“God loves to be approached, but we must do so on His terms” Leviticus 10:1:20

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“God loves to be approached, but we must do so on His terms”  Leviticus 10:1:20

The word Leviticus derives from the tribe of Levi, whose members were set aside by the Lord to be His priests and worship leaders.  Moses, the author of the book of Levi and Arron was a part of the Levi Tribe. As a title, the word is translated ‘pertaining to the Levites,’ and although that tribe as such is not emphasized throughout the book, the priestly subject matter renders the title appropriate.” Its content was originally meant to instruct the new nation of Israel in proper worship and right living, so that they might reflect the character of their divine King. The Laws found in Leviticus was spoken by God to Moses at or near Mount Sinai, where the Israelites camped for some time. God delivered these detailed laws after the original Ten Commandments. “The book of Leviticus was the first book studied by a Jewish child; yet is often among the last books of the Bible to be studied by a Christian.”  Today’s readers are often put off by the book’s lists of laws regarding diet, sacrifice, and social behavior. But within these highly detailed directives we discover the holiness— of God.  And we learn how sin devastates humanity’s relationship with their Creator. God established the sacrificial system so that His covenant people might enjoy His fellowship through worship; it also allowed for repentance and renewal:

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