Join Nick, Peter, and Danny as they explore topics such as sacrificial offerings, the Day of Atonement, clean/unclean and holy/unholy distinctions in Leviticus. They discuss the significance of reading Leviticus for Christians and the role of the priestly line of Melchizedek. The podcast also delves into the concept of sacrifice, salvation, and the fulfillment of the laws in Christ. They touch on the themes of uncleanness, sin, and holiness in Leviticus, and promote their church, Trinity OPC in Dana Point.
Ceremonial and sacrificial laws in Leviticus have been fulfilled by Christ's once-for-all sacrifice and are no longer binding on believers.
Hygiene laws in Leviticus remind us of God's concern for our well-being and the importance of treating our bodies as temples.
Jesus fulfills the purpose of the temple and the sacrificial system in Leviticus, as he is the holy one who can touch and cleanse the unclean.
Deep dives
Discerning God's Laws
As new covenant believers, we look to Jesus' fulfillment of the law to guide our discernment. We hold fast to moral laws that align with God's unchanging character, such as laws against incest and homosexuality. However, ceremonial and sacrificial laws, fulfilled by Christ's once-for-all sacrifice, are no longer binding on believers. We seek wisdom from the Holy Spirit and the teachings of the New Testament to navigate which laws are still applicable in our lives today.
Maintaining God's Principles
While specific laws in Leviticus may not be directly applicable, we can glean timeless principles that guide our conduct. For example, hygiene laws can remind us of God's concern for our well-being and the importance of treating our bodies as temples. We seek to honor God in all aspects of our lives, upholding principles of love, justice, compassion, and holiness.
Following Jesus' Teachings
As followers of Christ, we prioritize his teachings and example. Jesus summarized the law in loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves. We discern the relevance of Levitical laws by filtering them through the lens of Jesus' teachings. We recognize that he fulfilled the law, bringing its demands to completion and superseding certain regulations. In our Christian walk, we strive to imitate Christ, guided by the principles of grace, love, and obedience.
Interpreting Law Through the New Covenant
With the establishment of the new covenant, we interpret the laws of Leviticus in light of Jesus' redemptive work. This means we no longer adhere to the specific rituals and ceremonies prescribed in Leviticus, as these have been fulfilled by Christ. However, we still value the moral principles underlying the laws, recognizing their enduring relevance today. We seek guidance from the Holy Spirit, studying the teachings of Christ and the apostles to understand how these principles apply to our lives within the context of the new covenant.
Distinction between ceremonial and moral laws in Leviticus
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the distinction between ceremonial and moral laws in Leviticus. They emphasize that not all laws in Leviticus are related to sin, but some are focused on uncleanness. They explain that these laws serve the purpose of pointing out the difference between the holiness of God and the unholiness of humans. They also mention that the rituals and regulations in Leviticus were meant to show the Israelites that they were sinners and in need of God's mercy and cleansing. The speakers highlight that Jesus fulfills the purpose of the temple and the sacrificial system in Leviticus, as he is the holy one who can touch and cleanse the unclean.
Leviticus as a reflection of the creator-creature distinction and the holiness of God
The podcast episode delves into the overarching theme of Leviticus, which is the creator-creature distinction and the holiness of God. The speakers emphasize that Leviticus stresses the qualitative difference between the holiness of God and the unholiness of humans. They highlight that the laws and rituals in Leviticus serve as a means to teach the Israelites about the holiness of God and the seriousness of sin. They also discuss how Leviticus points to Jesus Christ, who as the walking temple and the holy one, can touch and make clean the unclean. They conclude by explaining that through Jesus, all believers become the house of God, and he imputes holiness to the unholy and unclean.
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Join Nick, Peter, and Danny of the Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast as they continue Season 7, "Jesus in the Whole Bible" as they continue with Episode 5, looking into the sacrificial offerings and the temple system, the different orders of priests, the Day of Atonement, clean/unclean and holy/unholy distinctions, and more!
