VaYikra - The Third Book of Moshe

Name of the Book:

The name "Leviticus" describes the contents of the books as the Torah of the priests, the sons of Levi, and characterizing it as a YHWH's Instruction Manual for the ritual of the old covenant principally associated with what in the New Covenant is called the Levitical priesthood (Heb 7:11)

Purpose:

A handbook for the Cohen and Levites outlining their duties in worship, and a guidebook of holy living. VaYikra is a book of Atonement and a holy living.

Author:

Moshe

Date of events:

1445-1444 B.C

Setting:

At the foot of Mount Sinai. G_d is teaching the Israelites how to live as holy people.

Key Verse:

"Be holy, for I the L_RD your G_d am HOLY."

Key People:

Moshe, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, Ithamar

Special Feature:

Holiness is mentioned more times ( 152) than in any other book of the Scriptures.

Study Sequence

1. Distinguish the 5 principal Levitical offerings from one another.

2. Draw out the types of the Messiah in these offerings.

3. Apply the knowledge gained to focus on worship and fellowship with G_d and our blessed Messiah Yeshua.

Topic Features:-

5 Principal Levitical Offerings and its Torah.

The types of Messiah in these offerings - concealed

Torah for the Cohen, priestly Ministry, priestly duties, moral, Penalties of blasphemy, Cermonial, slavery and vows.

Separation from clean and uncleaned things such as foods, childbirth, animals, leprosy and Niddah (bodily discharges)

Torah Concerning the Eating of Blood forbidden, other forbidden and permitted foods.

Torah of Sexual Morality - Unlawful mariages and lusts. Living a Holy life and standard for the people.

The Feast of the L_RD G_D - YAHWEH and the Day of Atonement - Yom Kippur

Conditions of Blessing for obedience, Curse of disobedience, and Restoration.