Sermon text: Leviticus 16:1-34 In this chapter of Leviticus God provides Israel with a way to come back into relationship with Him, even though His holy presence is dangerous because of human sin. Through the sacrifices and the work of the high priest, God shows both the seriousness of sin and His deep desire to dwell with His people again. Ultimately, these sacrifices point forward to Jesus, whose death tears open the veil and makes a full and lasting way…
Sermon text: Leviticus 9:1-24; Leviticus 10:1-20 Joy and Judgment in the Presence of God In Leviticus 9–10, God’s presence brings both joy and danger—He welcomes His people, but not on their terms. The same fire that accepts the sacrifice also judges what is out of place, showing that God is holy and cannot be managed. The problem is not just what we do, but how we approach God, often trying to stay in control. Through Jesus, we can now come…
Sermon text: Leviticus 1:1-9 and Leviticus 6:8-13 This sermon explores what it really means for a holy God to dwell among His people and why drawing near to Him is not casual or easy. Through the sacrifices in Leviticus, we see that coming into God’s presence requires cost, surrender, and continual dependence. Even at our best, we cannot fully sustain that kind of surrender on our own. The message ultimately points to Jesus as the final sacrifice who makes a…
