Introducing “Approaching God: Lessons from Leviticus”

New Release from Christian Focus Publications

We are honored and humbled to announce the release of "Approaching God: Lessons for Leviticus" by Christian Focus Publications in July 2024. We aim to magnify Christ Jesus in the Book of Leviticus while proclaiming the Gospel of grace found within its pages. This resource is designed to support individual Bible study, small groups, and pastors and serve as a pastoral commentary on Leviticus.
We look forward to readers' feedback as we leave the evaluation in the hands of the Lord and those who engage with the content. SDG. - Mike

The Press Release is here.

Here is the publisher’s introduction to the book (and the official video book trailer follows):

Michael A. Milton uncovers the treasures of one of the Bible’s regularly overlooked books in this pastoral treatment of Leviticus.

God’s call changed everything for the Israelites. Amid the vast, severe wilderness landscape of the Sinai region, in sun–scorched sorrow and disappointment over a recent national sin – the creation and worship of an idol of smelted jewelry – life abruptly changes. With the first line of Leviticus, “And the Lord called,” God interrupts time and space, regret and reason, futility and hope. He reveals the pattern of the gospel: the holiness of God, the problem of human sin, God’s plan of salvation, His call to holiness through His gracious provision. He shows a way for sinful humans to live in the presence of a holy God.

Leviticus for modern–day Christians

This call doesn’t just affect the ancient Israelites – Milton shows how Leviticus still speaks to Christ’s followers today. This book of the law points consistently to Jesus, the fullness and fulfilment of every antitype. It reveals to us in stark terms the abhorrence of sin, and the barrier it creates between mankind and God.

Beginning with a helpful overview of Leviticus, and after providing some beneficial information about its title, authorship, time and biblical context, Milton tackles the book in four sections:

• Called to Worship (chapters 1–7)

• Called to Ministry (chapters 8–10)

• Called to Purity (chapters 11–16)

• Called to Holiness (chapters 17–27)

• Throughout, we see how this call applies not only to the ancient Israelites, but also to us.

Get into this fascinating book

Approaching God will be excellent for personal bible study, or for a pastor or small group leader working through the book.

The Book Trailer

A Prayer for Knowing God's Word and Approaching God

Almighty and everlasting God, who in Thy boundless love hast revealed Thyself to us through Thy holy Word, grant us grace to understand and embrace Thy teachings. As we seek to approach Thee, may the lessons of Leviticus illuminate our path, guiding us to a deeper reverence and obedience. To the degree that I faithfully interpreted and expounded Thy Word, please bless this new book, Approaching God: Lessons from Leviticus, that it may be a beacon of truth and wisdom, leading many to a fuller knowledge of Thy divine nature and will. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.