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LESSON 70
IDENTIFICATON AND CLEANSING OF LEPROSY
MEMORY VERSE: “And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague be somewhat dark, and the plague spread not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it is but a scrab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean” (Leviticus 13:6).
TEXT: Leviticus 13 to 15
This lesson focuses on laws on diagnosis of leprosy. These laws show the high premium that God places on health and cleanliness of His people, hence He commanded that a leper be quarantined until he was cured of his disease. Leprosy is a disease that affects skin texture, color and sensitivity. It symbolizes sin and how it works in man. Though the effect of leprosy is seen on the skin, the power res…
[5:40 AM, 7/15/2023] Devotional Sender: YOUTH STS
LESSON 70
IDENTIFICATION AND CLEANSING OF LEPROSY
Memory Verse: “For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness”(1 Thessalonians 4:7).
Text: Leviticus 13:1-59; 14:1-57;15-1-33
The book of Leviticus focuses on the divine ordinance and regulations that determine the presence of God in the camp of the children of Israel. Our text reveals the fatality of leprosy, issues of blood and other infectious skin diseases that make man unclean before the almighty God. God also revealed His divine pattern for the
cleansing and restoration infected person. Sin is an infection given by Satan which makes man unclean before Him. Sinning youths should know that it is God’s will and desire to save them from their sinfulness and unclean state. Therefore, He provided His Son, Jesus Christ as the perfect propitiation for our sins. Sinning youths
should take advantage of this indispensable sacrifice of Christ and be reconciled to God. “But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster” (Galatians 3:23-25). Sinning youths can be saved from their uncleanness by acknowledging their sinful state; believing in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, confessing
their sins to God and forsaking them. They must also live a consistent Christian life.
DIVINE REGULATION FOR THE EXAMINATION LEPROSY
Leviticus 13:1-59;15:1-33;2 Corinthians 13:5, Mark 5:25,26; Luke 8:33
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying, When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh like the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought unto Aaron the priest, or unto one of his sons the priests” (Leviticus 13:1,2). The Lord instructed the children of Israel that whenever they discovered any type of disease in the skin of any individual, the first thing to do is to report to the priest or the sons of the priests before any verdict could be passed on such person. God does not want anyone to be wrongly judged or condemned; therefore, He placed the priests in the position to examine and ascertain the infected person.
Question 2: Should a Christian youth be quick to judge?
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19). Christian youths should not be quick to judge but look diligently into any suspicion lest they fall into condemnation. This should be done by using the immutable word of God, that is the Holy Scripture which is
given for reproof and correction. “And the priest shall look on him the seventh day: and, behold, if the plague in his sight be at a stay, and the plague spread not in the skin; then the priest shall shut him up seven days more” (Leviticus 13:5). Since God had given the priest the permission to examine an unclean person, they
need to know how to do a thorough check on such a person before passing a verdict. They need to know if the infection is harmless or dangerous to others that are living with such people. Sometimes, he might need to
shuttle the person up for seven days for proper check-up, examination and verification; but whatever might be the case, he needs to take his time in order to make righteous judgment about the infected person.
“Every bed, whereon he lieth that hath the issue, is unclean: and every thing, whereon he sitteth, shall be unclean (Leviticus 15:4). God frowns at uncleanness among His people, therefore He declared that whosoever and whatsoever touches the infected person is unclean. Every garment or any other material that had contact with this disease will be burnt while the infected person will be put outside the camp. A Christian youth should
not get himself involved in another man’s sin.
Question 3: How can a Christian youth be involved in another man’s sin?
It is possible for a Christian youth to be involved in another man’s sin by buying alcoholic beverages for the drunkards, knowing about an ungodly act but concealing it, agreeing to collect bribe, aiding and abetting examination malpractice etc., whichever way it comes it is dangerous. “For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds”(2 John 1:11).
DIVINE RULE FOR SEPARATION OF A LEPER
Leviticus 14:1-57;3:1-17;4:1-35;6:24-30
“This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest: And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and, behold, if the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper” (Leviticus 14:2,3). God, willing to constantly demonstrate His love to the unclean and infected
person, provided a means of cleansing and purging to restore the unclean. He had earlier commanded that when the infected person had been confirmed to be a leper, he should be put out of the camp. But after a while, the priest must go out again to seek the leper and to check up again if he had been healed of his
infection or not. “And if he be poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take one lamb for a trespass offering to be waved, to make an atonement for him, and one tenth deal of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering, and a log of oil” (Leviticus 14:21). God displayed His mercy by making the offering affordable for both the rich and poor, so that everyone will be without excuse. “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price” (lsaiah 55:1). God is more willing to see all backsliders return to their first love,
therefore, He made salvation from sin full and free. “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works” (Titus 2:11-14).
JESUS CHRIST: THE LIVING HOPE OF THE UNCLEAN
Mark 1:40-44;Matthew 8:2-4; Luke 5:12-14; Matthew 15:1- 28,Mark 7:1-23
“Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me” (Psalm 51:5). Just like leprosy is a deadly infection, sin is the most deadly uncleanness that has the potential of separating man from His Creator (almighty God). This makes it to be an incurable disease that condemns a man to damnation and eternal
death. Christian youths should know that God detests sin more than leprosy or other deadly infection; therefore, they should avoid it.
Question 4: How can a backslidden youth be restored to God?
Since the Fall, man has not been able to find true freedom from sin; therefore, God sent His beloved Son to die for man’s sin by breaking the wall of partition between man and God and thereby providing true freedom. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
Sinning youths should therefore maximize this privilege and be reconciled to God. “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:7).