Leviticus: Keep My Decrees and Follow Them: Journey Through the Bible, #4

By Russell Sherrard

The third book of the Pentateuch takes its name from one of the 12 sons of Jacob, Levi, whose family was chosen by God to act as priests and assistants in the Tabernacle. The book covers the national and personal laws given by God to the Jewish people regarding worship and religious activities. It contains laws regarding cleanliness, morality, ethics and hygiene which guided the Jews on a day–to–day basis and still does today. Animal sacrifice was introduced as a covering for the individual and national sins of the people.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Russell Sherrard
• Release date: Mar 27, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386690726

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Leviticus: Keep My Decrees and Follow Them

Russell Sherrard

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First published in USA, September, 2016

Copyright © Russell Sherrard

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Study of Leviticus Chapter 1

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About the Author

Appendix 1 - Answers to Leviticus Questions

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Author: Moses

Time: 1445 B.C.

Summary: The third book of the Pentateuch takes its name from one of the 12 sons of Jacob, Levi, whose family was ordained by God to minister to him as priests. The book covers the laws of the Jewish people regarding worship and religious activities, both personal and national. It contained laws regarding cleanliness, morality, ethics and hygiene. Animal sacrifice was introduced as an atonement for the individual and national sins of the people.

Key verses: Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the Lord your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the Lord, you makes you holy. (20:7-8)

Main people: The people who bring the offerings (people of God) and the people who sacrifice the offerings (priests).

Leviticus

1. Laws on Sacrifices 1:1-7:38

a) The five main offerings 1:1-6:7

b) Instructions for priests 6:8-7:38

2. Institution of priesthood 8:1-10:20

a) Ordination of Aaron and his sons 8:1-36

b) Aaron's first sacrifices 9:1-24

c) Judgement on Nadab and Abihu 10:1-20

3. Uncleanness and its treatment 11:1-15:33

a) Unclean animals11:1-47

b) Uncleanness of childbirth 12:1-8

c) Unclean diseases and discharges 13:1-15:33

4. Festivals and laws of practical holiness 16:1-27:34

a) The Day of Atonement 16:1-34

b) Sacrifice and eating blood 17:1-16

c) Moral laws:sexual behaviour, honesty, stealing, idolatry 18:1-20:27

d) Rules for priests 21:1-22:33

e) Religious festivals 23:1-44

f) Rules for the tabernacle 24:1-9

g) Punishment for blasphemy, murder 24:10-23

h) Sabbath year, jubilee, land tenure and slavery 25:1-55

i) Blessings and curses for obedience and disobedience 26:1-46

j) Regulations for offerings vowed to the Lord 27:1-34

Leviticus is a most interesting and important book; a book containing a code of sacrificial, ceremonial, civil, and judicial laws, which, for the purity of their morality, the wisdom, justice, and beneficence of their enactments, and the simplicity, dignity, and impressive nature of their rites, are perfectly unrivalled, and altogether worthy of their Divine Author. All the rites and ceremonies of the Mosaic law are at once dignified and expressive. They point out the holiness of their Author, the sinfulness of man, the necessity of an atonement, and the state of moral excellence to which the grace and mercy of the Creator have destined to raise the human soul. They include, as well as point out, the gospel of the Son of God; from which they receive their consummation and perfection. The sacrifices and oblations were significant of the atonement of Christ; the requisite qualities of these sacrifices were emblematical of his immaculate character; and the prescribed mode in the form of these offerings, and the mystical rites ordained, were allusive institutions, calculated to enlighten the apprehensions of the Jews, and to prepare them for the reception of the Gospel. The institution of the high priesthood typified Jesus, the Great High Priest, called and prepared of God, who hath an unchangeable priesthood, and is able to save to the uttermost all that come unto God by him.

There is no substitute for you reading the Bible directly for yourself. The Holy Spirit can speak directly to you as you read the Word. However, some people who read the Bible are like the man in Acts 8:26-39. When asked, Do you understand what you are reading? he replied How can I, unless someone guides me? To help you understand the Bible, God has given pastors, evangelists and teachers. In addition a series of study questions can guide you through the Scriptures. These study questions should be a great tool in increasing your knowledge of God and His Word.

Study of Leviticus Chapter 1

Overview

Lev_1:1, The law of burnt offerings;

Lev_1:3, of the herd;

Lev_1:10, of the flocks;

Lev_1:14, of the fowls.

Please read Leviticus Chapter 1

Lev 1:1 And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,

Lev 1:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.

Lev 1:3 If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.

Lev 1:4 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

Lev 1:5 And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Lev 1:6 And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.

Lev 1:7 And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire:

Lev 1:8 And the priests, Aaron's sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:

Lev 1:9 But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Lev 1:10 And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish.

Lev 1:11 And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about upon the altar.

Lev 1:12 And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:

Lev 1:13 But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Lev 1:14 And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.

Lev 1:15 And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar:

Lev 1:16 And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes:

Lev 1:17 And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but shall not divide it asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that is upon the fire: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Chapter 1 Questions

What type of living things could be offered as a burnt offering?

Who sprinkled the blood on the altar?

After reading the scripture, please answer the related review questions. If, after reading the scripture and trying to answer the question you find that you can't answer the questions please find the answers in Appendix 1

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Study of Leviticus Chapter 2

Overview

Lev_2:1, The meat offering of flour with oil and incense,

Lev_2:4, either baked in the oven,

Lev_2:5, or on a plate,

Lev_2:7, or in a frying-pan;

Lev_2:12, The first fruits not to be burnt on the altar;

Lev_2:13, Salt to be used with every offering;

Lev_2:14, The offering of first fruits in the ear.

Please read Leviticus Chapter 2

Lev 2:1 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it,