Books of the Bible - Leviticus

Where does the name “Leviticus” come from?

The word Leviticus means anything pertaining to the tribe of Levi. Levi was one of the 12 tribes of Israel and one of the 10 sons of Jacob

What is the Greek counterpart of the Hebrew name Levi?

Matthew

Who is the author of Leviticus?

Moses

When was Leviticus written?

Around 15th century BC

What does “Holiness” mean?

The essence of being set apart

How many chapters are in Leviticus?

27

What are the 2 key sections of Leviticus?

Chapter 1-17: Pertain to the 3 main activities of the tabernacle (Offerings, Priesthood and Purifications)

Chapter 18-27: Deals with how the people/priests relate to God, and what feasts will take place and what land will be given

What are the three main purposes of Leviticus?

1. To show the people of Israel how to approach God

2. To show how the priests are meant to make sacrifices

3. To show the difference between being holy and unholy

What are the three main messages of Leviticus?

1. Holiness is the first quality of God’s character

2. There could be no compromise with God’s holiness

3. God could only be approached by a priest and blood sacrifice