In this podcast, the hosts tackle the confusing book of Leviticus and discuss the interpretation of ancient laws, including the law against tattoos. They explore the structure and sacrificial rituals in Leviticus, the significance of Jesus' blood in the New Testament, and the use of urem and thumim for decision-making. The hosts also delve into the role of priests in the New Testament and contrast the standards of ritual purity in the Old and New Testaments.
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Leviticus Structure
Leviticus, a complex book, is structured symmetrically, emphasizing the sacrificial system at its core.
This structure highlights the book's focus on helping people understand God's presence.
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Narrative Arc of Leviticus
Leviticus sits within a narrative arc: God dwelling among his people, but their sin hinders access.
The book reveals how God provides a way for his flawed people to enter his presence.
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Tattoos and Context
The Leviticus tattoo law prohibits self-mutilation rituals for the dead, not tattoos themselves.
Modern Christians should interpret such laws in context, not as blanket prohibitions.
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This summer we've been releasing a Q+R series we did on Youtube covering hard questions in the Old Testament. This week we are in the book of Leviticus, a very confusing, very ancient book. Tim and Jon discuss issues about being "unclean" in the Old Testament, whether Christians should get tattoos and many other things.
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Q's and Timestamps:
What’s the deal with the law against tattoos in leviticus? And how should modern christians interpret these ancient, obscure laws? (6:34)
What’s the deal with the law against tattoos in leviticus? And how should modern christians interpret these ancient, obscure laws? (6:34)
Would the original readers of Leviticus have known the divisions between ceremonial and moral laws? (14:50)
Would the original readers of Leviticus have known the divisions between ceremonial and moral laws? (14:50)
Why animal sacrifices in the old testament? Why not tree or grain sacrifices? (19:00)
What is the deal with menstruation and uncleanness? (30:23)
Urim and thummim in the Bible? Casting lots and flipping coins? (35:08)
In what ways should Christians who are referred to as priests in the new testament emulate the priests in the old testament? (38:55)
How does the offering model in the Old Testament relate to tithing and the giving practices in the new testament? (41:57)
Links:
Original video conversation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgs_287IGKo
Leviticus videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ-FekWUZzE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmvyrLXoQio
Additional Resources:
Eric Zanger, German theologian. "who died tragically before he completed his work on the psalms"
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