The book of Leviticus is the 3rd book of the Law, written by the Holy Spirit through Moses.

The word Leviticus has Greek roots, meaning “concerning the Levites”. In Hebrew, the book is called Wayikra (וַיִּקְרָא), meaning "And He called” – which is the very first words of the Book.

Approximately 90% of the Book of Leviticus is God speaking. Many people have Bibles that have Red Letters – referencing when Jesus speaks in the New Testament. Here in Leviticus is mostly God speaking…. So while it is the book where most people typically stop there reading plan, because the details seem strange to us and over our heads… they’re important because God is speaking!

Finishing the book of Exodus last week, we know that the Tabernacle has now been constructed, and the sacrificial system is to be implemented next for the nation of Israel. A system that would allow a Holy God to continue to live amongst an unclean people. Providing provision for them to draw near to Him.

The system of sacrifices stood at the heart of the Mosaic covenant because human beings were unable to fully keep God’s law. Since perfect obedience was beyond reach, sin required atonement, and God provided sacrifice as the means to address their guilt. Every offering or sacrifice that we see in Leviticus carried purpose and meaning, ultimately anticipating the flawless and final sacrifice that Christ would make through His death on the cross (Hebrews 7:27; 9:11–28).