The Burden of Holiness: The Book of Leviticus (Week 2)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - 1 Corinthians 3:16; Leviticus 1:1-9; 2:1-16; 3:1-5; 12; 4:1-33; 5:1-19; Hebrews 4:16; 9:1, 11-15, 21-23; 10:1-18

 

Every year, thousands of people set out to read the Bible in its entirety; every year, a large percentage stop when they get to Leviticus, a book that lays out in embarrassing detail the limits of God's law for the Israelites.

What can we learn from this strange book? Join us as we seek to understand its place in the larger narrative of the Bible, and learn how it speaks to us today.

The Burden of Holiness: The Book of Leviticus

Week 2

I. Introduction/Recap
A. “Be holy, as I am holy”
B. Holiness is different
C. Two basic divisions: holiness in worship versus daily living
D. “For Them” versus “For Us”

II. Holiness in Worship: the Great Sacrifices
A. Worship & Sacrifice in the Ancient World
--- 1. Rituals Involving Idols
--- 2. Sacrifice as “Magic” & Manipulation
B. The Sacrifices & Sacrifices
--- 1. The Sweet Savor Offerings
------ a. “Whole Offering”
------ b. Grain Offering
------ c. Offering of “Well Being”
--- 2. Purification Offering
--- 3. Reparation Offering
--- 4. Other Illustrations

III. Themes
A. The Supremacy of God
B. The Seriousness of Sin
C. The Grace of God

IV. Looking Forward: A Sacrifice for All Sin

 

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