life and death of the Incarnate Son… The social legislation governing Israel was designed for a particular culture at a given period of history and so it… was but for a time, yet the principles which underlay it are timeless and applicable to all generations God’s moral law is in force everywhere and at all times, for it is a re ection of His very being.6 All the laws of Leviticus were designed by God for His glory and for man’s good Paul wrote that “the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, that we may be justi ed by faith” (Gal 3:24) God’s Law shows man his corruption, and is intended to bring conviction of sin J Gresham Machen comments, “A low view of law leads to legalism in religion; a high view of law makes a man a seeker after grace.”7 Look for the purposes cited above as you study the laws of Leviticus (1:1—7:38) The ve o erings described in these chapters were the major o erings of the Israelites’ worship services Below is listed what each o ering meant to the people according to the specifications of Leviticus: Burnt (1:3-17; 6:8-13): Voluntarily devoting all their very being and possessions to God, through purifying fire Meal (2:1-16; 6:14-23): Thanking God and offering their lives for His service Peace (3:1-17; 7:11-34): Participating in the blessings of fellowship with God Sin (4:1—5:13; 6:24-30): Being forgiven because they were sinners Trespass (5:14—6:7; 7:1-10): Being forgiven for the sins they committed Chart 18 identi es some of the Christian C THE FIVE OFFERINGS teachings derived from these ve o erings Think about these, and add your own conclusions (chap 8-10; 21-22) The inauguration of the Old Testament priestly ministry (Exod 28-29; Lev 8) began a new era in Israel’s career, when God, through clear and unmistakable signs, symbols, and events, daily showed forth His righteousness, grace, and glory Priests served especially as mediators, to help D THE PRIESTHOOD maintain fellowship between the holy God and the sinful people Aaron and his four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, were chosen of God to be Israel’s rst priests (Exod 28:1) The quali cations of the priestly o ce matched the awesome responsibility which rested upon the priests’ shoulders It is not surprising, therefore, that ve chapters of Leviticus (8-10; 21-22) are devoted to the consecration and holy disciplines of their ministry The Messianic typology of the Old Testament priesthood is rich, as a reading of Hebrews 8:1—10:18 reveals The one sinless, eternal Mediator between God and man is Christ Jesus (1 Tim 2:5), and the writer of Hebrews devotes many pages to exalt Him and His o ce (“we have such a high priest,” Heb 8:1, italics added) Read and study Hebrews 8:1—10:18 ... are devoted to the consecration and holy disciplines of their ministry The Messianic typology of the Old Testament priesthood is rich, as a reading of Hebrews 8:1—10:18 reveals The one sinless,... 7:1-10): Being forgiven for the sins they committed Chart 18 identi es some of the Christian C THE FIVE OFFERINGS teachings derived from these ve o erings Think about these, and add your own conclusions...study the laws of Leviticus (1:1—7:38) The ve o erings described in these chapters were the major o erings of the Israelites’ worship services Below is listed what each o ering meant to the people