Essential Components of the Christian Life
An Exposition of Leviticus 19
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)
Prioritize the Lord
August 16, 2020 • Roger Skepple
In the World, Not of the World (Part 3) 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) B. Safeguard the Helpless (19:20-22) C. Prioritize the Lord (19:23-25) 1. The Importance of Prioritizing the Lord 2. The Test of Prioritizing the Lord 3. The Implication of Prioritizing the Lord for Us D. Avoid Pagan Customs (19:26-31) ● The Temptation 1. Related to Determining the Will of God (19:26) a. The Components of Divination (19:26a) b. The Identification of Divination (19:26b) a. A Warning for the Modern Church Ephesians 5:17-19 The believer must be Spirit filled. 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 The believer must sorrow for sin. John 7:16-17; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Peter 2:13-17 The believer must be submissive to both God and their ordained human heads. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 The believer must be sanctified. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 The believer must be satisfied in the Lord. Hebrews 10:32-39; 1 Peter 4:12-19 The believer must suffer for His name sake.
Safeguarding the Helpless
August 9, 2020 • Roger Skepple
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
Divine Distinctions
August 2, 2020 • Roger Skepple
In the World, Not of the World (Part 1) 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) A. The Covenant (19:3-4) B. The Sacrifices (19:5-8) C. The Poor (19:9-10) 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) The Theological Framework – The Called Called From Called To borne on eagles’ wings out of Egypt brought to Myself the peoples my own possession among all the earth is Mine to Me a kingdom of priests and holy nation The Biblical Framework – Holiness: Status Vs. Condition ● Gifts to God ● A Means of Communion with God ● To Execute Consecration and Purification Status: Common/Profane ≠ Holy Condition: Unclean ≠ Clean Status: Common/Profane ➔ Holy Condition: Unclean ➔ Clean Status: Common/Profane ➔ Atonement ➔ Holy Condition: Unclean ➔ Atonement ➔ Clean The Theological and Biblical Implications IV. Expressed through Adhering to the Divine Distinctions (19:19-31) A. Respect God’s Distinctions (19:19) 1. The Meaning of the Distinctions 2. The Distinctions 3. The Implications of the Distinctions
Seeing You in Me (Part b)
June 14, 2020 • Roger Skepple
The Essential Components of the Christian Life An Exposition of Leviticus 19 Seeing You in Me (b) Leviticus 19:11-18 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) A. Deal Honestly (19:11-12) B. Repudiate Exploitation (19:13-14) C. Seek Justice (19:15-16) 1. The Ubiquitous Nature of Legal Life 2. The Demand to Avoid Injustice (19:15a) 3. The Essence of Biblical Justice (19:15b-c) 4. The Dangers Associated with Injustice (19:16) D. Exemplify Love (19:17-18) 1. By Rejecting Hatred (19:17) 2. By Refusing Vengeance (19:18a-b) 3. By Embracing Covenant Loyalty (19:18c-d)
Seeing You in Me (Part a)
June 7, 2020 • Roger Skepple
Seeing You in Me (a) Leviticus 19:11-18 Seeing with Different Eyes III. Expressed through Loyalty to the Divine Community (19:11-18) ● The Letter of the Law and the Spirit of the Law A. Deal Honestly (19:11-12) B. Repudiate Exploitation (19:13-14) 1. For Financial Gain (19:13) 2. For Social Superiority (19:14) ● New Covenant Manifestation
A Real Covenant Keeper
May 31, 2020 • Roger Skepple
A Real Covenant Keeper Leviticus 19:3-10 The Importance of Covenant in the Bible I. Prologue: God Calls Israel to Fidelity to Him (19:1-2) II. Expressed through Faithfulness to the Divine Covenant (19:3-10) A. The Covenant (19:3-4) 1. Parental Honor (19:3a) 2. Sabbath Dedication (19:3b) 3. God’s Exclusivity (19:4) B. The Sacrifices (19:5-8) 1. The Significance of the Peace Offering 2. The Sacrifice of the Peace Offering (19:5) 3. The Stipulations of the Peace Offering (19:6-8) C. The Poor (19:9-10) 1. The Meaning of the Command: The Practice of Gleaning (19:9-10b) 2. The Concern of the Command: The Nature of the Poor (19:10c-d)
Holy Unto the Lord
May 24, 2020 • Roger Skepple
A Sermon Worth Remembering - Holy Unto the Lord Leviticus 19:1-2 God Introduces His Sermon to the Nation I. Prologue: God Calls Israel to Fidelity to Him (19:1-2) A. The Divine Source of This Message (19:1) 1. Through Moses 2. Through Divine Designees 3. Through Jesus’ Apostles B. The Divine Purpose of This Message (19:2) 1. The Objects: The Corporate Body of Israel (19:2a) 2. The Demand: The Call to Holiness (19:2b) 3. The Reason: The Fact of God’s Own Holiness (19:2c) Conclusion: Holiness – A New Testament Essential
Introduction to Leviticus 19
May 17, 2020 • Roger Skepple
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)