We are delighted to announce the release of a new book, Approaching God: Lessons from Leviticus by Michael A. Milton (release date: July 9, 2024).
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Suggested Citation:
Chicago Manual of Style/Turabian: Milton, Michael A. Approaching God: Lessons from Leviticus (UK: Christian Focus Publications, 2024).
APA: Milton, M. A. (2024). Approaching God: Lessons from Leviticus. Christian Focus Publications.
MLA: Milton, Michael A. Approaching God: Lessons from Leviticus. Christian Focus Publications, 2024.
Review a sample of the book here: Sample – Approaching God
Publisher’s Introduction:
In this pastoral treatment of Leviticus, Michael A. Milton uncovers the treasures of one of the Bible’s regularly overlooked books.
God’s call changed everything for the Israelites. Amid the vast, severe wilderness landscape of the Sinai region, life abruptly changes in the sun-scorched sorrow and disappointment over a recent national sin – the creation and worship of an idol of smelted jewelry. In 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, and 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 didn’t just affect the ancient Israelites—Milton shows how Leviticus still speaks to Christ’s followers today. This book of the law consistently points to Jesus, the fullness and fulfillment 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 providing 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 is excellent for personal Bible study or for a pastor or small group leader working through the book. This could a rich source of Biblical study and pastoral application in the lives of fellow believers. Help them understand Leviticus and its powerful message for today.
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Michael A. Milton has written about the book in his newsletter. You are welcome to read and to sign up for a free subscription to insights on issues at the intersection of faith and life: Go to the Faith for Living Newsletter with Mike Milton.
