This week we look at God’s promises in Leviticus 26, where he tells his people of all the good things they can expect if they follow his laws and keep his commandments. However, we know that bad things sometimes happen to good people who faithfully follow God. That observation raises questions about the validity of […]

In Leviticus chapter 25, God gives the Israelites two very special commands. First, he tells them that just like the seventh day of each week is to be a Sabbath, a day of rest, every seventh year they are to take a whole year of rest. Additionally, every 50 years is to be a super-Sabbath, […]

This week we have the opportunity to be captivated by the glory of a God who is searching for us like a lamp in the darkness. We encounter the glory of God in the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the continuing work of Jesus in our lives. The Bible teaches this by using the […]

This week’s message demonstrates how the festivals outlined in Leviticus chapter 23 reveal God’s plan for humanity. The festivals that were celebrated in the springtime have multiple parallels with Jesus’ life. The festivals that were celebrated in the fall seem to have parallels with what Jesus’ second coming will be like. That places us in […]

Chapter 23 of Leviticus speaks about the rhythms of life, with festivals and sabbath rest. This is echoed throughout the Scriptures, and it’s especially apparent when we look back at Genesis where the seven-day model of creation shows that the Lord both worked and rested. This is still a model for us today. It helps […]

Leviticus 21 contains some seemingly odd prohibitions for the Israelite priests. Why was God so concerned about the everyday lives and behavior of these people? Pastor Lane examines this passage and other supporting Scriptures to show that God wasn’t saying that only perfect people can serve him. Instead, He was using the priests as an […]

As we’ve seen, this series is about a God who is unlike any other gods and a people who are unlike any other people. In the past weeks, we have focused more on the former, on God. This week, we get into Leviticus 17- 20 which shifts focus to people who are unlike any other […]

Leviticus 16 might seem like an odd passage to use for an Easter message. However, this chapter is a wonderful example of how God used religion to bring the Israelite people a kind of freedom that other religions did not. And that was only the beginning. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God […]

This week’s message teaches us about the practices surrounding bodily functions and what seems like some of the oddest passages in Leviticus. At first glance, these appear to be rules for good hygiene. Once we take a step back and look at the text as a whole, we learn more about the character of God […]

Leviticus 11 contains something that can seem extremely odd and arbitrary to the modern reader. This chapter contains a list of dietary restrictions that God gave to the Israelite people. Why would God care what the Israelites ate or didn’t eat? Is God picky? Controlling? And what do ancient dietary laws have to do with us, […]