Dr. Pothana's Teaching

1. Introduction
Dr. Pothana

2. Leviticus 1:1
Then the LORD called to Moses
and spoke to him from the tent of
meeting…

4. Name of the Book
• Hebrew Name: ar'q.YIw: -
“And He called”
• Greek Name: Leuitikon

5. EXODUS
Ends with the
construction
of the
Tabernacle
LEVITICUS
Tells of the
worship that
takes place in
the Tabernacle

6. Genesis
Begins with
creation
Exodus Leviticus
Begins in
bondage
Begins in
sacrifice
Depicts the
rise of God’s
people
Tells of the
redemption
from Egypt
Sets forth the
rituals of
worship and
holiness
Origins of the
nation
Deliverance of
the nation
Life of the
nation
Theocracy
born
Theocracy established

7. Why should we study
Leviticus?
• Historical Reasons: It gives the historical
background for the remainder of the Bible.
• Theological Reasons: It establishes such
principles as redemption and sacrifice.
• Religious Reasons: It teaches us about
worship.

8. Outline of Leviticus
Laws of the Offerings (1-7)
Laws of the Priests (8-10)
Laws of Purity (11-15)
Day of Atonement (16)
Laws of Holiness (17-20)
Laws of the Priests (21-22)
Appointed Times (23-25)
Penalties and Vows (26-27)

9. What is the “Big Idea” in the
book of Leviticus?

10. From where is this “big idea”
derived?
“…you shall be holy, for I am holy”
(Leviticus 11:45)

11. What is holiness?

12. What is the opposite of
holiness?

13. Is there a difference
between the two?
Holiness
Purity

14. Pure Impure
Holy
Common

15. What are some areas of life in
which holiness ought to be seen
in the lives of believers today?

16. • Divide into groups
• Prepare a 5 minute role play or mini-
drama illustrating holy living in a real life
modern situation
Role Play