Divine Distinctions

Aug 2, 2020 • Roger Skepple • In the World, Not of the World (Part 1): The Essential Components of the Christian Life (Part 6)

In the World, Not of the World (Part 1)

Leviticus 19:19-31

I.Prologue: God Calls Israel to Fidelity to Him (19:1-2)

II.Expressed through Faithfulness to the Divine Covenant (19:3-10)

A.The Covenant (19:3-4)

B.The Sacrifices (19:5-8)

C.The Poor (19:9-10)

III.Expressed through Loyalty to the Divine Community (19:11-18)

A.Deal Honestly (19:11-12)

B.Repudiate Exploitation (19:13-14)

C.Seek Justice (19:15-16)

D.Exemplify Love (19:17-18)

The Theological Framework – The Called

Called From Called To

borne on eagles’ wings out of Egypt brought to Myself

the peoples my own possession among

all the earth is Mine to Me a kingdom of priests and holy nation

The Biblical Framework – Holiness: Status Vs. Condition

●Gifts to God

●A Means of Communion with God

●To Execute Consecration and Purification

Status:Common/Profane≠Holy

Condition:Unclean≠Clean

Status:Common/Profane➔Holy

Condition:Unclean➔Clean

Status:Common/Profane➔Atonement➔Holy

Condition:Unclean➔Atonement➔Clean

The Theological and Biblical Implications

IV.Expressed through Adhering to the Divine Distinctions (19:19-31)

A.Respect God’s Distinctions (19:19)

1.The Meaning of the Distinctions

2.The Distinctions

3.The Implications of the Distinctions