Leviticus records God's instructions concerning Israel's worship. At the end of the previous book (Exodus), the people of Israel were constructing the Tabernacle in which God would take up residence. With such a holy God in their midst, they needed to know how to worship, serve, and obey him. Leviticus lays out the various sacrifices, purification procedures, and holy days and feasts for the people. Also included are the qualifications and guidelines for the priests who would mediate between the people and their God.
The book of Leviticus points us to the holiness of God. Chapters 1-17 focus on sacrifice as the only way to approach God. Chapters 18-27 concentrate on sanctification, being set apart for God and his purposes.
