Access to God

Leviticus 16:1-5 New International Version (NIV) The Day of Atonement 16 The Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the Lord. 2 The Lord said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he...

Set Apart

Leviticus 11:47 New International Version (NIV) 47 You must distinguish between the unclean and the clean, between living creatures that may be eaten and those that may not be eaten.’” This restricted diet was to make sure that the Israelites were healthy, so disease...

Be Mindful

Leviticus 11:25 New International Version (NIV) 25 Whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash their clothes, and they will be unclean till evening. In order to worship, people need to be prepared. There were things that made a person unclean for worship. This...

Do Not Cross the Line

Leviticus 11:8 New International Version (NIV) 8 You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. God wanted his people totally separated from things that were forbidden. He did not want his people to be tempted to return to the old...