Read Leviticus 1:1-17
It helps to understand the time and place we find ourselves in as we read the Book of Leviticus. Moses and God’s people are in the wilderness at the foot of Mt. Sinai. God has just rescued and delivered them from bondage in Egypt. Now God gives Moses laws and directions for life to share with the people. This part of Bible history is necessary to set up how and why God’s people are living in the land of Palestine.
The Book of Exodus helped us understand the tabernacle set up as God’s presence among his people. Our reading begins there, in the tabernacle, as God is communicating with Moses. We see God “giving” these instructions to make people “right” with God, that is forgiven for their sins. The first Covenant between God and his people is being revealed. Continue reading “Leviticus 1:1-17 – A Pleasing Aroma”
