Leviticus• Name–Hebrew: “And He Called”–English: “Things concerning Levites”

• Author & Date–Moses–1445 B.C. or c.1259 B.C.

Leviticus• 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

Leviticus• Significant themes & theology–God is holy–God’s people are to be holy–Spiritual leaders have great

responsibility–God’s grace is essential

Leviticus• 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the nation of Israel–The covenant was never a means to salvation– Jesus is Mediator of the New Covenant–Mosaic covenant no longer applicable as law– Law should be seen as lessons & principles–Must interpret principles through NT grid

Leviticus• 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