Jensens survey of the old testament adam 67
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life and death of the Incarnate Son….
The social legislation governing Israel
was designed for a particular culture at
a given period of history and so it…
was but for a time, yet the principles
which underlay it are timeless and
applicable to all generations. God’s
moral law is in force everywhere and
at all times, for it is a re ection of His
very being.6
All the laws of Leviticus were designed by
God for His glory and for man’s good. Paul
wrote that “the Law has become our tutor to
lead us to Christ, that we may be justi ed by
faith” (Gal 3:24). God’s Law shows man his
corruption, and is intended to bring
conviction of sin. J. Gresham Machen
comments, “A low view of law leads to
legalism in religion; a high view of law
makes a man a seeker after grace.”7
Look for the purposes cited above as you
study the laws of Leviticus.
(1:1—7:38)
The
ve o erings described in these
chapters were the major o erings of the
Israelites’ worship services. Below is listed
what each o ering meant to the people
according to the specifications of Leviticus:
Burnt (1:3-17; 6:8-13): Voluntarily devoting
all their very being and possessions to
God, through purifying fire
Meal (2:1-16; 6:14-23): Thanking God and
offering their lives for His service
Peace (3:1-17; 7:11-34): Participating in the
blessings of fellowship with God
Sin (4:1—5:13; 6:24-30): Being forgiven
because they were sinners
Trespass (5:14—6:7; 7:1-10): Being forgiven
for the sins they committed
Chart 18 identi es some of the Christian
C. THE FIVE OFFERINGS
teachings derived from these ve o erings.
Think about these, and add your own
conclusions.
(chap. 8-10; 21-22)
The inauguration of the Old Testament
priestly ministry (Exod 28-29; Lev 8) began
a new era in Israel’s career, when God,
through clear and unmistakable signs,
symbols, and events, daily showed forth His
righteousness, grace, and glory. Priests
served especially as mediators, to help
D. THE PRIESTHOOD
maintain fellowship between the holy God
and the sinful people. Aaron and his four
sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar,
were chosen of God to be Israel’s rst priests
(Exod 28:1). The quali cations of the
priestly o ce matched the awesome
responsibility which rested upon the priests’
shoulders. It is not surprising, therefore, that
ve chapters of Leviticus (8-10; 21-22) are
devoted to the consecration and holy
disciplines of their ministry.
The Messianic typology of the Old
Testament priesthood is rich, as a reading of
Hebrews 8:1—10:18 reveals. The one
sinless, eternal Mediator between God and
man is Christ Jesus (1 Tim 2:5), and the
writer of Hebrews devotes many pages to
exalt Him and His o ce (“we have such a
high priest,” Heb 8:1, italics added). Read
and study Hebrews 8:1—10:18.
