Leviticus
Author: Moses
Laws for priestly worship, sacrifices, and holiness, showing how Israel could approach a holy God.
Old Testament27 chapters
Chapters
1sacrifice, atonement: “‘He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering,…”2Gratitude in Worship, Holiness and Purity: “You shall season all your grain offerings with salt. You…”3peace offerings, fellowship with God: “And the priest shall burn it on the altar as a food offering…”4Atonement, Sin and Responsibility: “If anyone sins doing any of the things that by the Lord's…”5Personal Accountability, Sacrifice and Atonement: “If anyone commits a breach of faith and sins unintentionally…”6sacrifice and atonement, reconciliation: “If anyone commits a breach of faith and sins unintentionally…”7Obedience in Worship, Holiness and Sacrifice: “And the priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the…”8Consecration and Holiness, Obedience to God's Commands: “And Moses said to the congregation, "This is the thing that…”9Priestly consecration, Sacrifice and atonement: “And fire came out from before the LORD and consumed the…”10The Holiness of God, Obedience to Divine Command: “‘And if you drink wine or strong drink, you and your sons…”11Holiness, Covenantal Identity: “For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore,…”12Purity and Holiness, Covenantal Relationships: “And when the days of her purifying are completed, whether…”13Purity and Holiness, Community and Isolation: “The leprous person who has the disease shall wear torn…”14ceremonial cleansing, role of the priest: “And the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord,…”15ritual purity, community health: “Thus you shall keep the people of Israel separate from their…”16Atonement, Sacrifice: “And Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live…”17proper worship, sanctity of blood: “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given…”18Holiness, Covenant Identity: “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an…”19Holiness, Social Justice: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.”20Holiness and Separation, Consequences of Sin: “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.”21Holiness of the priesthood, Separation from defilement: “They shall be holy to their God and not profane the name of…”22Holiness of God, Priestly Responsibilities: “They shall not profane the holy things of the people of…”23Worship and Remembrance, Community and Identity: “And you shall count seven weeks from the day after the…”24Divine presence, Worship and holiness: “And the one who blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely…”25Restoration, Redemption: “And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim…”26covenant faithfulness, obedience and consequences: “But if you will not listen to me and will not do all these…”27Dedication to God, Value and Worth: “But if he is too poor to pay the valuation, then he shall be…”