Exalting Jesus in Leviticus (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)

by Allan Moseley

Publisher:

Holman

, 2015

Overview

Exalting Jesus in Leviticus is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy-reading, practical and friendly commentary. The series is projected to be 48 volumes.

Key Features

• Seeks to display exegetical accuracy
• Offers helpful illustrations and theologically-driven applications
• Provides a commentary that busy pastors can use for weekly preparation of biblically faithful and gospel-saturated sermons

Contents

Top Highlights

“To return to Leviticus 21 and 22, our main point is that God calls spiritual leaders to a higher standard, and that is still true of leaders in the New Testament church.” (Leviticus 21–22)

“Atonement refers to doing what is necessary for two parties to be reconciled” (Leviticus 12:1–8)

“The purpose of the grain offering was not atonement, but worship. God provides the produce of the land. God’s people worship Him as the One who provides all good things (Jas 1:17). He is the Lord, the King, and in bringing Him their gifts His people were expressing their allegiance to Him. As they brought the sacrifice, they were thanking God for His provision, dedicating their harvest to Him, and symbolizing their dedication to Him. That’s what God’s people do in worship today. We bring a gift to God as an act of dedication to God—‘God, I dedicate myself and my possessions to You.’ We not only feel gratitude; we show it. We not only talk about our dedication to God; we demonstrate it.” (Leviticus 2:1–16)

“What mattered was God’s command to atone for sin in that way and the worshiper’s intent to obey God and to be reconciled to Him by the removal of sin. It was a spiritual act; the sacrifice was physical, but its intent was spiritual. If the worshiper did not present the offering by faith, looking to the invisible God to forgive, then the visible act would mean nothing.” (Leviticus 1:1–17)

“Leviticus 19 and 20 emphasize that we express our holiness when we submit to the commands of God.” (Leviticus 19–20)

Product Details

• Title: Exalting Jesus in Leviticus
• Author: Allan Moseley
• Series: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
• Publisher: Holman
• Print Publication Date: 2015
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Leviticus › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781430080336, 9780805497922, 0805497927, 1430080337
• Resource ID: LLS:9780805497922
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-20T15:49:33Z

About Allan Moseley

Allan Moseley is Associate Dean of Biblical Studies, and Senior Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He earned his M.Div. and Ph.D. at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before his teaching career, he served as a pastor for 15 years, and since beginning his service as a professor he has served as an interim pastor for numerous churches. He has written, edited, or contributed to ten books, has written over one hundred articles and Bible studies for publication, and has lectured and preached widely. Allan and his wife Sharon have three married children and nine grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and fishing.