Leviticus 18 commands God’s people not to follow the practices of Egypt and Canaan, but to honor the boundaries God has established within families and communities.

Why Does Leviticus 17 Set Apart Sacrifices and Blood?

September 1, 2026·25

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Why Does Leviticus 17 Set Apart Sacrifices and Blood?

Leviticus 17 requires sacrifices to be brought to the entrance of the tent of meeting and forbids the consumption of blood. Explore how these commands set apart the place of sacrifice and blood as the life of a creature.

How Did the Two Goats in Leviticus 16 Deal with Sin?

September 1, 2026·20·

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How Did the Two Goats in Leviticus 16 Deal with Sin?

On the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16, one goat’s blood was sprinkled, while another goat carried the people’s sins into the wilderness. Follow the rituals of the two goats to understand the heart of the Day of Atonement.

How Does Leviticus 15 Address Bodily Discharges and Uncleanness?

September 1, 2026·29·

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How Does Leviticus 15 Address Bodily Discharges and Uncleanness?

Leviticus 15 lays out in detail how uncleanness caused by bodily discharges affects people and objects, the required washing and waiting periods, and the process of becoming clean after a discharge ends.

How Leviticus 14 Confirmed and Restored Cleanness

August 31, 2026·28·

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How Leviticus 14 Confirmed and Restored Cleanness

Leviticus 14 records how a priest examined a healed person or a house whose defiling mold had disappeared, then declared it clean after washing, waiting, and offering sacrifices.

Why Leviticus 13 Required Repeated Examinations

August 31, 2026·12·

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Why Leviticus 13 Required Repeated Examinations

Leviticus 13 did not declare marks on the skin or clothing clean or unclean based on a first impression. Instead, priests examined prescribed signs and observed changes over time before making a judgment.

What Procedures Did Leviticus 12 Prescribe After Childbirth?

August 31, 2026·19·

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What Procedures Did Leviticus 12 Prescribe After Childbirth?

Leviticus 12 sets out, in order, the period of purification and its restrictions, the offerings to be presented afterward, and the alternatives available to those who could not afford a lamb.

Why Does Leviticus 11 Distinguish Between Creatures That May and May Not Be Eaten?

August 30, 2026·12·

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Why Does Leviticus 11 Distinguish Between Creatures That May and May Not Be Eaten?

Leviticus 11 carefully distinguishes between creatures that may and may not be eaten and explains what to do after touching a carcass. This article explores how these repeated instructions relate to holiness.

Why Did Aaron Offer Sacrifices for Himself First in Leviticus 9?

August 30, 2026·27·

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Why Did Aaron Offer Sacrifices for Himself First in Leviticus 9?

In Leviticus 9, Aaron first offered sacrifices for himself before presenting the people’s offerings. Explore how the sacrifices were carried out as commanded and how the glory of the LORD appeared afterward.

What Does Leviticus 10 Say We Must Distinguish When Approaching God?

August 30, 2026·15·

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What Does Leviticus 10 Say We Must Distinguish When Approaching God?

From Nadab and Abihu’s unauthorized fire to Aaron’s explanation, explore what priests approaching God were required to distinguish and obey.

Leviticus 8: The Ordination Followed Everything the Lord Commanded

August 29, 2026·19·

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Leviticus 8: The Ordination Followed Everything the Lord Commanded

In Leviticus 8, the ordination of the priests—from washing and clothing them to offering sacrifices and observing the seven-day command—was carried out exactly as the Lord commanded.

Leviticus 7 Set Apart Even the Portions Remaining After the Sacrifice

August 29, 2026·25·

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Leviticus 7 Set Apart Even the Portions Remaining After the Sacrifice

Leviticus 7 distinguishes not only how offerings were presented, but also when the meat could be eaten, who could eat it, what had to be burned, and which portions belonged to the priests.

