While the Book of Leviticus is often viewed as a challenging text for modern readers, it is one of the most doctrinally rich and visually striking books in the Old Testament. Leviticus addresses the most fundamental question of the human condition: How can a sinful, corrupted people live in close proximity to a consuming fire of absolute holiness? The answer given throughout Leviticus is beautiful and clear: through a God-ordained system of mediation, sacrifice, and atonement.
In our expository series through Leviticus, we break down the complex systems of Levitical offerings and sacrifices, the ordination of the Aaronic priesthood, and the strict laws concerning clean and unclean states. We explore the profound solemnity of the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), where the high priest entered the Holy of Holies to make propitiation for the sins of the nation. Far from being a dry list of ancient rules, Leviticus teaches us the staggering cost of sin, the necessity of holiness, and the radical grace of a God who provides a substitutionary way for His people to be cleansed and accepted.
For the Christian, Leviticus is an absolute goldmine that unlocks the true depth of the New Testament. Jesus Christ is the perfect fulfillment of every shadow and type found in these pages. He is both our flawless High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses and the ultimate, once-for-all Sacrificial Victim whose blood cleanses our consciences from dead works. Join us in studying Leviticus through the sermons below to catch a breathtaking view of the holiness of God and the perfection of Christ’s cross.