The books of Leviticus and Numbers are not easy to study. For one thing,
no book of the Old Testament presents a greater challenge to the modern
reader than Leviticus, which requires imagination to picture the
ceremonies that form the bulk of the book. But, it is important to
understand the rituals in Leviticus because, first, they enshrine and
teach values and ideas that a society holds most dear. Second, these
values are foundational for understanding New Testament concepts of sin,
sacrifice, and atonement related to the death of Christ. The book of
Numbers recounts the long and eventful stretch of time spent by the
people of Israel near Mount Sinai, where God prepared them for entering
the Promised Land. But their journey is sidetracked for four decades
spent in the wilderness.
Contents
How to Use This Guide
PART 1: Leviticus
Introduction----The Book of Leviticus: Blood and Fire, Grace and Law
One.---Sacrifices Pleasing to God (Leviticus 1-7)
Two---A Holy Priesthood (Leviticus 8-10)
Three---Clean and Unclean (Leviticus 11-15)
Four---Atonement (Leviticus 16)
Five---A Call to Holiness (Leviticus 17-22)
Six---Continuing in Holiness ( Leviticus 23-27)
Part 2: Numbers
Introduction---The Book of Numbers: The Faithfulness of Our Covenant God
Seven---A Mighty Host (Number 1-6)
Eight---The Journey Launched (Number 7-12)
Nine---Crisis and Calamity (Number 13-19)
Ten---Drama on the Plains of Moab (Number 20-25)
Eleven--A New Generation (Number 26-30)
Twelve---Preparing for Canaan (Number 31-36)