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Leviticus Bible Study
This study is meant for use alongside your Bible and Jay Sklar’s An Introduction and Commentary . Perfect for individuals or groups , it will help you to understand :
• how to read Leviticus and apply it to your life today
• the relevance of unfamiliar cultural concepts (such as ritual impurity)
• the meaning of key themes (such as holiness, sin, atonement)
• the significance of Jesus as atoning sacrifice and faithful priest on our behalf. Do the whole study (32 weeks) or choose from 12-week studies such
• The Gospel in Leviticus
• Jesus in Leviticus
• Sacrifice and Worship in Leviticus
• Holiness in Leviticus
• Community and Ministry in Leviticus
• Ethics and Mission in Leviticus. Join the many others who finish this study and say, “Finally, I was able not only to read and understand Leviticus, but to be changed by it!” Are you willing to give Leviticus a chance? It really is a treasure trove of meaning and hope for those who do! (For more information, see the videos on Jay Sklar's Author Page.)
• how to read Leviticus and apply it to your life today
• the relevance of unfamiliar cultural concepts (such as ritual impurity)
• the meaning of key themes (such as holiness, sin, atonement)
• the significance of Jesus as atoning sacrifice and faithful priest on our behalf. Do the whole study (32 weeks) or choose from 12-week studies such
• The Gospel in Leviticus
• Jesus in Leviticus
• Sacrifice and Worship in Leviticus
• Holiness in Leviticus
• Community and Ministry in Leviticus
• Ethics and Mission in Leviticus. Join the many others who finish this study and say, “Finally, I was able not only to read and understand Leviticus, but to be changed by it!” Are you willing to give Leviticus a chance? It really is a treasure trove of meaning and hope for those who do! (For more information, see the videos on Jay Sklar's Author Page.)
- GenresTheology
236 pages, Paperback
Published May 11, 2018
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12 people want to read
About the author
Jay Sklar
35 books8 followersJay Sklar (PhD, the University of Gloucestershire), is Professor Old Testament and VP of Academics at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. His doctoral research was completed under Gordon Wenham and focused on the sacrificial system in Exodus through Numbers, resulting in the book
Sin, Impurity, Sacrifice, Atonement: The Priestly Conceptions
. He has continued to focus his work on the Bible’s first five books, writing commentaries on
Numbers
(Story of God, Zondervan) and two on Leviticus (
Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament
, Zondervan;
Tyndale Old Testament Commentary
, IVP). He has also co-authored a
Leviticus Bible study
and written supplementary books on Leviticus (
Additional Notes on Leviticus
) and Numbers
Additional Notes on Numbers
). He has just submitted a commentary on Exodus for Crossway’s ESV Expository Commentary series (for which he serves as one of three general editors and in which he wrote the commentary on
Jonah
.
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November 17, 2018
"Are you willing to give Leviticus a chance?" That is the question that drives this in-depth and intensive study guide on Leviticus. Scott Behm, California Lawyer and Covenant Seminary graduate, teamed up with Jay Sklar, Covenant Seminary professor and Commentary-on-Leviticus writer, to give Bible students a roomy, 236 page softback workbook through Leviticus. The book is set up for individual use as well as group study, and ideal for older teens, young adults, empty-nesters, and the hoary-haired. It's friendly on the eyes and fuel for the soul!
"Leviticus Bible Study" is a 29-week investigation that works through each chapter from two angles. The lion's share of the material is for individual preparation to be digested piecemeal through the week. There are reflection questions, a prayer, queries to be answered, applications and ways to respond. Did I mention that it's roomy, with loads of space to jot down answers and thoughts? The second part of each study is for when a group regathers. The authors give the leader a roughly three-page lesson plan, with suggested "times" for each segment. This Bible study is ready to hit the ground running! The only other things needed are Sklar's IVP commentary, a Bible, a little water, maybe some olive oil. Then shake it up good and pour it out on the cookie sheet and you've got everything necessary for a delicious fare!
But wait! Maybe you or your group don't have the time to invest for 29-weeks! Fear not, be not dismayed! The authors have mapped out seven options for shorter studies. They have charted, in detail, seven 12-week studies that a person or parish can pursue based on specific topics. There's the 12-week study on "Understanding Leviticus." Another on "The Gospel in Leviticus." Also "Jesus in Leviticus." Then "Sacrifice and Worship in Leviticus." Not so surprising, they also have "Holiness in Leviticus." A group could work through "Community and Ministry in Leviticus." Lastly, "Ethics and Mission in Leviticus." All of the coordinates are listed on pages 7-11 for safe sailing through each of this topical studies. Behm and Sklar have worked extra hard to make it possible for you to say "yes" to their question: "Are you willing to give Leviticus a chance?"
"Leviticus Bible Study" broke water and came up for air in May 2018. It's rip-roaring and ready to go. Are you looking for the next adventure in your women's Bible study? Wondering what to jump into for your High School class? Trying to figure out a way you could teach a college course on Leviticus? Wanting to know Jesus more clearly, love him more dearly, and follow him more nearly, day by day? Give Leviticus a chance, and snatch up a copy of this study guide as quick as you can. You won't be disappointed!
My delighted gratitude goes to Jay Sklar for the free copy of this study guide. After he saw my review of his IVP commentary, he asked if I'd be interested in evaluating this workbook. I jumped at the chance and asked him to send me a copy. There were no strings attached, no diktats or directives. Sklar simply wanted an honest review, which is what I have given.
