Chronological Reading Plan for Feb 20, Lev 22-23

Today's readings are Lev 22-23. Tomorrow's readings are Lev 24- 25. 

Lev 22 shows us that the priest and his family must be cleansed before partaking of the holy food offerings. It is not enough for just the priest to be righteous, those that are united to him must be righteous as well if they are to become one (consume) with holiness. This shows the Jews that the priest is not the only one that needs to be cleansed and righteous before God. If they are to be holy, they need to be cleansed too. Only through the work of the priest is this made possible. The sacrifices the priest offers up in order to atone for the sins of the people must be perfect and without blemish, no flaw is to be found. Only a perfect sacrifice will do the work God designs it to do.

Lev 23 lists the feasts. Here's a chart that gives the details. Each feast points back to a blessing God provided, reminds those in the present of His grace and points forward to the promise of fulfillment. Note: some of the feasts shown on the chart (Hannukah, Purim) were instituted long after the time Leviticus was written.