guilt before God. Was the most complete and significant of the offerings. Offerer put their hand on the head of the offering as an act of confession and faith.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Offerings Law of Offerings 5 Different type of offering are mentioned in Leviticus, chapters 1-7. Meal Offering Closely related to the Burnt Offering. Signified surrender to service. Oil poured over fine flour signifies the Holy Spirit. Frankincense signifies Intercession and meditation. The loaves were to be without leaven (Pride/Hypocrisy), honey (sensual indulgence) and should include salt (honesty/preservation from corruption.)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Offerings Law of Offerings 5 Different type of offering are mentioned in Leviticus, chapters 1-7. Peace Offering A blood sacrifice for peace with God. Types the blood of Christ bringing the believer peace with God.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Offerings Law of Offerings 5 Different type of offering are mentioned in Leviticus, chapters 1-7. Sin Offering Taken outside the camp. Types Christ becoming sin for every person.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Offerings Law of Offerings 5 Different type of offering are mentioned in Leviticus, chapters 1-7. Trespass Offering Two types presented: Trespass against God. Trespass against man. Represents the blood of Christ cleansing transgressions of God’s moral law.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Priests Law of Priestly Consecration (Leviticus 8-10) The High Priest - Aaron Typified Christ Represented the people Was a mediator of sorts between God and Man. Held to the highest of standards for holiness.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Priests Law of Priestly Consecration (Leviticus 8-10) The Blood Used in the consecration of the priests. Applied 3 Places The Ear: for hearing God The Hand: for service to God The Foot: for walking with God

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Purity Law of Purity (Leviticus 11-15) 4 distinctions: Clean Unclean Leprous Bodily Discharges Dietary laws showed Israel’s separation from the world as God’s holy nation. The laws of Purity show a picture of God’s standards for holiness.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Atonement The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16) A day which all looked eagerly toward. A day devoted to repentance and worship The day the high priest would enter the Most Holy Place and make atonement for sins. Pointed directly to Calvary and Christ. The day of Atonement is a reiteration of everything covered from chapters 1-15.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Sacrifice Law of Sacrifice (Leviticus 17) 2 main ideas: Place Sacrifices must be brought a certain way. The tabernacle door is a type of Christ. To not sacrifice God’s way means that you sacrifice to someone or something else. Substance Blood has always been the cornerstone of sacrifice. Blood alone made the atonement. The main theme of this law is that faith must always be accompanied by obedience.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Relationships Law of Relationships (Leviticus 18-22) Relationship Laws: A necessary “reset” from the moral corruption of Egypt. Laws pertaining to: Sexuality Acquaintances Respect Spirituality Discipline Social standing Hatred / revenge Integrity immigration

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Feasts Law of Feasts (Leviticus 23-24) 7 Feasts: Passover Unleavened Bread First Fruits Pentecost Trumpets Day of Atonement Tabernacles Chapter 24 also gives daily tabernacle instructions.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Leviticus – Land Law of Land (Leviticus 25-26) 2 main principles: Stewardship Sabbath Rest Law of Vows (Leviticus 27) Jubilee: Forgiven debt and release from binding words.