Penalties for crimes in Israel were severe. Many things were considered capital crimes, worthy of death, in their legal system: offering children to idols, consulting with mediums, cursing one's father or mother, adultery, and incest. Priests were to conduct themselves in specific ways as well: he shall not touch anything dead and defile himself, except … Continue reading Penalties for Breaking the Law (Leviticus 20:1 – 22:16)
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Moral and Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 19)
The opening words of this chapter gives the overarching theme for the entire chapter, Leviticus 19:2 (NKJV) 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. The commandment to be holy is seen as God's statement … Continue reading Moral and Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 19)
Moral and Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 19)
The opening words of this chapter gives the overarching theme for the entire chapter, Leviticus 19:2 (NKJV) 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. The commandment to be holy is seen as God's statement … Continue reading Moral and Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 19)
Law Concerning Blood and Sexual Morality (Leviticus 17 & 18)
Laws Concerning Blood relate to the fact that God designated the blood as the principle of life in an individual, animal, or other creature. Therefore, Israelites were prohibited from eating anything with blood still in it. Any animal which was killed for food must have the blood drained from it before it was prepared for … Continue reading Law Concerning Blood and Sexual Morality (Leviticus 17 & 18)
The Interdependence of the Body: Lean on Me (1 Corinthians 12:23-26)
Sermon Notes from Sunday, June 7, 2015 1 Corinthians 12:23 And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, 24 but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which … Continue reading The Interdependence of the Body: Lean on Me (1 Corinthians 12:23-26)
The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 15 & 16)
Following a chapter concerning emissions from men and women which simply identify bodily emissions as unclean, the writer turns to the procedures and significance of the Day of Atonement. First, access to the Holy of Holies (Most Holy Place) was restricted to times when the Lord deemed it appropriate. Aaron would come into the Most … Continue reading The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 15 & 16)
Concerning Those Healed of Leprosy (Leviticus 14:1 – 57
The laws concerning how to treat those who were healed of leprosy. There were specific guidelines including the healed shaving their bodies and getting rid of all clothing or personal items that may have had the virus attached. Also, the priest would examine them days later and anoint them in order to truly proclaim their … Continue reading Concerning Those Healed of Leprosy (Leviticus 14:1 – 57
The Laws Concerning Leprosy (Leviticus 13:1 – 59)
The laws concerning leprosy are convoluted and confusing, but probably made perfect sense to a society that experienced leprosy firsthand. White flesh, yellow flesh, red spots, white hair, yellow hair, burns, getting rid of infested clothing, breaking and disposing of infected pots or the wall of your house...Wow! The bottom line to me in all … Continue reading The Laws Concerning Leprosy (Leviticus 13:1 – 59)
Touching the Unclean (Leviticus 11:24–12:8)
The dietary laws are extended here to include even touching the unclean, including the animals that were considered unclean in the dietary laws preceding this section. However, now some other situations are added to the list of unclean things. Anything dead is considered unclean, and blood, specifically menstrual blood and women menstruating, are considered unclean … Continue reading Touching the Unclean (Leviticus 11:24–12:8)
Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11:1 – 23)
The very specific laws of the Israelites concerning which animals may be consumed and which may not would wipe out half the diet of many Americans. Prohibiting all pork, rabbit, deer, and many other land animals. any crustaceans (shrimp, crab, lobster, but not fish), many types of birds (not chicken, though), and most insects, this … Continue reading Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11:1 – 23)
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