The Essential Components of the Christian LifeAn Exposition of Leviticus 19Introduction to Leviticus 19The 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 PraxisThe 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 LoveThe Design of the ChapterThe 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)