The deliverance of Israel in the exodus anticipates a far greater exodus through the waters of death and hell in Christ. The holy wars pale in comparison with the judgment of the nations that Christ will execute at the end of the age. As the prophets proclaim, this would only come when one greater than Moses would rescue his people and lead them victoriously into the perfect peace, love, and joy that he would win for his co-heirs. Sure, we learn from Leviticus that God considers homosexuality an abomination.
The responder above points to many other examples. Few of these commands can be explained in terms of general wisdom for hygiene, sanitation, and gastronomic health. Each set of prohibitions is a facet in the diamond of an old covenant system that sparkled with anticipation of the coming Messiah.
It takes a good knowledge of the covenantal context and import of these commands for Israel to recognize their unique significance in this history of redemption.
It also requires that we interpret the Old Testament in light of the New Testament, allowing the fulfillment to guide our understanding of the typological promise. A good place to start in digging deeper is M. However, Jesus rebukes James and John when they seek to call fire down on the Samaritan village that rejected the gospel. I offer a summary of this argument in The Christian Faith chapter In the moral law that runs not only through the whole Bible but throughout the codes of so many civilizations across the ages, God reveals his righteous character.
These Israel-specific laws are not intended to regulate the constitutions of common nations, but ultimately to play their part in a theocratic system that leads us ultimately to Christ and his everlasting kingdom.
Dear Dr. Leviticus states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. B I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her? C I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanness, according to Leviticus The problem is, how do I tell?
I have tried asking, but most women take offence. D Leviticus states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians? E I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself? F A friend of mine feels that though eating shellfish is an abomination Leviticus , it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality.
I don't agree. Can you settle this? G Leviticus states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. H Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Leviticus How should they die? I I know from Leviticus that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
J My uncle has a farm. He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them, as advised in Leviticus ?
Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws, in accordance with Leviticus ? Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus clearly states it to be an abomination.
End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them? In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her? The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
Exodus clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself? I don't agree. Can you settle this? I have to admit that I wear reading glasses.
How should they die? He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws?
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