SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 15
BIBLE VERSE:
“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,[b] which is among them.’” (Leviticus 15:31)
DISCHARGES CAUSING UNCLEANLINESS (vs. 1-33)
- Bodily discharge from men
- EmIssion of semen from men.
- Regular flow of blood by women
WHAT BECOMES UNCLEAN WHEN A MAN OR WOMAN HAS DISCHARGE?
- Any bed or anything he or she sits on
- Anyone being touched by him or her
- Anyone being spat by him
- A claypot or wooden article touched by him
REGULATIONS FOR A MAN OR WOMAN WITH A DISCHARGE WHO IS CLEANSED FROM HIS OR HER DISCHARGE.
- He or she is to count off 7 days for their ceremonial cleansing.
- He or she must wash their cloths and bathe with fresh water.
- On the 8th day, he or she must take 2 doves and 2 young pigeons and come before the Lord to the entrance to he Tent of Meetings and them to the priest.
- The priest is to sacrifice them, one for sin offering and the other for burnt offering.
THOUGHTS:
God is concerned about health, the dignity of a person and his body. He wants the people to avoid unhealthy practices. Washing is essential to maintain physical health. Purify and cleansing are for the spiritual dignity.