Leviticus | Eastside church of Christ

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The book of Leviticus is one of the more difficult books in the Bible to study. It is not that it is hard to understand, but it is often seen as being tedious, boring, and largely irrelevant to Christians today. However, Leviticus is part of the Old Testament and has been “written for our instruction” (Romans 15:4). As we study the book, we will learn about holiness, worship, sacrifice, authority, purity, and more. All of these apply to our lives as Christians. Paul told the churches of Galatia, “The Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ” (Galatians 3:24). Leviticus points to Jesus and His role as both high priest and the sacrifice which would be offered. The overall theme of the book of Leviticus is holiness. To be holy is to be set apart for God’s purpose. The instructions about sacrifices, the priesthood, sin, cleanliness, etc., were all based on the idea of God’s people being holy as He is holy. Key verse: “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy’” (19:2). This is quoted by Peter (1 Peter 1:16).