The Essential Components of the Christian Life
An Exposition of Leviticus 19
Introduction to Leviticus 19
The Importance of Leviticus 19 to Biblical Praxis
● It Helps Define the Law
● It Informs the Message of the Prophets
● It Provides a Foundation to New Testament Praxis
The Book of Leviticus
● The Background of the Book
● The Structure of the Book
I. The Way to Worship: The Sacrifices (1:1-16:34)
A. The Laws Regulating the Sacrifices (1:1-7:38)
B. The Establishment of the Priesthood (8:1-10:20)
C. The Laws Regarding Uncleanness (11:1-15:57)
D. The Day of Atonement (16:1-34)
II. The Life of Worship: Holiness (17:1-27:34)
A. The Laws Regulating the Sacrifices and Eating Meat (17:1-16)
B. The Laws Regulating Sexual and Neighborly Relationships (18:1-19:37)
C. The Laws Regulating Capital Crimes (20:1-27)
D. The Laws Regulating the Priest’s Holiness (21:1-22:33)
E. The Laws Regulating Required Festivals (23:1-44)
F. The Laws Regulating the Tabernacle and Blasphemy (24:1-23)
G. The Laws Regulating the Sabbatical and Jubilee Years (25:1-55)
H. The Rehearsing of the Covenant Blessings and Curses (26:1-46)
I. The Laws Regulating Votive Gifts (27:1-34)
The Message of Leviticus 19
● The Law Reflects the Character of God
● The Attainability of Holiness
● The Comprehensive Nature of Holiness
● The Law as an Expression of Love
The Design of the Chapter
The Structure of the Chapter
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)
V. Expressed through Reflecting Divine Protections (19:32-37)
VI. Epilogue: God Reminds Israel of Her Covenant Call for Faithfulness (19:37)
Introduction to Leviticus 19
Leviticus 19:1-37
May 17, 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)