When do we need a priest?

Sunday 28th January 2024

Read: Psalm 110; Leviticus 8; Leviticus 9; Leviticus 10; Hebrews 7:12-8:6

Sermon: Leviticus 8-10


Leviticus in the five books of Moses

Leviticus 8:1-36 Getting the Priest dressed fit for Yhwh’s presence

(See Exodus 29)

Leviticus 9:1-24 The Priests’ function atoning for sin so the people can live near Yhwh

9:1-7 the various sacrifices and atonement

9:8-14 atonement for the priest’s sin

9:15-21 atonement for the people’s sin (by the priest)

9:22-24 the presence of Yhwh

Leviticus 10:1-20 Problems with the Priests

Hebrews 7:12-8:6 The Priesthood continues