Leviticus 17

Sacrifices Must Be Brought to the Tabernacle (vv. 1–9):

Any Israelite who kills an ox, lamb, or goat for sacrifice must bring it to the entrance of the Tabernacle.

Offering sacrifices elsewhere is considered blood guilt—a serious sin.

This law prevents idolatry and sacrifices to goat demons (v. 7).

Both Israelites and foreigners living among them must follow this law.

Prohibition Against Eating Blood (vv. 10–14):

No one may eat blood, under penalty of being cut off from the community.

The reason: "The life of the flesh is in the blood" (v. 11).

Blood is given for atonement on the altar, symbolizing life offered in place of the sinner.

Blood represents life and belongs to God alone.

Rules for Handling Dead Animals (vv. 15–16):

If someone eats an animal that died naturally or was killed by another animal, they become ceremonially unclean.

They must wash their clothes and bathe; otherwise, they bear their guilt.

Spiritual Lessons:
Worship must be done God’s way—not according to personal preference or cultural norms.

God demands exclusive devotion; idolatrous practices are strictly forbidden.

Life is sacred, and blood symbolizes that life. It is not to be treated casually or consumed.

Atonement requires life for life—pointing ahead to the sacrifice of Jesus, whose blood gives eternal life (Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7).

Christians are reminded that worship, sacrifice, and obedience must be centered on Christ, our true altar (Hebrews 13:10).