Zone1 Reading Leviticus

[SweetSue92]

I'm completing a two-year Bible reading plan and am in the middle of Leviticus. I can't lie: I get lost in the verses and chapters detailing the construction of the temple and the details of sacrifices. What is the importance of these verses/chapters for a Christian?

As I pondered this, I realized that these writings illustrate for Christians the Holiness of God and how it's to be approached with reverence and respect. God only called the "skilled" craftsmen; He wanted the very best. He REQUIRED the best if His Holiness was to dwell on earth in some form. There could also be an element of God teaching His people the way they understood. Israel was surrounded with pagan religions that practiced idol-worship, but the idols were often a smokescreen for the adherents to do what they wanted, morally and ethically.

I welcome other ponderings on Leviticus!

 

[BreezeWood]

I'm completing a two-year Bible reading plan ... What is the importance of these verses/chapters for a Christian?

for a christian they have nothing else for them to believe than what is written for them in the 4th century by a handful of individuals 4 centuries past the events being described.

debating what is written is not a debate about the events of the 1st century and what is taught by jesus, liberation theology, self determination as the means for the heavenly goal to free one's spirit for judgement and admission to the everlasting.

 

[Woodznutz]

It's part of the history of ancient Israel.

Skilled artisans were employed because Israelites lacked those skills. The NT church also reflects this as "God chose the weak of the world to confound the mighty".

 

[SweetSue92]

It's part of the history of ancient Israel.

Well yes.

 

[Woodznutz]

Well yes.

Israel was called out the world.
The church was called out of the world.
Same people.

 

[Woodznutz]

for a christian they have nothing else for them to believe than what is written for them in the 4th century by a handful of individuals 4 centuries past the events being described.

So, the Dead Sea Scrolls are forgeries created in the 4th century?

 

[toobfreak]

I'm completing a two-year Bible reading plan and am in the middle of Leviticus. I can't lie: I get lost in the verses and chapters detailing the construction of the temple and the details of sacrifices. What is the importance of these verses/chapters for a Christian?

They are mostly archival in nature. Of no real value to the modern reader looking for canonical wisdom. Leviticus was actually the fourth book written in the Bible sometime around 1400 BC during the age of Exodus after the book of Job.

 

[BreezeWood]

So, the Dead Sea Scrolls are forgeries created in the 4th century?

where is the archives for their 4th century christian bible they used to write their book located for verification ...

jesus is nowhere found on a dead sea scroll written by jews nor liberation theology, self determination, how the sabbath is the heavens creation, life and garden earth to be kept holy as taught by jesus ...

if they mention moses their false commandments, abraham's hereditary idolatry, religion of apartheid - then yes they are forgeries and fallacies.

 

[SweetSue92]

They are mostly archival in nature. Of no real value to the modern reader looking for canonical wisdom. Leviticus was actually the fourth book written in the Bible sometime around 1400 BC during the age of Exodus after the book of Job.

They might not be the MOST valuable readings for a modern Christian, but I wouldn't say they're of "no real value", for the reasons in the OP

 

[Woodznutz]

where is the archives for their 4th century christian bible they used to write their book located for verification ...

jesus is nowhere found on a dead sea scroll written by jews nor liberation theology, self determination, how the sabbath is the heavens creation, life and garden earth to be kept holy as taught by jesus ...

if they mention moses their false commandments, abraham's hereditary idolatry, religion of apartheid - then yes they are forgeries and fallacies.

Seriously Breez, no one's buying what you're selling.

 

[SweetSue92]

Seriously Breez, no one's buying what you're selling.

I can never make heads nor tails of what he posts, just incomprehensible rants about desert religions

 

[Woodznutz]

I can never make heads nor tails of what he posts, just incomprehensible rants about desert religions

I advised him to get an editor. It's clear that English isn't his first language.

 

[Meriweather]

I welcome other ponderings on Leviticus!

Are you thinking of a specific chapter or verse?

 

[BreezeWood]

the Dead Sea Scrolls are forgeries created in the 4th century?

jesus is nowhere found on a dead sea scroll written by jews nor liberation theology, self determination, how the sabbath is the heavens creation, life and garden earth to be kept holy as taught by jesus ...

Seriously Breez, no one's buying what you're selling.

provide the scroll you claim verifies jesus - written by the jews.

