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Read This Week: Leviticus 15
The priest is to sacrifice one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering. You must keep the Israelites separate from things that make them unclean, so they will not die in their uncleanness for defiling my dwelling place, which is among them. – Leviticus 15:30-31 NIV
Chapter 15 focuses on laws concerning bodily discharges, both natural and abnormal, like illnesses. These laws outline how such things render a person ritually impure, requiring specific actions, such as washing, waiting periods, and, in some cases, offerings, to restore purity. For the Israelites, purity was critical for maintaining a covenant relationship with God, whose presence dwelt among the people. Impurity wasn’t necessarily sinful, but it indicated a state that temporarily separated someone from the community and sacred spaces, like the tabernacle. This section of our study addresses men and women equally and was practical for a desert-dwelling community, promoting hygiene and social order, while also carrying deep spiritual significance.
We’ve been reminded throughout Leviticus that God is concerned with everyday things and every aspect of human life, even the most personal and mundane. Bodily functions, often considered private or taboo, are addressed openly here, showing that nothing is outside God’s view. This truth challenges us to view all aspects of our lives — physical, emotional, and spiritual — as opportunities to pursue the Lord and His holiness. We should always be reflecting on areas of our walks that we might consider unspiritual or even unhealthy. We must be conscious of all the rhythms and movements of our lives to ensure that we make room for and invite God’s presence into them. Simple acts of kindness, gratitude for our bodies, or spiritual mindfulness in daily tasks can foster a sense of sacredness and worship.
These Levitical laws also prevented impurity from spreading, thereby protecting the community’s ability to worship together. For example, objects or people touched by someone impure often required cleansing. This emphasis on collective responsibility underscores the importance of community connection and unity in upholding shared values. We, as God’s people, don’t live in a vacuum. Our actions affect those around us. Practicing the Fruits of the Spirit, maintaining healthy boundaries, or prioritizing our physical health can serve as an example to others, leading to reflection and the adoption of these spiritual approaches, and ultimately reflecting care for our community. Small choices can have a ripple effect.
It is important to note that ritual impurity wasn’t equated with moral failure. The natural processes discussed in this passage were normal, yet they required a period of separation and cleansing. Imperfection is part of the human condition, and God provides a path to restoration. For us, it is through the cleansing power of Christ’s blood. Because of this, we can embrace grace in our imperfections. When we feel emotionally or spiritually unclean, whether due to sin, mistakes, stress, or life’s complexities, we should seek renewal through the Holy Spirit, prayer, rest, or support from the family of God. The Lord’s design includes ways to start fresh.
Thanks to Jesus’ fulfillment of the law, as seen in passages like Acts 10:15 and Colossians 2:16-17, we are not held to the Old Testament purity laws. But chapter 15 offers enduring principles for us. We can treat our physical selves with respect, recognizing them as a gift from God. Just as the Israelites had practices to restore purity, we can seek reconciliation and renewal in our relationships with God and with one another. Confession, forgiveness, and spiritual disciplines such as reading the Bible, prayer, and meditation can bring us closer to the Lord and deepen our fellowship with others. We can be mindful of how our choices, whether in health, words, or actions, impact our family, friends, workplace, or church. We can bring our everyday struggles and joys to God, trusting that nothing is too small for His attention.
Let’s embrace the wisdom of Leviticus 15, not with rigid legalism, but as an invitation to live intentionally every day, in community, and with a heart open to God’s transformative grace.
In Leviticus 15 I see Father God showing me
Trusting Him Through Every Step, every moment is important to remember because He loves us
Leviticus 15 might feel like a “goofy” chapter at first glance
But it’s filled with deeply personal and private instructions. But when you pause and lean in, you begin to see something powerful: God’s heart of love and care.
This chapter isn’t just about rules.
It’s about a relationship.
It’s about trusting Father God, step-by-step, and sometimes moment by moment. He cares about the details—even the ones we’d rather not talk about.
Imagine this scene:
Moses and Aaron are standing before the Lord in the wilderness, surrounded by the presence of the Most High. Just outside, the Israelites are camped
some hurting, some dealing with physical discomfort or pain. And right there, in the middle of it all, God speaks.
“The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: ‘Speak to the children of Israel…’” (Leviticus 15:1 AMP)
God isn’t distant. He’s not ignoring their pain or what their going through
He’s leaning in—giving specific guidance to help His people through the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges they’re facing.
Why? Because He cares.
The instructions about washing, waiting, bathing, and bringing offerings weren’t just about hygiene for a desert camp. They were about care.
They were God’s tender way of saying:
“I see you in your weakness. What you’ve going through
I’m with you in what you’re walking through.
You’re still mine.”
God wasn’t pushing them away because they were “unclean”—He was teaching them how to walk through it with Him. He gave them steps, rhythms, and space to rest, heal, and stay close to Him and each other.
Greater Responsibility
This chapter reminds us that with a greater calling comes greater responsibility and that includes how we move through moments of weakness, sickness, or discomfort. And to remember to help others with Father God.
Physically, these instructions protected the community.
