Timeline:
1526 b.c.- Moses' birth 1446 b.c.- The plagues and the first Passover 1446 b.c.- The Exodus 1446 b.c.- The Ten commandments & Mt. Sinai 1446-1406 b.c.- The desert wanderings 1406 b.c.- Moses dies; Joshua becomes leader 1406 b.c.- Israelites enter Canaan Outline: I. Laws & Instructions for Offerings (1-7) II. Aaron & His Sons as God's Priests (8-10) III. Rules for Holy Living (11-15) IV. The Day of Atonement (16) V. Practical Holiness (17-22) VI. The Sabbath, Feasts, & Seasons (23-25) VII. Conditions for God's Blessing (26-27) Author & Audience: Tradition states that Moses is the author, as he is credited with authoring the other books of the Pentateuch. The Pentateuch is Genesis through Deuteronomy. It is also possible (and a bit more likely) that the stories and laws were passed down via oral tradition and then written, with many different authors contributing to the text. The audience was, of course, the Israelites. The Levites (priests) read it, as did the people (or had it read to them, as some weren’t literate). The purpose of the book was to teach God’s laws and the reason for the covenant they had with Him. Themes: Leviticus covers- sometimes in tiring detail- the rules for living a holy life. It takes place at the foot of Mt. Sinai, where the Ten Commandments were received. 1) Holiness. This book is very focused on how to live a holy life, with the “rules of conduct” written out in detail. This sort of detail makes it clear that there is not room for falling short when living a godly life. 2) Sin and atonement. It also highlights how when one does sin, it is important to make proper atonement. As with Numbers & Deuteronomy, there will be less "word by word" quotes from the book, and more "summaries." I will, however, post the actual chapters and verses I used; you can read them in full if you so wish.
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Jennifer Becker Landsberger
Who am I? Freelance writer (magazines, websites, & copywriting), Catholic, military wife, and Mensan. Double Bachelor's in History & Psychology. Witnessing by charity and love are above all. Studying the Bible and beyond helps me on this quest. Feel free to join my walk into the Bible.
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Oh creator of the universe, who has set the stars in the heavens and causes the sun to rise and set, shed the light of your wisdom into the darkness of my mind. Fill my thoughts with a loving knowledge of you, that I may bring you like to others. Just as you can make even babies speak your truth, instruct my tongue and guide my pen to convey the wonderful glory of the Gospel. Make my intellect sharp, my memory clear, and my words eloquent, so that I may faithfully interpret the mysteries what you have revealed. Categories
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