"Leviticus Bible Study" is a 29-week investigation that works through each chapter from two angles. The lion's share of the material is for individual preparation to be digested piecemeal through the week. There are reflection questions, a prayer, queries to be answered, applications and ways to respond. Did I mention that it's roomy, with loads of space to jot down answers and thoughts? The second part of each study is for when a group regathers. The authors give the leader a roughly three-page lesson plan, with suggested "times" for each segment. This Bible study is ready to hit the ground running! The only other things needed are Sklar's IVP commentary, a Bible, a little water, maybe some olive oil. Then shake it up good and pour it out on the cookie sheet and you've got everything necessary for a delicious fare!
But wait! Maybe you or your group don't have the time to invest for 29-weeks! Fear not, be not dismayed! The authors have mapped out seven options for shorter studies. They have charted, in detail, seven 12-week studies that a person or parish can pursue based on specific topics. There's the 12-week study on "Understanding Leviticus." Another on "The Gospel in Leviticus." Also "Jesus in Leviticus." Then "Sacrifice and Worship in Leviticus." Not so surprising, they also have "Holiness in Leviticus." A group could work through "Community and Ministry in Leviticus." Lastly, "Ethics and Mission in Leviticus." All of the coordinates are listed on pages 7-11 for safe sailing through each of this topical studies. Behm and Sklar have worked extra hard to make it possible for you to say "yes" to their question: "Are you willing to give Leviticus a chance?"
"Leviticus Bible Study" broke water and came up for air in May 2018. It's rip-roaring and ready to go. Are you looking for the next adventure in your women's Bible study? Wondering what to jump into for your High School class? Trying to figure out a way you could teach a college course on Leviticus? Wanting to know Jesus more clearly, love him more dearly, and follow him more nearly, day by day? Give Leviticus a chance, and snatch up a copy of this study guide as quick as you can. You won't be disappointed!
My delighted gratitude goes to Jay Sklar for the free copy of this study guide. After he saw my review of his IVP commentary, he asked if I'd be interested in evaluating this workbook. I jumped at the chance and asked him to send me a copy. There were no strings attached, no diktats or directives. Sklar simply wanted an honest review, which is what I have given.
December 9, 2018
Great resource. Developing a richer understanding of the OT furthers one’s grasp of the NT, and Leviticus is an important window into the character of the Lord in providing grace so an unholy people can be in the presence of a holy God. Understanding Leviticus also cultivates appreciation and worship of Jesus Christ, and the perfect priest and perfect sacrifice that makes atonement for our sins.
There is an accessible companion guide to Sklar’s Introduction and Commentary on Leviticus in the Tydale series.
This study is perfect for various contexts such as Bible studies to classes. There are multiple ways of going through it: one chapter a week or an assortment of 12 week studies to choose from.
Each lesson includes individual study time and then guided questions for group study.
Understanding Jesus is aided by understanding Leviticus, and this companion guide helps with understanding Leviticus.
There is an accessible companion guide to Sklar’s Introduction and Commentary on Leviticus in the Tydale series.
This study is perfect for various contexts such as Bible studies to classes. There are multiple ways of going through it: one chapter a week or an assortment of 12 week studies to choose from.
Each lesson includes individual study time and then guided questions for group study.
Understanding Jesus is aided by understanding Leviticus, and this companion guide helps with understanding Leviticus.
April 7, 2023
A very detailed look into the covenant and laws between God and Israel. It requires the use of the commentary written by Jay Skylar on Leviticus, which I found online in the online library called Hoopla. This created a problem for me because the workbook have numbers in parentheses next to the headings. I assume these are page numbers in the commentary. The online version didn't match these page numbers.
The authors begin by posing questions. I was excited to study Leviticus and learn how to approach and live with a holy God, our covenant King, and how to reflect His holy character to the world. But by the time I reached the bottom of page two (PG. 14), I was disappointed. The questions ask you to look through the commentary for the author's conclusions about scriptures, not read the scriptures themselves and see the answers. There are scriptural references provided at the end of each conclusion, but the study doesn't go through them or ask you to look them up. I don't want to know what the author thinks God said before I see what God Himself said to His people.
I'm going to finish this, and look at each scriptural reference myself, to see the answers for myself. I'm not saying that the conclusions are wrong, or not lead by the Spirit. I think the study says good things, is Spirit-led, and shows the author's love of Leviticus. However, I wish this study had taught me how to read Leviticus and draw the same conclusions on my own by going through the verses in the questions rather than telling me what a detail-oriented, biblical scholar thinks Leviticus and other scriptures say. I don't want to finish this study and know more about what the author thinks than what God says.
The authors begin by posing questions. I was excited to study Leviticus and learn how to approach and live with a holy God, our covenant King, and how to reflect His holy character to the world. But by the time I reached the bottom of page two (PG. 14), I was disappointed. The questions ask you to look through the commentary for the author's conclusions about scriptures, not read the scriptures themselves and see the answers. There are scriptural references provided at the end of each conclusion, but the study doesn't go through them or ask you to look them up. I don't want to know what the author thinks God said before I see what God Himself said to His people.
I'm going to finish this, and look at each scriptural reference myself, to see the answers for myself. I'm not saying that the conclusions are wrong, or not lead by the Spirit. I think the study says good things, is Spirit-led, and shows the author's love of Leviticus. However, I wish this study had taught me how to read Leviticus and draw the same conclusions on my own by going through the verses in the questions rather than telling me what a detail-oriented, biblical scholar thinks Leviticus and other scriptures say. I don't want to finish this study and know more about what the author thinks than what God says.
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