Spiritually, they taught God’s people to trust Him through uncertainty.
There was a time in my life when I was going through something similar—a woman’s health issue—and I had to walk it out moment by moment with God.
I didn’t feel peace about taking the medication they offered, so I brought it to God in worship. I asked Him about it. People prayed for me—and either that night or the very next day, God healed me.
God moved.
He showed me He was with me in the process.
But there was also another time I had to go through surgery, and that time I had to trust Him moment by moment again.
what I see in Leviticus 15 no matter what I go through
Father God is with me! I can trust Him! Thank you My Father ❤️
Not shame.
Not separation.
But a Father who says:
“I’m with you in this.
I see what no one else sees.
I care about it all.
Just walk with Me, one step at a time.”
It’s like hearing Him whisper:
“You are mine, and I am guiding you through every single moment
no matter how big or small it seems. I am with you.”
If you’re going through something today—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—pause and remember this truth:
God doesn’t turn away from your pain.
As you talk to Him, asking Him to help you He is with you.
Trust Him step-by-step.
Let Him guide you through every detail.
Father God,
Thank You for being so near to us—even in the parts of life that feel uncomfortable, uncertain, or unseen.
Thank You for caring about our bodies, our pain, our feelings of feeling uncomfortable through the process sometimes, and our healing.
You don’t turn away from us when we feel unclean or weak
You draw closer and gently walk us through it, step by step.
Help us to trust You more.
To follow Your lead.
To rest in Your presence.
And when we don’t know what to do next, remind us that we are still Yours because You love us and You are still guiding us.
In every season, every step every moment You are faithful.
In Jesus’ loving and caring name,
Amen.
Leviticus chapter 15:31
Thus, you shall separate the Israelites from their uncleanness, lest they die in their uncleanness by defiling My Tabernacle that is in the midst of them.
~Living a Spiritual and Physical Life Then and Now~
God Is Saying To Me:
My child, in order to remain physically and spiritually clean, you must rid yourself of anything that does not revere holiness and allows spiritual defilement. If not, you can become ritually and spiritually dead. I cannot dwell in your presence when you are unclean.
What This Means To Me:
1. Cast out impurity so that you remain holy physically and spiritually.
2. Always approach God with reverence, purity and a repetitive heart and mindset. Physical separation is sometimes necessary to ensure that others are not affected by your uncleanness. Separation from God spiritually can lead to death or create a barrier between you and God.
3. Jesus is the only way for believers to approach God with confidence, so constantly strive to be holy and pure even in the most private aspects of your walk with God.
Is anyone feeling sick today?
At some point, we all have. Whether it’s a headache, the flu, something chronic—or even something more serious—we’ve all faced sickness. And with it comes uncertainty… worry… even fear.
I know I’ve been there. Sometimes it was something small, and I just needed to rest. But other times, it was serious. I’ve gone through surgeries. I’ve faced moments that were overwhelming. And I’ll be honest—it was scary.
But I can also say this: I went through it with God.
And that made all the difference.
When we walk through sickness with Him, we begin to see things differently. We see His hand. We sense His presence. We witness His healing—sometimes instantly, sometimes through a process, but always with purpose.
Because He is our healer.
Not just in theory—but in reality. He is Jehovah Rapha—the God who heals. And His healing is whole.
He heals us physically.
He heals us emotionally.
He heals us spiritually.
He makes us clean on the inside.
And once He’s done that work in us, it becomes our responsibility—and our privilege—to care for the outside too. To treat our bodies with honor. To reflect the healing that’s taken place in our hearts.
Because when God heals, it’s not just about survival.
It’s not just about getting better.
It’s about drawing us closer to Him.
It’s about becoming stronger, wiser, and more grounded.
It’s about learning to trust Him more—and gaining a testimony that we can share with others.
1. We are born into a broken world—a world affected by sin, disease, and decay. That brokenness touches all of us. Spiritually, emotionally, physically—we start out unclean and in need of God’s cleansing.
2. Sickness isn’t always the result of personal sin. But when we are sick, it’s a moment to lean into God—not away from Him. We follow Him through the healing process, trusting Him each step of the way.
3. Jesus is the one who makes us clean. Spiritually. Emotionally. Physically. And while He does the deep work inside, we’re called to respond—by letting that healing change how we live, how we speak, and what people see in us on the outside.
This is what I got from God in Leviticus 15. Cleanse your mind daily through the Holy Spirit. Do this by staying in My Word and studying it. Whatever you are going through, trust Me and I will equip you. Jesus instructs believers to make spiritual sacrifices to make you pure, and sanctified before Me. Just like the story of the woman in Luke 8, who had a period for 12 years. She had enough faith and trust that if she just touched Jesus’s garment, she would be healed, and she was. I want you to have that same faith with Me. I will protect you through everything you go through, even when you go through menstruation, and the pain that comes with it.
What this said to me, was the fact that God cares so much for all that we go through, even something like us having a monthly period for years, is so amazing. He gives us guidelines on how to deal with that, and how we can stay clean through it all. We need to keep trusting Him, through all that we go through.
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