Name Name – Hebrew: “And He Called” – English: “Things concerning Levites” Author & Date Author & Date – Moses – 1445 B.C. or c.1259 B.C.
Structure Structure – Chapters 1-10: Offerings & priests – Chapters 11-15: Clean & Unclean – Chapter 16: Day of Atonement – Chapters 18-22: Holiness – Chapters 23-24: Feasts & justice – Chapter 25: Property & slaves – Chapters 26-27: Blessings, curses, & vows
Significant themes & theology Significant themes & theology – God is holy – God’s people are to be holy – Spiritual leaders have great responsibility – God’s grace is essential
Understanding the law Understanding the law – The covenant was for the nation of Israel – The covenant was never a means to salvation – Jesus is Mediator of the New Covenant – Mosaic covenant no longer applicable as law – Law should be seen as lessons & principles – Must interpret principles through NT grid
Some basic principles Some basic principles – Regarding Cleanness: We must be clean to approach God – Regarding Sacrifice: Sin must be atoned for – Regarding Ceremony: We should remember God’s deeds in worship & celebration – Regarding morality: We are called to holiness