As we take a look at the next section of Leviticus we look at ways that the Israelites were taught to love their neighbor as themselves, speaking of laws of personal holiness. Chapter 17 deals with the Altar, regulations regarding sacrifices and blood and Chapter 18 deals with not following the customs of the other nations in their sexual practices.
Chapter 17 The Regulations Regarding Sacrifices and Blood
- In Leviticus 17:3-9 we find five times the one place of sacrifice is divinely ordained
- The meaning is clear. There is only one place where God meets sinful man: the cross, which the altar at the door of the tabernacle was a type.
- Write out Romans 3:23-25
- The meaning is clear. There is only one place where God meets sinful man: the cross, which the altar at the door of the tabernacle was a type.
- In Leviticus 17:11 we find the sanctity and meaning of the blood sacrifice
- Write out Hebrews 9:14
- So in the first part we have the fact – that through the blood of Calvary’s lamb, and nothing else, we find our Way to God.
- Write out Leviticus 17:16. Think about this in relation to our repentance today.
Leviticus 18 Sexual Prohibitions
- This is to set apart His people concerning sex
- Write out verse 3-5
- In Verses 1-20 what words are used to describe the various types of sexual intercourse? Example: defiling, shameful, etc…
- Verses 21-23 talk about child sacrifice, homosexuality and sex with animals
- what words are used here to describe these acts?
- Write out verse 24
- Write out verse 29
We are held to a higher standard as God’s people. What did you learn about the God or even people in this text? Was there something new you learned today? What can you walk away from this lesson with?
Today’s reflective question: “What specific sins do I need to become aware of under the gaze of God?” While sitting in silence, ask God to reveal anything you may not have understood as sin but have done. Ask Him to search your heart and show any way of wickedness that you need to turn from. We all have things, and the Lord graciously reveals them to us when we ask (and even when we don’t ask).
Connect With the Word 
God holds his people to a higher standard then the world. What the Lord was speaking to me was what part of my life is showing that I look like the world still vs what part of my life shows I am a follower of Christ. I am to rid my life of any part that looks like the world – He want’s me to be separate from the world. That comes with repentance and a constant coming to him with my sin.
As I sit here and read I have instrumental music on and Lead Me To The Cross comes on. Here are those lyrics (so fitting tonight):
Savior I come, Quiet my soul, remember
Redemption’s hill, Where Your blood was spilled, For my ransom
Everything I once held dear I count it all as lost
Lead me to the cross, Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh,, lead me, lead me to the cross
You were as I, Tempted and trialed, Human
The word became flesh, Bore my sin and death, Now You’re risen
Everything I once held dear, I count it all as lost
Lead me to the cross, Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh,, lead me, lead me to the cross…
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My favorite tame away from todays lesson was when I wrote out Leviticus 17:16 and was asked to look at it in relation to repentance. “But if they do not wash their clothes and bathe themselves, they will be held responsible.” My mind was blown. When you consider this with repentance, God is basically telling us to “come clean.” That was very cool to me.
Susan
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