LEVITICUS & DEUTERONOMYSTEP INTO THE LIFE GOD HAS FOR YOUThe Israelites' exodus from Egypt marked the end of a period of oppression in their history. It also marked the beginning of God fulfilling His covenantal promise to a man named Abraham, that his descendants would not only reside in the Promised Land but would also multiply and become a great nation. So, at various times, God gave the Israelites a body of legislationknown as the lawto instruct them on how to live properly as the people of God. By this, they were to be distinct from all other nations on the earth.In the twelve studies within, John MacArthur explores these laws that God gave to His people as recorded in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. As you work through this study, you will discover that obedience and the pursuit of personal holiness are always based on the character of God. Because of who He is, His people are to be holy.The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.Each lesson includes:Drawing Near: An opening question based on the key theme or topic of the lessonThe Context: Background information on the passage of Scripture being studiedKeys to the Text: Detailed commentary on the passage being studiedUnleashing the Text: Application questions on the passage highlighted in the lessonExploring the Meaning: Three key takeaways from the passageReflecting on the Text: Reflection questions on the passage highlighted in the lessonPersonal Response: A journaling section to help readers apply the principlesEach study includes an introduction that provides background information to each book of the Bible being studied and a closing "Reviewing Key Principles" lesson to help cement the main themes of the study.
