Whew, I must admit that I have found Leviticus a very interesting Book at times, but definitely a tough recording. The advantage of Genesis and Exodus is that there is a great deal of narrative, so you can follow the chronological birth, exploits and passing of our ancestors. Not so with Leviticus, it is a straight listing of laws and ordinances for the most part except with the passing of Nadab and Abihu (Aaron's sons).
Nonetheless, it clearly spells out that which is clean and unclean, the differing offerings and rituals of the Israelites and truly reveals the character of Christ in his disdain for the rigid legalism of the Pharisees during the time of His teachings. The rigidness of the laws, and the brutal finality of the consequences of sin, sins that we commit every day, is a real wake up call.
"If a person sins and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord's commands, even though he does not know it, he is quilty and will be held responsible" Leviticus 5:17 NIV (Emphasis mine)
Really adds the capital "S" to Saved doesn't it!
Saved from our rebelliousness against God as well as our ignorance of God's commands!
I am starting on reading 39 tonight to get ahead of the curve because I am certain that if I start making progress and people start getting into the Word, Satan will take notice. I am so thankful with every single reading that we serve such an awesome God, and that He makes His will known to us...and it is all written down.
Thank you for all of your encouragement and prayer, and please listen to a reading or two and provide your feedback and what you have learned (other than Aaron's got a cheap microphone :))
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