 

[Z99]

Grok's summary of Leviticus

The Book of Leviticus, the third book of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, holds significant importance in both Judaism and Christianity. Written primarily as a guide for the priests and Levites (hence the name, derived from the tribe of Levi), it provides detailed instructions on rituals, laws, and moral conduct, reflecting a framework for holiness and covenant relationship with God. Traditionally dated to around 1440–1400 BCE and attributed to Moses, it was likely compiled over time, with its final form emerging during or after the Babylonian Exile (6th century BCE).Its significance lies in several key areas. First, it establishes the sacrificial system—rules for offerings like burnt, grain, peace, sin, and guilt sacrifices (Leviticus 1-7)—which were central to Israelite worship and atonement for sins, pointing to a deeper theology of reconciliation with God. Second, it outlines the role of the priesthood, particularly Aaron and his descendants, in mediating between the people and God (Leviticus 8-10). Third, it introduces the concept of ritual purity through laws on diet, disease, and bodily functions (Leviticus 11-15), emphasizing separation from impurity as a reflection of divine holiness. The famous command "Be holy, for I am holy" (Leviticus 19:2) encapsulates this theme.Leviticus 19, often called a moral cornerstone, includes the second greatest commandment according to Jesus: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (19:18), alongside ethical laws on justice, honesty, and care for the poor. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) in Leviticus 16, with its scapegoat ritual, is another pivotal element, symbolizing the removal of communal sin and still observed in Judaism today.

 

[Woodznutz]

provide the scroll you claim verifies jesus - written by the jews.

Provide evidence that you've changed anyone's mind about it.

 

[Foxfyre]

I'm completing a two-year Bible reading plan and am in the middle of Leviticus. I can't lie: I get lost in the verses and chapters detailing the construction of the temple and the details of sacrifices. What is the importance of these verses/chapters for a Christian?

As I pondered this, I realized that these writings illustrate for Christians the Holiness of God and how it's to be approached with reverence and respect. God only called the "skilled" craftsmen; He wanted the very best. He REQUIRED the best if His Holiness was to dwell on earth in some form. There could also be an element of God teaching His people the way they understood. Israel was surrounded with pagan religions that practiced idol-worship, but the idols were often a smokescreen for the adherents to do what they wanted, morally and ethically.

I welcome other ponderings on Leviticus!

I take those old manuscripts, many written in such intricate detail, as evidence of the understanding of an intelligent people--intelligent and educated without benefit of books or travel or formal schooling. People with a deep awareness of the living God and committed, as much as they were able, to obey His commands as they understood them and/or believed them to be.

How much of all that was dictated by God and how much came from the thoughts/innovations of their leaders is impossible to accurately discern in my opinion. But to them it didn't matter as they believed everything that happened was ordered/condoned/done by God.

For the Christian, in my opinion, it just reinforces that God is the God of all ages--past, present, future. We don't take our marching orders from Old Testament Law except that which makes sense and was reinforced by the teachings of Jesus and those taught by Jesus, those guided by the Holy Spirit. And Jesus the Christ descended from a holy people as part of the prophetic design of the Living God.

 

[Votto]

I'm completing a two-year Bible reading plan and am in the middle of Leviticus. I can't lie: I get lost in the verses and chapters detailing the construction of the temple and the details of sacrifices. What is the importance of these verses/chapters for a Christian?

As I pondered this, I realized that these writings illustrate for Christians the Holiness of God and how it's to be approached with reverence and respect. God only called the "skilled" craftsmen; He wanted the very best. He REQUIRED the best if His Holiness was to dwell on earth in some form. There could also be an element of God teaching His people the way they understood. Israel was surrounded with pagan religions that practiced idol-worship, but the idols were often a smokescreen for the adherents to do what they wanted, morally and ethically.

I welcome other ponderings on Leviticus!

For me, it just drives home the point that these were real people doing real things back then that took this stuff seriously.

I think you may be able to find symbolism within it as well, but it is the driest read in the Bible, maybe next to the book of Numbers.

 

[SweetSue92]

I take those old manuscripts, many written in such intricate detail, as evidence of the understanding of an intelligent people--intelligent and educated without benefit of books or travel or formal schooling. People with a deep awareness of the living God and committed, as much as they were able, to obey His commands as they understood them and/or believed them to be.

How much of all that was dictated by God and how much came from the thoughts/innovations of their leaders is impossible to accurately discern in my opinion. But to them it didn't matter as they believed everything that happened was ordered/condoned/done by God.

For the Christian, in my opinion, it just reinforces that God is the God of all ages--past, present, future. We don't take our marching orders from Old Testament Law except that which makes sense and was reinforced by the teachings of Jesus and those taught by Jesus, those guided by the Holy Spirit. And Jesus the Christ descended from a holy people as part of the prophetic design of the Living God.

The Bible says the entire Book is the Word of God, though (2 Timothy 3:16) and thus inspired and prompted by the Holy Spirit

 

[Woodznutz]

The Bible says the entire Book is the Word of God, though (2 Timothy 3:16) and thus inspired and prompted by the Holy Spirit

With the new covenant the old became history.