Welcome to Day 34 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In today’s episode, we read Leviticus chapters 19–21 word for word from the New International Version (NIV). As God continues instructing Israel, holiness moves beyond the tabernacle and into daily life, relationships, justice, and leadership. These chapters reveal how devotion to God is meant to shape every aspect of how His people live and serve.

Today’s reading includes:

• God’s call for His people to be holy because He is holy
• Laws emphasizing honesty, justice, compassion, and love for others
• Instructions for caring for the poor, the foreigner, and the vulnerable
• Clear warnings against idolatry, occult practices, and moral corruption
• Consequences for sin and the seriousness of turning away from God
• God’s standards for priests and the added responsibility of spiritual leadership

Leviticus 19–21 reminds us that holiness is not limited to worship rituals—it is lived out in daily obedience and faithful conduct. God’s people are called to reflect His character in how they treat others and how they honor Him in every area of life.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete word-for-word Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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Today’s reading brings us to the center of the book of Leviticus, where God establishes the Day of Atonement—a sacred time set apart for cleansing, restoration, and reconciliation. In Leviticus 16–18, we see how God provides a way for sin to be addressed so that He may continue to dwell among His people.

Today’s Scripture reading includes:

• The Day of Atonement and the role of the high priest in making atonement for the people
• The significance of blood as God’s provision for life and forgiveness
• Instructions guarding worship from idolatry and false practices
• God’s moral boundaries for relationships and daily living
• A call for Israel to live differently from the surrounding nations

These chapters show that holiness is not confined to sacred spaces or special days. God’s design for atonement leads directly into instructions for everyday obedience, reminding us that worship and daily life are inseparable. Restoration with God shapes how His people live, love, and honor Him.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete word-for-word Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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In today’s episode of Word for Word: The Bible, we continue our journey through Leviticus chapters 13–15, focusing on God’s instructions regarding health, cleanliness, and restoration within the community of Israel.

These chapters address topics that may feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable to modern readers—skin diseases, mold in clothing and homes, and bodily discharges—but they reveal a God who is deeply concerned with order, protection, and care for His people. Illness and impurity are not treated as moral failures. Instead, they are handled with patience, honesty, and clear steps toward restoration.

A consistent theme throughout these chapters is that restoration is always the goal. Separation is temporary, and the process for returning to the community is carefully laid out. God’s presence remains central, even in moments of vulnerability, waiting, and healing.

This episode includes:

• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete word-for-word reading of Leviticus 13–15
• A short closing reflection and prayer focused on patience, compassion, and renewal

As we walk through Scripture together, these passages remind us that living near a holy God involves attentiveness—not only in worship, but in how we care for ourselves and for one another.

Thank you for joining Word for Word: The Bible. If this podcast has been meaningful to you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with others as we continue this year-long journey through Scripture.