The Way Near
The Gospel According to Leviticus
Leviticus is often one of the most avoided books in the Bible. It is filled with sacrifices, priests, blood, holiness laws, clean and unclean categories, feasts, and commands that can feel confusing to modern readers.
But Leviticus is not random. It is not merely ancient religious ceremony. It is not a book about people trying harder to reach God.
Leviticus is the story of a holy God making a way to dwell with sinful and broken people.
After rescuing Israel from slavery in Egypt, God came to dwell among His people in the tabernacle. But that created a serious question: How can a holy God live among an unholy people?
Leviticus answers that question through sacrifice, priesthood, cleansing, atonement, holiness, worship, rest, and restoration. And every part of the story points forward to Jesus.
Jesus is the better sacrifice.
Jesus is the better priest.
Jesus makes the unclean clean.
Jesus carries sin away.
Jesus brings true freedom, rest, and restoration.
This summer, Hope Community Church will walk through Leviticus in a 10-week sermon series called The Way Near: The Gospel According to Leviticus. Each message will stand on its own, so you can join at any point in the series.
Whether you have followed Jesus for years, are coming back to church, or are just beginning to explore faith, this series will help you see that Leviticus is not mainly about ancient rituals. It is about God’s desire to come near—and the grace He provides through Jesus Christ.
Series Schedule
June 28 — God Calls Us Near
Leviticus 1:1–9
July 5 — The Substitute
Leviticus 1:3–4; 17:11
Hope in the Park – 15-minute message
July 12 — What Do We Do With Guilt?
Leviticus 4:1–5:13
July 19 — We Need a Better Priest
Leviticus 8–9
July 26 — Holy Is Not Casual
Leviticus 10:1–11
August 2 — Clean, Unclean, and Made Whole
Leviticus 11–15
August 9 — The Day Sin Is Carried Away
Leviticus 16
August 16 — A Different Kind of People
Leviticus 18–20
August 23 — Feasts of Grace
Leviticus 23
August 30 — Freedom, Rest, and Return
Leviticus 25–26
Join Us
Sundays at 10:30 AM
Hope Community Church
Come as you are. Bring your questions. Discover the God who makes a way for us to come near through Jesus.
What to Expect When You Visit
Hope Community Church is a welcoming place for people at every stage of their faith journey.
Sunday Service Time
10:30 AM
Location
Antelope High School
7801 Titan Drive
Antelope, CA
Our gatherings last about 80 minutes and include:
• Live worship music
• A Bible-centered message
• A time of prayer and reflection
Hope Kids provides a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children from infants through 5th grade. Middle and high school students worship with the adults.
Dress is casual—jeans are perfectly fine. Our greeters will help you find the coffee station, kids check-in, and a seat.
You’re Invited
If you’re searching for hope, exploring faith, or looking for a church family, we would love to meet you.
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