
Leviticus is a story about God’s desire to be with us. Amid the detailed laws and sacrifices, we catch a glimpse of a gracious God who is patient and merciful, always pointing toward what’s to come. Jesus becomes the ultimate bridge, fulfilling the sacrifices and making a way for us to be with Him. Leviticus, therefore, is less about rules and more about God’s relentless pursuit to bring us close! True holiness is found in relationship and based on what Someone else has done.
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God gives detailed instructions about offering sacrifices—animals, grains, and drinks—to worship Him. These sacrifices remind us of a system we could never keep.
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God desires our hearts and obedience more than any sacrifice we could bring. Worship is about our whole lives—offering our love, gratitude, and even our mistakes to Him.Conversation starter for your kiddos:
Have you ever given someone a gift? How does giving show that you care? How can we give our love to God? -
God describes how priests are chosen to help the people worship Him. They offer sacrifices and pray for the community, serving as bridges between God and His people.
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God calls us to serve and help each other, just like the priests. We act as bridges for people to experience God’s love.Conversation starter for your kiddos:
Have you ever helped a friend or family member? How can you help others feel close to God? -
God teaches Israelites how to live holy lives—things to keep their bodies and communities clean, and rules about sickness, disease, and purity.
Devotional thought:
God cares about our health and our hearts. Living in a clean and honest way helps us grow closer to Him and allows others to see His goodness in us.Conversation starter for your kiddos:
What are some ways we can stay healthy and kind to others? How can our actions reflect God's love? -
God gives instructions for a special day called the Day of Atonement, when the High Priest makes a sacrifice to ask for forgiveness for all the people’s sins.
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God wants to forgive us and make us new. Jesus is like our High Priest now, helping us come close to God and be forgiven.Conversation starter for your kiddos:
How does it feel to know God forgives us? -
God gives rules for living rightly—about respecting life, being honest, and loving neighbors. These rules help us live in harmony and reflect a good God.
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Loving others and acting truthfully brings us closer to God's heart. Actions like this help us build a world filled with kindness and justice.Conversation starter for your kiddos:
What’s one way you can show love or honesty today? How does that make others feel? -
God gives special rules for priests and ordinary people about how to live holy lives—things about worship, how to treat others, and respecting God's holiness.
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God calls us to be different—a way to show those around us that the way of God is better. He is the way to a good life.Conversation starter for your kiddos:
How can you be kind or respectful today? How does loving God help you love others? -
God gives festivals, blessings, and laws about staying faithful to Him. Living close to God means choosing His way each day and trusting that He will bless us. It’s worth partying over!
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Walking with God is about choosing love and obedience—trusting that His way is good. His presence is with us.Conversation starter for your kiddos:
Is there a way you can trust God more today? How can you remember that His presence is always with you?
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