Wenham summarizes Leviticus by talking about the presence of God. God is always present with Israel, but He is on occasion present with Israel in both a visible and tangible way. He is preeminently present in worship.
But Leviticus handles far more than just the times of worship and the special feasts. God is present at all times, even in the mundane duties of life. "Leviticus knows of nothing that is beyond God's control or concern. The whole of man's life must be lived out in the presence of God. The recurring refrain in the later chapters, "I am the Lord your God," reminds the people of Israel that every aspect of their life - religion, sex, relations with neighbors, all is of concern to their covenant redeemer." - (p17).
And so, the detailed and repetitive ceremonies of Leviticus teach us that God is concerned about all aspects of our lives. For the Christian, we see this brought out in the fact that we are now the tabernacle of the Holy Spirit, enjoying the permanent presence of God. We are to manifest His glory in all aspects of our lives.
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