Condensing the Bible into a tweet, chapter by chapter.

A condensed commentary for the 21st century!

The Book of Leviticus...

Leviticus 1. Blood, gore and death. Not nice. But in the animal sacrifices, a reminder of the perfect sacrifice that was to come at Calvary.

Leviticus 2. The people brought the offerings. We exalt, honour and worship God. Not the other way round.

Leviticus 3. The sacrifice had to be without defect. Only a perfect offering would suffice. A picture of Calvary when God gave his very best, his own Son.

Leviticus 4. Blood is mentioned 10 times in 35 verses. Without the shedding of blood there can be no forgiveness of sins.

Leviticus 5. An individual sinned, he was guilty. He had to make amends. You can't blame others for your own wrongdoings. Personal responsibility.

Leviticus 6. The laws given are very precise. People function best when they know what is expected of them and where they stand.

Leviticus 7. The offerings involved the priest. God puts people in position, it's part of the structure and organisaton of the kingdom.

Leviticus 8. Although there was lots of ritual involved, ultimately the priesthood was about call and obedience.

Leviticus 9. The priest stood in the gap between God and man. A picture of the one that was to come. The Great High Priest.

Leviticus 10. Nadab and Abihu discovered that man's way leads to destruction, even if it is with good intention.

Leviticus 11. Dietary instructions and rules for touching carcasses. Food and hygiene isn't a modern thing.

Leviticus 12. Although purification times were different for the sexes, the offerings were the same. Equality in value.

Leviticus 13. Contagious diseases were to be quarantined. If we don't isolate ourselves from negative things around us they will destroy us.

Leviticus 14. Drastic measures for serious infections and sacrifice needed for closure. A picture of sin and Calvary.

Leviticus 15. Detailed rules for personal hygiene. Man discovered germs in the 19th century. He was just catching upon what God already knew.

Leviticus 16. Atonement was made once a year. But when Jesus went to Calvary his death was 'Once and for all'. The incomplete became the complete.

Leviticus 17. In order to be acceptable, the sacrifice had to be in the right place. God's place. Salvation is on His terms and not ours.

Leviticus 18. Boundaries laid down for sexual relationships. God isn't anti-sex. Just that there are common-sense conditions involved.

Leviticus 19. Lots of rules laid down, but with a purpose. Whether individually or corporately we need guidelines to function properly.

Leviticus 20. Penalties are severe but once you relax it's easier for compromise to creep in. Tough deterrents make people think twice.

Leviticus 21. Priest's call demanding. Ministry not something to be entered into lightly. And with the priesthood of believers, that's for all.

Leviticus 22. Lots of rules regarding sacrifices. Had to be just right, anything else not acceptable. To connect with God we have to do it his way.

Leviticus 23. The Feasts involved offerings. Too many people want to get but not give back. Not only from God but others and life in general.

Leviticus 24. Penalties for crimes seem harsh. But there is a choice. Don't offend in the first place. Then you don't have anything to worry about.

Leviticus 25. Even the land is more fruitful after rest. How much more does that apply to human beings. You are more important than a field.

Leviticus 26. Although there will always be external situations beyond our control, the bottom line is that obedience equals blessing.

Leviticus 27. Formulae laid down. Whether on a corporate or individual level, we always function better when we know where we stand.