Week of Oct 18 Readings

Here are our readings for the upcoming week:

Oct 18: Ex 31-33; Matt 22: 1-22
Oct 19: Ex 34-35; Matt 22:23-46
Oct 20: Ex 36-38; Matt 23:1-22
Oct 21: Ex 39-40; Matt 23:23-39
Oct 22: Lev 1-3; Matt 24:1-28
Oct 23: Lev 4-5; Matt 24:29-51
Oct 24: Lev 6-7; Matt 25:1-30

Congratulations! You are about to complete your second full book of the Bible, Exodus.

Also, hang in there. You will be embarking on the book of Leviticus. Leviticus is filled with regulations designed to insure a holy life. Since God is holy, God's people are to be holy.

Leviticus provides instructions for the Israelites regarding religious sacrifices, what is clean and unclean, diet, religious festivals, ethics, sexual relations, blasphemy, Sabbath, jubilee years, blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.

Leviticus takes its name from the priestly tribe of Levi. Originally, the book was designated by rabbis as the manual for priests.

Leviticus forms the heart of the Jewish law, Torah. It is often used to introduce Jewish children to the basic elements of Judaism.