Symbolism throughout the Old Testament never ceases to amaze me. I’ve found myself constantly drawn to the deeper meanings behind rituals, roles, and practices. Anytime something catches my attention, I feel prompted to dig deeper and pray into it. While I want to stay focused and not get too distracted, I can’t help but love what I’m learning along the way.
Today, I found myself reflecting on the role of the priest in Leviticus 13. The priest was the one who examined a person with a potential case of leprosy—much like a doctor would. It hit me that priests in those days weren’t just spiritual leaders; they were public service providers.
This led me to think about Jesus. The priestly role in Leviticus is such a vivid foreshadowing of Jesus as our ultimate High Priest.
He’s not just our mediator but also our healer, doctor, and Savior.
““When a man has on the skin of his body a swelling, a scab, or a bright spot, and it becomes on the skin of his body like a leprous sore, then he shall be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons the priests.”
Leviticus 13:2 NKJV
OK, so I’ve read a book called The Gift of Pain and it was all about the usefulness of pain and disease of leprosy. It was a great read and has opened my eyes significantly to many things.
If leprosy symbolizes a physical manifestation of a moral dilemma, the isolation may represent the reality of how contagious sin can be. Just a thought. What did you learn or struggle with today?
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