3. Leviticus
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3. Leviticus (The Choice: Vol.1)
Aaron (High Priest) Category: Sacred responsibility & priestly endurance Could avoid: Refuse priesthood to escape great responsibility.“Bring your brother Aaron and his sons to you… so they may serve me as priests.” (Exodus 28:1 → applied in Leviticus)Cross-Refs: Numbers 18:1; Hebrews 5:1. Chose: Accepted the role of high priest and…
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3. Leviticus (The Choice: Vol.2)
Nadab & Abihu Category: Failure of reverence & priestly obedience Could endure: Offer sacrifices exactly as God commanded.“Among those who approach me I will be proved holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.” (Leviticus 10:3)Cross-Refs: Exodus 28:1; Hebrews 12:28. Chose wrongly: Offered unauthorized fire before…
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7: The Sabbath Year Law
Text: Leviticus 25:1–7Theme: Rest for the Land, Social Equity, and Economic Justice 1. Introduction The Sabbath principle expands in Leviticus 25 from a weekly rhythm for people to a seventh-year rest for the land. This “Sabbath of the land” reflects an integrated theology of time, creation, economics, and justice. It…
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8: Jubilee Year and Sabbath
Text: Leviticus 25:8–17Theme: Liberation, Land Restoration, and Sabbath in Economic Cycles 1. Introduction The Jubilee Year (Hebrew: יֹבֵל, yōvēl) is the culmination of the Sabbath principle applied to national life, introduced in Leviticus 25 as an economic and social reset every fiftieth year. It builds upon the seventh-year Sabbath cycle…
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Leviticus: Holiness, Sacrifice, and Priestly Mediation – A Doctrinal Comparison between Judaism and Christianity
1. Introduction Leviticus, the third book of the Torah/Pentateuch, is primarily concerned with laws governing holiness, ritual purity, sacrifices, and the priesthood. It is foundational for Jewish religious life, prescribing detailed commandments for worship and ethical conduct. Christianity acknowledges Leviticus’ importance but interprets its sacrificial and priestly system as fulfilled…
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Leviticus (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Leviticus played a foundational role in conveying sacrificial systems and purity laws to the Hellenistic world. Terms like holokautōma (burnt offering) were critical in shaping early Christian theology, especially in connection with…
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3. Leviticus (Bible Summary)
A Manual of Worship and Holiness Introduction:Leviticus, the third book in the Pentateuch, is traditionally attributed to Moses. It continues the themes from Exodus, emphasizing God’s holiness and the need for His people to reflect that holiness. It primarily serves as a manual for worship, offering detailed instructions for the…
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3. Leviticus (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected Significance (2) Characters 2.1 Main Figures and Their Roles 2.2 Roles in Theological Framework (3) Background 3.1 Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Context 3.2 Broader Context and Practices (4) Theological and…
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3. Leviticus (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Leviticus 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…