Chances are, if you have read through the Bible, you found your first biggest challenge in Leviticus. You may even be afraid of some of the content in this book. But by God’s grace, let’s dive into it together. Here are a few reasons to motivate us to take up this task.

• Discipleship – to partake of all of Scripture. To learn how the parts contribute to the whole and how the whole contributes to the parts. What is the role of the Law in Canon of Scripture and what function does it play now that Jesus has come.
• Apologetics – to give a reasonable defense for the claims of Christianity. Leviticus can be the brunt of wrongful accusations in the world or the source of curious questions.
• Exalt & Treasure Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ – imagine Leviticus as a shadow that you can trace and follow all the way to the substance – Jesus.

Here are a few suggestions for how you can participate in this series:

1. Read the sermon texts ahead of time. This series is really an overview and therefore we will be covering multiple chapters at a time. So, we will not read or cover everything in Leviticus. Reading ahead of time can prepare your heart as well as familiarize yourself with the portion of the book we will be in. See sermon schedule for texts which will be preached.
2. Use the sermon discussion questions. One of the best ways to solidify what you heard in the message is to consider its implications for your life, talk about it as a family or LIFE Group, and pray about it. These sermon discussion questions are designed for this very thing. You can find them on the back of the sermon notes or on the church website.

How do sinners dwell with a holy God? The 5 books written by Moses resound with this question. Right at the center, Leviticus, proclaims the answer. All of the Law shows us our need of salvation, displays the Savior, and shows us how to walk with Him.

Finally, if you are looking for a helpful crash course on the book, I would commend the Bible Projects video on Leviticus.