Legal Code – Criminal Code: Laws of Leprosy (Leviticus 13:1-46)
Laws of Leprosy (Leviticus 13:1-46) – The word “leprosy” when found in the Bible refers to any skin disease. There have been three leper colonies found near in the southern part of Israel and when the remains were tested there were not any cases of leprosy discovered. This is another passage that can feel like you have to over spiritualize …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: Laws of Motherhood (Leviticus 12:1-8)
For the record this is officially my 100th post. That really doesn’t mean much, but seemed like a reason to celebrate in the recesses of my own mind. This also fitting as I now understand the last point wasn’t just about the moment of birth, but really about nine months of suffering… poor wife. Laws of Motherhood (Leviticus 12:1-8) – …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: Kosher Laws (Leviticus 11:1-47)
Kosher Laws (Leviticus 11:1-47) – This is another passage that gets quickly glossed over in the Gentile church because as Gentiles we are not required to keep the letter of these laws. The problem is there is an incredible principle of holiness that is being totally forgotten in Christendom today: God cares about what we put into our bodies and …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: God v. Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-20)
Case Study: God v. Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-20) – The Law contains a number of case studies. These are not simply a list of laws, but instead round out the Law with real examples of application and even sometimes clarify the principle and heart of the Law. Let us take a look at Nadab and Abihu, two of Aaron’s …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: Priestly Work
Priestly Work (Leviticus 9:1-24) – This passage gives us the test case of Aaron, the high priest, as he offered up the sacrifices of the people. The passage offers some good insight into the priorities and a job we have a representatives of the Lord: “Job to Do” (Leviticus 9:1-7) – After the consecration of the priests and the week …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: Consecration of the Priesthood
Consecration of the Priests – Meloim (Leviticus 8:22-24) – The priests had to sacrifice bull for the sin offering (8:14), a ram for the burnt offering (8:18), and then another ram for their consecration. That was a pretty penny in ancient times. Let us take a look at some principles: “Serious Stuff” Principle (Leviticus 8:1-2) – Here we see the …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: Priestly Role
Priestly Role (Leviticus 6:8-7:38) – This passage goes into great detail about how the priest was to handle each type of offering. Rather that focus on the details of what the priest did with each offering let us explore each offering the priest was involved in and how the reflects how they were involved in the lives of people: “Accountability …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: Sin Offering
Sin Offering – Chatahah (4:1-5:13) – The Hebrew word “Chatahah” means to “miss the mark”. It comes from an archery term meaning to pull back the string, let the arrow fly, and come no where near the vicinity of the target. How often do we feel like that is what we are doing in our Christian lives (if we can …
Read MoreLegal Code – Criminal Code: Peace Offering
Peace Offering- Shelmim (3:1-17) – The word translated “peace” comes from the word “shelmim” or “shalom”. The best translation for the word is that things are as they should be. The modern Hebrew word for a check at a restaurant is literally a ”bill of peace”. When someone offers you a service you need to set things right by paying …
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