The Pentateuch – Holy God, Holy People, Holy Calling Pentateuch Sermon Series Kenwood Baptist Church Pastor David Palmer November 15, 2020
The Pentateuch – Holy God, Holy People, Holy Calling Pentateuch Sermon Series Kenwood Baptist Church Pastor David Palmer November 15, 2020 TEXT: Leviticus 19:1-18 Good morning, beloved. We continue this morning in our study of the Pentateuch, the five scrolls, together with Bible Journey. The Pentateuch, or five scrolls, is the first five books of the Bible. They represent the basic storyline of the Scripture, introduce to us the God of the Bible, who we are in His image, and what we are called to do and be in this world. After the sweeping narratives of Genesis and the epic redemption of Exodus, we come at the end to the base of Mount Sinai. God speaks and then resolves to dwell among us. The book of Leviticus is the centerpiece of the Pentateuch. It's the middle book, and it is the high point, if you will. Most Christians, in my experience, undervalue this portion of God's Word. It is a great mistake. The book of Leviticus is, in fact, the first book that is taught in a traditional Jewish education. It is the high point of the Pentateuch, and it is practical holiness described for us. Repeatedly in this book, we have the exhortation to “be holy, for I am holy.” God dwells among us and calls us to Himself. In the Hebrew tradition, this book of the Bible is: “and the Lord Called,” after the first word of the book, wa-yiqra “and the Lord called.” This is the calling upon our lives to be a holy people in the world, a people who are reserved for God's use in the world, a people who live in a distinct manner in the world.
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