Why Should I Read Leviticus?

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Why Should I Read Leviticus?

Sometimes, the book of Leviticus might seem like more trouble than it’s worth. It derails many a Bible reading plan, and most Christians avoid it altogether. The seemingly obscure laws it contains are the noose often fitted around our heads by contemporary culture: “You don’t really believe that do you?” “If you take that one law so seriously, then you should take every law in Leviticus serious, like this one…”

But Leviticus is still part of God’s word, which means it’s deserving of our attention and adoration. And if we read it and better understand it, perhaps—just perhaps—we wouldn’t have such a difficult time defending Leviticus. Here are a few reasons to open this particular portion of the Bible:

1. It reminds us of the holiness of God...

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