LEVITICUS 23
THE APPOINTED HEBREW FESTIVALS
God gives Moses instructions for seven sacred days and festivals to remember God's provision and holiness.
Sabbath – Weekly day of rest
Passover – Annual, followed immediately by the Feast of Unleavened Bread
Feast of Firstfruits – Annual, offering the first of the harvest to God
Feast of Weeks (also known as Pentecost) – Annual
Feast of Trumpets (also known as Rosh Hashanah) – Annual
Day of Atonement (also known as Yom Kippur) – Annual
Feast of Booths (also called Feast of Tabernacles or Ingathering) – Annual
LEVITICUS 24
LAWS + PUNISHMENT REGARDING BLASPHEMY
God gives instructions for the twelve loaves of bread placed in the tabernacle, along with a lamp that is to be kept burning using pure oil.
God also provides laws regarding blasphemy, murder, and causing harm. This chapter reinforces the principle of “an eye for an eye,” which is also found in Exodus and Deuteronomy.
LEVITICUS 25
THE SABBATH YEAR + YEAR OF JUBILEE
God gives instructions for the Sabbath Year, every seven years, and the Year of Jubilee, every fiftieth year. During this time, slaves are freed, debts are canceled, and possessions are reclaimed. These holidays serve as a way to remember God’s faithfulness and celebrate His abundant goodness!
LEVITICUS 26
REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE + PUNISHMENT FOR DISOBEDIENCE
God tells Moses that if the Israelites follow God’s commands, they will be a blessed nation. But if the Israelites forget God’s commands and turn away from Him, they will be punished and cursed.
God is faithful in His covenant with Abraham and wants the Israelites to respond in faithfulness as well.
Leviticus 26:12 - And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people.
LEVITICUS 27
LAWS ABOUT VOWS + THE INTRODUCTION OF TITHING
God gives laws about making and keeping vows of dedication related to people, animals, and land. The phrase “tithe” is introduced in this chapter, meaning a tenth of the possessions are given to God.