In the World, Not of the World (Part 2)
Leviticus 19:19-31
I. Prologue: God Calls Israel to Fidelity to Him (19:1-2)
II. Expressed through Faithfulness to the Divine Covenant (19:3-10)
III. Expressed through Loyalty to the Divine Community (19:11-18)
IV. Expressed through Adhering to the Divine Distinctions (19:19-31)
A. Respect God’s Distinctions (19:19)
Contextual Matters
● The Bible and Patriarchy
“a system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is
traced through the male line.”
● The Equality of the Sexes
● The Nature of Biblical Relationships
● The Reality of Inequality
B. Safeguard the Helpless (19:20-22)
1. The Individuals Involved
2. The Situation
3. The Implications of this Law
Safeguarding the Helpless
Leviticus 19:20-22
August 9, 2020 • Roger Skepple
Summary of Leviticus 19
September 6, 2020 • Roger Skepple
A Sermon Worth Remembering, Deux Leviticus 19:37 Leviticus 19: Series Review ● The Purpose Behind the Series ● Series Introduction (1 Sermon) A Sermon Worth Remembering – Holy Unto the Lord (19:1-2) (1 Sermon) I. Prologue: God Calls Israel to Fidelity to Him (19:1-2) A Real Covenant Keeper (19:3-10) (1 Sermon) II. Expressed through Faithfulness to the Divine Covenant (19:3-10) A. The Covenant (19:3-4) B. The Sacrifices (19:5-8) C. The Poor (19:9-10) Seeing You in Me (19:11-18) (2 Sermons) III. Expressed through Loyalty to the Divine Community (19:11-18) A. Deal Honestly (19:11-12) B. Repudiate Exploitation (19:13-14) C. Seek Justice (19:15-16) D. Exemplify Love (19:17-18) In the World, Not of the World (19:19-31) (4 Sermons) IV. Expressed through Adhering to the Divine Distinctions (19:19-31) A. Respect God’s Distinctions (19:19) B. Safeguard the Helpless (19:20-22) C. Prioritize the Lord (19:23-25) D. Avoid Pagan Customs (19:26-31) Sons of the Most High (19:32-36) (1 Sermon) V. Expressed through Reflecting Divine Protections (19:32-36) A. Honor the Aged (19:32) B. Honor the Stranger (19:33-34) C. Honor the Patron (19:35-36) A Sermon Worth Remembering, Deux (19:37) (1 Sermon) VI. Epilogue: God Reminds Israel of Her Covenant Call for Faithfulness (19:37)