Leviticus 1 ”The Way Begins with Sacrifice”

Title: "The Way Begins with Sacrifice"
Text: Leviticus

We now come to the book of Leviticus. So far we have covered the four Great events of Genesis (The Creation, The Fall, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel.) We then looked at the four important people of Genesis (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph). We then saw Israel triumphantly delivered out of Egypts bondage through the blood of the Passover Lamb. We learned about the Red Sea parting, the law, and the Tabernacle.  “And the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.” — Exodus 40:34. Leviticus is a marvelous study that will answer the question of how a sinful people can not only approach, but also live for a Holy God.

Leviticus:
- 3rd book of the Bible (3 of 5 Books of Moses)
- 27 chapters and 859 verses

The title of this season is “The Way of Holiness.” The word Holiness means to be set apart unto God—to belong to Him and reflect His character.  God's presence, purity, and perfection are all connected to His Holiness. Isaiah spoke of “The way of holiness,” in Isaiah 35. 
"And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein." - Isaiah 35:8

What is the Way of Holiness? The way of Holiness is a path where God’s redeemed people walk with Him. This is what Leviticus is about. God not only rescues Israel from Egypt; He is teaches them how to live.  1 Peter 1:16 (KJV): "Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy".

Sinful people cannot approach God without Sacrifice. Therefore, this is where Leviticus starts. The title of the message is "The Way Begins with Sacrifice". Remember, Holiness always starts with us coming to God His way. 

 

A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.

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