Leviticus—Reconciliation Through Sacrifice (1)

Jason L. Kortering is pastor of the Protestant Reformed Church of Grandville, Michigan. The name "Leviticus" is derived from the Septuagint Bible, Levitikon (Levitical) as an adjective added toBiblios (books), hence Levitical books. This reference is made to the laws which were administered by the Levites in their duty in the temple. We must be careful not to limit these laws to the priests; rather we must concentrate upon the sacrifices, which typified Jesus Christ in His suffering and death....