September 11, 2020 – October 2, 2020
Leviticus: How to Live in God's Presence
God has given us a priceless gift— grace, salvation, and the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. How should this gift change our thoughts and behaviors? Studying the rules and laws taught in Leviticus, even though we no longer need to follow each specific one, can help us better understand the magnitude of the gift we’ve received in Jesus Christ and reflect on how to live in the presence of a holy God who chooses to live among us in Christ and through the Holy Spirit. In this Groundwork series, we’ll examine the book of Leviticus to discover its relevance and value for Christians and the church yet today.
Episodes in this Series
September 11 , 2020
A Holy God Lives Among Us
Discover why it is so important for us to acknowledge God’s presence among us and to live our lives according to this wonderful truth.
September 18 , 2020
Be Holy
Learn about the "holiness code" and what God's command to“Be holy because I am holy” means for how we live our lives.
September 25 , 2020
Blood, Sacrifices, and Forgiveness
Though we no longer need to offer ritual sacrifices, studying the sacrificial system in Leviticus helps us understand more fully our need for Christ’s ultimate sacrifice and deepens our gratitude for the unimpeded relationship we can have with our God, who lives in our midst, today.
October 2 , 2020
Welcome and Care
Another major theme found in Leviticus is God’s instruction to Israel to care for the aliens...the immigrants...the strangers living in their midst. Studying these teachings, in the light of our salvation in Christ, can inform our thoughts and behaviors toward non-Christians and vulnerable people in our world today.