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Introduction to Leviticus 19
Leviticus 19:1-37
May 17, 2020 • Roger Skepple
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The Structure of Leviticus
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)
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