Leviticus 16 details Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, when the priest would make sacrifices to cover the sins of Israel. This was the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, symbolizing atonement through blood—the bull and goats sacrificed, including the scapegoat sent into the wilderness carrying the people’s sins. Our teacher, John Mathews, explains that while the Old Testament sacrifices temporarily covered sins, they had to be repeated yearly. Today, Jesus is our ultimate atonement, offering a perfect sacrifice for sin once and for all. This chapter shows God’s immense grace, His demand for holiness, and the cost of resisting sin. It asks believers to live repentant lives and fully embrace the forgiveness offered through Christ. This lesson reminds us why Jesus’s sacrifice is so significant and challenges us to live in gratitude for the salvation He provides.
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Leviticus 13 & 14 Unclean! Unclean!
Leviticus chapters 13 and 14 focus on skin diseases like leprosy and the ceremonial rules surrounding them. The priests diagnosed and isolated lepers to protect the community and maintain tabernacle holiness. Our teacher, John Mathews, compares leprosy to sin—how it starts small, spreads, and damages lives. Sin, like disease, separates us from God and others. The chapters also remind us of Jesus touching and healing lepers, proving His power and breaking societal barriers. While we might not face physical leprosy today, these chapters encourage reflection on sin as an impurity needing purification. Jesus provides ultimate cleansing and restoration for all who turn to Him. This study reveals the importance of keeping purity in worship and resisting the spread of spiritual impurity in our lives and communities.
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Leviticus 12 & 15 For Her And For Him
Leviticus 12 and 15 emphasize ceremonial purification related to everyday bodily functions. These chapters show that impurity isn’t always sinful—it’s often part of normal life. For instance, childbirth requires purification rituals, and bodily discharges make someone ceremonially unclean. Our teacher, John Mathews, explains that these rules helped ensure the holiness of the tabernacle, where God dwelled among His people. While these ceremonial laws are not needed today, they remind us of the larger point: separation from impurity and striving to live holy lives. Jesus broke the barriers that separated us from God, offering full and permanent forgiveness. However, these chapters challenge us to recognize the importance of maintaining purity—not just outwardly but in our hearts, as sin still distorts every part of humanity. God asks us to be set apart for Him, even in how we handle everyday aspects of life.
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Leviticus 11 Impurity Should Not Be On The Menu
Leviticus 11 talks about pure and impure animals in the Old Testament dietary laws. These laws weren’t just about food—they taught deep spiritual lessons. Clean animals like those that chew their cud symbolize ruminating over God’s Word, while parted-hoof animals represent a separated, holy walk. Both traits are necessary to live a God-honouring life: focusing on the Word and living set apart from the world. God used these dietary laws to teach holiness, reminding the Israelites to stay distinct from pagan practices and impurities. While these ceremonial laws are no longer required for Christians today, striving for holiness remains important. Our teacher, John Mathews, reminds us that impurity doesn’t just come from outward things—it often comes from within. Ultimately, God calls us to be holy because He is holy, setting a higher standard for living lives that honour Him.
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Leviticus 6-10 Holy Fire
The theme for Leviticus 6-10 is “Holy Fire.” Aaron and his sons were chosen as priests to represent people before God. They were responsible for sacrifices as God instructed, reminding us to approach Him with reverence. When they followed God’s exact instructions, He demonstrated His approval through holy fire consuming the offering, showing that obedience matters. But Nadab and Abihu disrespected God by offering unauthorized "strange fire," leading to their immediate death—a warning against taking God lightly or disobeying His holiness. These chapters also show how God uses priests and church leaders to teach, guide, and offer sacrifices, pointing ahead to Jesus as the ultimate High Priest. Today, we approach God not through Old Testament priests but through Christ. We are all called to honour God deeply while being mindful of His holiness in our lives.
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