The Book of Leviticus may seem un-interesting to many but it is full of ‘types’ pointing to something greater.
There is an emphasis on ‘holiness’, and Peter reminds his readers, “be holy in all you do.” (1 Pet 1:15). And Paul tells us (2 Cor 7:1) to perfect holiness out of reverence for God. (See also Heb 12:14).
Leviticus has much to say about offerings also. The sin offering, irrespective of the type of sin committed, had to be completely without any blemish whatsoever. This is one reason why the Messiah had to be born of a virgin, in order not to inherited Adam’s sin. He also had to live a perfectly sinless life in order for God to accept the sacrifice of himself in place of us sinners. The resurrection demonstrated that God agreed Jesus was sinless and his sacrifice acceptable. Jesus now sits at the Father’s side until the consummation of the present age, when he will return to this earth.
Fellowship (or Peace) offerings likewise had to be without blemish. This rule also applied to redeeming vows. Freewill offerings, however, could be imperfect.
All the offerings were to be in addition to the ‘tithe’. If the ‘tithe’ was with-held then an extra 20% had to be added to its value.
The Book contains much detail about food and hygiene. If observed to day it might improve the health and welfare of many. The Book also deals with the clothing to be worn by the priests, and how they were to keep themselves undefiled. This section contains much symbolism concerning the love of God worked out in the N.T.
Patrick Bateman, Senior Pastor, International Fellowship, Manor Way Borehamwood
There is an emphasis on ‘holiness’, and Peter reminds his readers, “be holy in all you do.” (1 Pet 1:15). And Paul tells us (2 Cor 7:1) to perfect holiness out of reverence for God. (See also Heb 12:14).
Leviticus has much to say about offerings also. The sin offering, irrespective of the type of sin committed, had to be completely without any blemish whatsoever. This is one reason why the Messiah had to be born of a virgin, in order not to inherited Adam’s sin. He also had to live a perfectly sinless life in order for God to accept the sacrifice of himself in place of us sinners. The resurrection demonstrated that God agreed Jesus was sinless and his sacrifice acceptable. Jesus now sits at the Father’s side until the consummation of the present age, when he will return to this earth.
Fellowship (or Peace) offerings likewise had to be without blemish. This rule also applied to redeeming vows. Freewill offerings, however, could be imperfect.
All the offerings were to be in addition to the ‘tithe’. If the ‘tithe’ was with-held then an extra 20% had to be added to its value.
The Book contains much detail about food and hygiene. If observed to day it might improve the health and welfare of many. The Book also deals with the clothing to be worn by the priests, and how they were to keep themselves undefiled. This section contains much symbolism concerning the love of God worked out in the N.T.
Patrick Bateman, Senior Pastor, International Fellowship, Manor Way Borehamwood
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Dated 11th February 2012
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