Expository Study: Leviticus

In our final study of Leviticus, we finish looking at the rules regarding vows of land as well as rules regarding things already devoted to the Lord such as the firstling, firstborn, firstfruits, etc. and finish with a word about the purpose of the Law in the Mosaic Dispensation as contrasted with the purpose of the Law in this present Dispensation of the Gospel of Grace. Also Reference: Colossians 1:18, Colossians 1:15, Galatians 3:24, 1 Timothy 1:7-11 https://bbfohio.com

We come to the final chapter of Leviticus and begin with instructions regarding voluntary vows. We differentiate between Dispensations but establish the principle upon which the vow system was based, emphasizing the importance of keeping one's word especially when promising God. Also Reference: Ecclesiastes 5:2 , Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, Proverbs 6:16-19, Hebrews 12:7-8 https://bbfohio.com

We finish chapter 26 as the Lord describes the judgment to come upon Israel in the case of apostasy, idolatry and wickedness. And we see the basis for the 70 years of Captivity in Babylon as found in Daniel and Jeremiah, as well as 2 Chronicles. Also Reference: Jeremiah 25:11-13, Jeremiah 29:10-12, v. 2 Chronicles 36:20-21 https://bbfohio.com

In something akin to a "Sermon By God," the LORD lays out his promises if Israel would obey Him and the curses if they rebel. Also Reference: Revelation 7:15-17 https://bbfohio.com

We finish Leviticus 25 with the rules, regulations and limitations established by God upon owning bondservants and bondmaids. We show the differences compared to American slavery prior to 1865 and we end with a discussion of how this pictures the redemption of the Christian by the blood of Messiah, Jesus Christ. Also Reference 2 Peter 2:19, Romans 6:20, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 1:12-14, Colossians 1:12-14, 1 Peter 1:18-21 https://bbfohio.com

We continue our look at the Jubile with emphasis on land ownership (property rights) and then the forbiddance of Jews lending with usury (interest) for increase. Also Reference: Joel 3:2 https://bbfohio.com

Leviticus 25 is a key chapter in the Bible as it clarifies the reason God put Israel in Captivity under Babylonian rule for exactly 70 years. We also see the repeat of "sevens" as well as further clarification of being a Bondservant in Israel vs. Slavery under Gentile rule (including the U.S.A.) with implications as regards the 1861-1865 Civil War. Also Reference: Leviticus 26:2, Leviticus 26:33-35. https://bbfohio.com

We close out chapter 24 with the execution of the blaspheming son of the Israelitish woman whose father was an Egyptian. We will see how this prophetically typifies Israel and is also the pattern seen in the soon-destruction of the United States of America and the entire "world order" when Jesus returns at His Second Advent. Also Reference: Genesis 9:5-6 and Exodus 21:12 https://bbfohio.com

We look at the much-overlooked but amazing lay out of Leviticus as it matches the eventual Feasts of Israel as observed in Jesus' day to our own with the Feast of Atonement (Yom Kippur) followed by the Feast of Dedication (Hanukah), or "Festival of Lights" and much more! Also Reference: Exodus 25, Exodus 30:7-8, John 10:22-23, John 8:12, Revelation 2:1 & 5, John 6:35 and 1 Corinthians 11:24. https://bbfohio.com

We come to the final of the Seven Feasts of the Lord for Israel: The Feast of Tabernacles. It's a memorial feast looking back but like all other feasts, it has prophetic fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Also Reference: Revelation 21:3-4 https://bbfohio.com

We look at the 6th of seven Feasts of the Lord for Israel: The Feast of Atonement. Also known as Yom Kippur and Day of Atonement. This Feast will be fulfilled in the return of Jesus Christ, as we will see comparing Scripture with Scripture. Also Reference: Hebrews 10:1-10, Zechariah 12:9-11, Romans 11:26-27 & Romans 5:11 https://bbfohio.com

The Feast of Trumpets is the 5th of the 7 Feasts of the Lord for Israel. This begins our look at the three Fall Feasts and we will see that it is a "memorial" and that it has prophetic fulfillment... but NOT the Rapture of the Church. Also Reference: Psalm 81:3, Daniel 9:24-27 & 2 Chronicles 2:4. https://bbfohio.com