How Leviticus 6 Deals with Sin and Sacrifice

August 29, 2026·18·

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How Leviticus 6 Deals with Sin and Sacrifice

Leviticus 6 addresses sins involving taking and denying possession of another person’s property through restitution and a guilt offering, while giving detailed regulations for maintaining the altar fire and handling each sacrifice.

How Did Those Who Could Not Afford an Offering Make Atonement?

August 28, 2026·12·

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How Did Those Who Could Not Afford an Offering Make Atonement?

Leviticus 5 describes how those who became aware of their guilt confessed, brought an offering according to their means, and received forgiveness, as well as how offenses involving sacred things were to be repaid.

How Does Leviticus 4 Address Sin Once It Is Recognized?

August 28, 2026·21·

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How Does Leviticus 4 Address Sin Once It Is Recognized?

Leviticus 4 explains the sin offerings required when the priest, the whole community, a leader, or an ordinary Israelite became aware of an unintentional sin, and how they received forgiveness.

The Fellowship Offering Followed the Same Order Regardless of the Animal

August 28, 2026·15·

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The Fellowship Offering Followed the Same Order Regardless of the Animal

Leviticus 3 repeats the procedures for presenting fellowship offerings from the herd or flock. Explore the prescribed order and the regulations concerning fat and blood.

What Did the Grain Offering in Leviticus 2 Set Apart?

August 27, 2026·10·

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What Did the Grain Offering in Leviticus 2 Set Apart?

The grain offering in Leviticus 2 was presented with fine flour, oil, frankincense, and salt according to specific instructions. Explore how the chapter distinguishes the portion to be burned from the portion to be kept, and what was to be included or excluded.

What Does the Burnt Offering in Leviticus 1 Repeatedly Show Us?

August 27, 2026·10·

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What Does the Burnt Offering in Leviticus 1 Repeatedly Show Us?

Leviticus 1 describes in turn the procedures for burnt offerings from the herd, the flock, and birds. By tracing how these different offerings reach the same conclusion, we can see what lies at the heart of the burnt offering.

The Cloud Covered the Tabernacle When Moses Set It Up as Commanded

August 27, 2026·10·

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The Cloud Covered the Tabernacle When Moses Set It Up as Commanded

Exodus 40 records how Moses set up the tabernacle and arranged all its furnishings in the commanded order, after which the cloud covered it and directed Israel’s journey.

Exodus 39 Shows the Work Completed as Commanded

August 26, 2026·14·

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Exodus 39 Shows the Work Completed as Commanded

Exodus 39 records how the priestly garments and tabernacle furnishings were made just as commanded, and how Moses inspected all the completed work and blessed the people.

Bezalel Made the Tabernacle Furnishings According to Their Materials and Design

August 26, 2026·12·

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Bezalel Made the Tabernacle Furnishings According to Their Materials and Design

Exodus 37 records how Bezalel made the ark, the table, the lampstand, and the altar of incense. Explore what the repeated materials and structural details emphasize.

Exodus 38 Records Even How the Tabernacle Materials Were Used

August 26, 2026·19·

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Exodus 38 Records Even How the Tabernacle Materials Were Used

Exodus 38 describes the making of the altar of burnt offering, the basin, and the courtyard, then accounts for the amounts and uses of the gold, silver, and bronze. See how careful records confirm that the work was completed according to God’s command.

Why Did Moses Tell the People to Stop Bringing Offerings for the Tabernacle?

August 25, 2026·28·

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Why Did Moses Tell the People to Stop Bringing Offerings for the Tabernacle?

Exodus 36 recounts how Moses told the people to stop bringing offerings because they had more than enough, and how the skilled workers built the tabernacle according to the prescribed dimensions and methods of assembly.

The Tabernacle Was Prepared with Willing Offerings and Entrusted Skills

August 25, 2026·19·

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The Tabernacle Was Prepared with Willing Offerings and Entrusted Skills

Exodus 35 shows how willing people contributed materials and skilled people used their abilities to prepare the tabernacle within the boundaries of the Sabbath.