First "Called" Christian: A Good Difference 08/19/18

The First “called” Christians

A Good Difference

Leviticus 18:1-5

 

How should I read Leviticus?

 

• As a radically, counter-cultural
• As a model for choosing life over death.
• As a different book calling the people of God to a different

 

Did the first Christians see Leviticus as relevant to their faith? (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)

 

• Leviticus is quoted 20 times in the New Testament.

 

God calls you to live a life that is different in a good way. (Leviticus 18:1-5)

 

• As a believer, you get your instructions from God through His word. (Lev 18:1-2)
• As you follow God’s word, you are transformed from your past and prepared for your future. (Lev 18:3)
  1. You are in a place of preparation. (Romans 12:2)
• As you grow carefully in obedience, you grow bolder in your faith. (Lev 18:4 & 2 Timothy 1:7)

 

The Big Question:  Do you want to see and experience true life?  Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior and live within Biblical boundaries. (Lev 18:5 & John 14:6)