after the death.../ holy ones...

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This is another combined reading, from Leviticus 16:1-18:30, and Leviticus 19:1-20:27.

The summary:


(Ch.16)

Yahweh gives instructions for Aaron on approaching the mercy seat on the day of atonement.


(Ch.17)

Sacrifices may not be done other than at the tabernacle.

The blood from animals may not be eaten.

Animals torn by beasts may not be eaten.


(Ch.18)

Laws on immoral relations.

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(Ch.19)

Living a life that is holy because Yahweh is holy.

Many details of holy living.


(Ch.20)

Sacrificing children is forbidden.

Immoral relations forbidden.


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There's a sundry of topics in this reading, but the unifying idea is probably centered around Chapter 19, which is all about living a holy life;

however, even in Chapter 19, there is a sundry of topics in living a holy life;

but as it is mentioned by Christ, all the details are simplified by loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves.


Although we don't read the words "love" in these passages, it would be time worthwhile spent if we were to read these passages with it in our minds.


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