Leviticus
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Leviticus assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“He shall offer it of his own free will: God did not want a coerced sacrifice. Each animal had to be freely offered. This illustrates the principle that God wants our hearts, freely given to Him.” (Leviticus 1:3)
“God would not accept a defective sacrifice. We have a tendency to always want to give God ‘second best’—if not our third or fourth best. Yet this principle shows that God would not receive sacrifice marked by defect.” (Leviticus 1:3)
“Honey was not allowed because it was a favorite sacrifice to pagan deities. God did not want to be worshipped after the customs of the pagans.” (Leviticus 2:11)
“One great purpose of the dietary laws of Israel was to sanctify—to set them apart—from other nations. It made fellowship with those who did not serve God far more difficult.” (Leviticus 11:44–47)
“The burnt offering, as its name implies, was completely burnt before the Lord. It was a total sacrifice” (Leviticus 1:3)
- Title: Leviticus
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2004
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Leviticus › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM03LE
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:04Z