Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today we’ll read Leviticus 1-3. Before starting the reading, I’ll give you a brief introduction to Leviticus, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Three of Five.” Comments on Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Markus Spiske on Unsplash Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 ESV; Ch. 3 LEB Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. When you buy through links on this site, we may earn an affiliate commission, and you will earn our gratitude. Transcript Download .txt Steve Webb 0:00Why does God require sacrifices? Steve Webb 0:10This is the Lifespring family Audio Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, podcasting since 2004. I’m your OG God casters Steve Webb. This is a daily podcast and we’re reading through the entire Bible in a year. Welcome and Happy Valentine’s Day. I know some people don’t believe in celebrating this day because of some of its pagan roots. But I believe today we’re so far removed from those roots that the Christian is free to observe it if done within proper godly boundaries. And in my case, if I forgot to do something for the lovely lady Leanne on Valentine’s Day, I’d certainly be in the doghouse, sweetheart. Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you more every day. Well, our reading today will be Leviticus one through three. And before starting the reading. I’ll give you a brief introduction to Leviticus. And after the reading, I’ll have some comments. The title of today’s show is three of five. The show notes page for today’s episode is Lifespring media.com/s 12 e 166. And I welcome your comments on that page. And you can email me also at Steve at Lifespring media.com. Let’s begin. Steve Webb 1:19Leviticus is the third book of the Old Testament which puts it squarely in the middle of the Pentateuch, which are the first five books of the Bible Penta means five, the Jews call the Pentateuch, the Torah or law. The author is Moses and Leviticus begins where Exodus left off the first 16 chapters of the book deal with how to approach a holy God and chapters 17 through 26 deal with how to continue in fe