Playing The Leviticus Game: A Case Study In Biblical Interpretation

Have you ever played the Leviticus game?

Player 1 begins with Leviticus 18:22, which says, “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.”

But if you want to continue playing the game, find as many crazy-sounding laws in the book of Leviticus as you can. The object of the game is to show that modern Christians should reject all of those laws, including the ones about homosexuality. The Leviticus game may be easy and fun, but it has problems.

Note: This article is a good read in light of our other recent post about how to read Leviticus.

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Learn In 6 Minutes How To Read Leviticus | Tim Mackie

Tim Mackie shares a big picture overview of the book of Leviticus in order to help people know how to read it. Contrary to popular belief, Leviticus is not merely a book of tedious and arbitrary rules with no point or relevance for today. Indeed, it is a book with a very important message for all of God’s people, and it gives us a look at the ways of God. Most importantly, it provides much of the language and theological backdrop that is necessary to appreciate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This 6 minute video could revolutionize your view of the book of Leviticus. Enjoy…

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