More facts about Leviticus.
90% of the book is God speaking.
Exodus was God approaching man (the building of the tabernacle), Leviticus is how man approaches God (offerings and sacrifices)
Exodus is about God's deliverance of the people, Leviticus is about the peoples dedication to God
Exodus is about how God saved the people, Leviticus is about how we are serve the Lord.
Leviticus was written covering 1 month on Mt. Sinai and God speaks around 90% of the time in the book.
The first half of the book is about Justification (our way to God) the second half of the book is Sanctification (our walk before God)
*This portion of scripture we use as one of our foundations to Convergence House of Prayer.
Lev. 6:12 The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it.
Lev. 6:13 The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.
*The cost of immorality: if only more believers would pay attention to it's harsh reality. First the warning from Solomon
Prov. 5:3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil;
Prov. 5:4 but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.
Prov. 5:5 Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.
Prov. 5:6 She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths are crooked, but she knows it not.
Prov. 5:7 Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say.
Prov. 5:8 Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house,
*The lack of wisdom by not listening to counsel, mentors, church leaders (pastors). Cannot tell you how many times this has happened!
Prov. 5:12 Saying, “Oh, why didn’t I do what they told me?
Why did I reject a disciplined life?
Prov. 5:13 Why didn’t I listen to my mentors,
or take my teachers seriously?
Prov. 5:14 My life is ruined!
I haven’t one blessed thing to show for my life!”
Prov. 5:22 An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him.
Prov. 5:23 He will die for lack of self-control; he will be lost because of his incredible folly.
*Take delight in your spouse! Work it out...remain faithful, it's worth it!!
Prov. 5:18 ¶ Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.
Prov. 5:19 She is a loving doe, a graceful deer. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love.
Prov. 5:20 Why be captivated, my son, with an immoral woman, or embrace the breasts of an adulterous woman?
