"Priestly Ordination" is the seventh sermon in this series. The priests were a crucial part of the Levitical worship structure. For the priests to serve as mediators for the people, they had to be consecrated, or “set apart,” as holy ministers of God. These ordinations showed the seriousness of their role in worship.
"Priestly Provisions and Perpetuity" is the sixth sermon in this series. The priests’ job was never ending and exhausting. The fire of the altar had to burn continually, with no end. This meant that sacrifices were always available to the people, in a sovereign reminder that God was always available to them in covenant love. In light of a constant duty of mediation, God’s people were to provide for the priests vocationally.
"Guilt Offerings" is the fifth sermon in this series. The guilt offering had to do with instances where payments were necessary to right the wrong that was committed. From this offering, we learn that those who are made right with God must have a desire to have right relationships with others as well.
"Sin Offerings" is the fourth sermon in this series. The sin offering helped Levitical worshippers recognize unintentional sin in their lives and restored fellowship with God. This offering was for all people regardless of social status or season of life. It reminds us that sin is always present, and we always stand in need of God’s grace.
"Peace Offerings" is the third sermon in this series. The peace offering was an offering of communal fellowship. It culminated with a meal among the worshippers and the priests. It reflected peace with God as well as peace with one another in community.
"Grain Offerings" is the second sermon in this series. The grain offering represented the joyful giving of worship to God. As we see here, the gospel reminds us of our removed sin and brings us joyfully into worship.
"Burnt Offerings" is the first sermon in this series. Worship happens on God’s terms, not ours. And God opens the book of Leviticus by making it clear that His righteous wrath must be appeased before worship can happen.
"Psalm 13" is the eighteenth sermon in this series. We all get tired and worn out. Many of us struggle to find the energy to do things we have to do in life, let along finding the energy to do things in the church. Life can feel like a hamster wheel, but the gospel reminds us of God’s faithfulness during the long race of life.