The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins Nisan 15, the day after Passover which is Nisan 14. We discuss the basic instructions given by Moses, the implications as it pertains the to Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the spiritual application found in the epistles of Paul. Also Reference: Exodus 12:18, John 19:31, Matthew 12:39-40, Matthew 16:6-12 & 2 Corinthians 5:6-8. https://bbfohio.com

We begin our study of "the Feast Chapter" in Leviticus 23, covering the first 5 verses with the Sabbath as the measure of time (1 week of 7 days ending with our Saturday) and the Feast of Passover. The purpose, type, message and even the actually day and fulfillment of which are all missed by Christ-rejecting Jews and cults. Also Reference: Exodus 12:2-14, Esther 3:7, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 and John 19:14-19. https://bbfohio.com

In our study, we look at the necessity of the priesthood to protect the sanctity of Tabernacle and who these things picture for us our High Priest, Jesus Christ and His priesthood, the Church of God. We will also see protections and requirements related to foreign (legal) immigrants, women, dietary law and "animal rights"! Also Reference Leviticus 21:9, Luke 21:1-4. https://bbfohio.com

We finish Leviticus 20 and move on to Leviticus 21 where the High Priest (shadowing Jesus our High Priest) and the Priesthood (shadowing believers in this Dispensation) are required to be without blemish and not profane themselves with death, sexual sin, etc. Also Reference: James 3:1, Psalm 115:1, 1 Peter 2:9. https://bbfohio.com

We cover most of chapter 20 which includes 5 verses regarding child murder sacrifice to Molech and it's relation to abortion and the connections to Satanic, Occult practices and sexual perversion. An ugly chapter but we handle it as academically and practically as possible without getting too graphic or awkward. Also reference John 8:44, Deuteronomy 19:9-10. https://bbfohio.com

We finish our study of Leviticus 19 which deals with personal matters, faithfulness to God and others, treatment of strangers (aliens, immigrants), protections for women, etc. Also reference James 5:9, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 and Ephesians 5:5-16. https://bbfohio.

Leviticus 19 begins with a review and commentary on the Ten Commandments. We see the demand of the Law, our inability to keep it perfectly and the One who did keep it perfectly Who provides for our salvation in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Reference also: Exodus 20:1-12, John 3:7, Galatians 2:16 and Hebrews 4:1-10. https://bbfohio.com

We finish our study of Leviticus 18 with discussions of Sodomy ("homosexuality") and it's related sexual sin of violating animals ("bestiality" or "zoophilia") with a final warning in this chapter to Israel that God expels nations who defile the land with these sins. Also Reference: Genesis 19:5, Leviticus 18:3, Genesis 6:5-6, Leviticus 20:13, Mark 10:19, Luke 16:18, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19, Romans 1:26-28, Revelation 11:18. * Inadvertently quoted Revelation 11:18 twice at the end of the study but had intended to quote Revelation 19:15. https://bbfohio.com

We continue in Leviticus chapter 18 with the wicked sexual perversion found among those living in the land of Canaan and will see that this went beyond sexual sin to the sin of murder and child sacrifice which would creep into the culture of apostate Israel as a result of Israel's disobedience to God's commandment to destroy ALL Canaanites of any age.

We begin our study of Leviticus 18 looking at some issues of "uncovering nakedness", incest, who did Cain marry, etc. References: Romans 1:21-28, Luke 17:27-30, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 6:4 & 11-12 and Job 1:6 https://bbfohio.com

In this chapter, the Lord lays down the "hard, fast rule" regarding the only place where sacrifices were allowed to be offered during the wilderness journey. And the sanctity of the blood is established. https://bbfohio.com

The Feast of Atonement, also called the Day of Atonement and other Jewish, extra-Biblical terms, was a day for the purification of the High Priest and his house for the purpose of picturing our High Priest, Jesus Christ, in the offering for National Atonement for the Nation of Israel. https://bbfohio.com

A much-ignored chapter of a much-ignored Book of the Bible, but there are some very practical things to learn which demonstrate the fact that the Bible was way ahead of medical science! https://bbfohio.com