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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.
“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)