Justin Mote speaking at Forum 2001 on Leviticus 1-10

Introduction

• the neglect of the book
• the structure of the book

1) The Sacrifices God Accepts

A) The purpose of sacrifice...

• forgiveness of the sinner
• consecration of the sinner
• fellowship with the sinner

B) The fulfilment of sacrifice

• forgiveness of the sinner, Eph 5:2
• consecration of the sinner, Rom 12:1, Phil 4:18, Heb 13:15f
• fellowship with the sinner

2) The Priesthood God Ordains

A) The Ordination service

• the surprising candidate
• the meticulous procedure

B) The Priestly Ministry

• representative
• teacher

C) The Disciplinary Policy

Looking to the NT:

1. Jesus is our eternal priest
2. We are all priests
3. There is still the need for the teacher