HOLY PRIESTHOOD IS SET FORTH -(Leviticus 8:1-10:20)

Who were given the responsibility of caring for duties involving sacrifices and offerings? That was entrusted to the priests. As directed by God, Moses conducted an installation ceremony for Aaron, the high priest, and for his four sons, who were to be under priests.  The ceremony apparently occupied a seven-day period, and the priesthood began functioning on the following day. 

HOLY WORSHIP DEMANDS CLEANNESS (Leviticus 11:1-15:33) 

Food regulations concerning clean and unclean animals benefited the Israelites in two ways.  These regulations protected them from being infected by harmful organisms and strengthened the barrier between them and the people of the surrounding nations. Other regulations dealt with uncleanness from dead bodies, the purification of women upon giving birth, procedures involving leprosy, and uncleanness resulting from male and female sexual discharges. Priests were to take care of matters dealing with uncleanness contracted by individuals.

Next time: HOLINESS MUST BE MAINTAINED -(Leviticus 16:1-17:34)

From the Watchtower magazine, 2004