Seeing Christ in Leviticus

The Gospel Before the Gospels

By: Marvin McKenzie

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Seeing Christ in Leviticus: The Gospel Before the Gospels invites readers to rediscover one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible—not as a dry manual of rituals, but as a Christ-centered revelation of redemption.

For many believers, Leviticus feels distant and difficult, filled with sacrifices, feasts, and laws that seem far removed from modern Christian life. Yet the New Testament declares that these things were written as shadows of good things to come. Long before Bethlehem, Calvary, and the empty tomb, God was already preaching the gospel through pictures, patterns, and promises.

In this book, veteran pastor and Bible teacher Marvin McKenzie walks carefully through the book of Leviticus to show how its offerings, priesthood, holy days, and covenant warnings all point unmistakably to Jesus Christ. Drawing from decades of preaching and teaching, McKenzie presents Leviticus not as an obstacle to understanding Scripture, but as a foundation for understanding the person and work of Christ.

Readers will discover:

• Christ as the Sin Offering, bearing guilt and providing forgiveness

• Christ as the once-for-all sacrifice, sufficient for every sinner

• Christ revealed in the feasts of Israel, teaching joy, fellowship, and faith

• Christ as the Living Intercessor, ever living to make intercession

• Christ pictured in the Jubilee, proclaiming liberty and restoration

• Christ seen even in God’s chastening, where mercy triumphs over judgment

Each chapter connects Old Testament truth with New Testament fulfillment, showing how the gospel message did not begin in Matthew—but was proclaimed centuries earlier through God’s law and worship system. The result is a deeper appreciation for Scripture, a clearer understanding of salvation by grace, and a richer vision of Christ’s finished work.

Written in a clear, pastoral style, this book is ideal for personal Bible study, adult Sunday school classes, Bible institutes, and pastors seeking Christ-centered Old Testament teaching. It assumes the authority of Scripture, uses the King James Version, and affirms the central role of the local church in teaching and preserving biblical truth.

Leviticus was never meant to hide Christ—it was designed to reveal Him.

If you have ever wondered why Leviticus matters, or how it fits into the gospel story, Seeing Christ in Leviticus will open your eyes to the Savior who was preached long before the gospels were written.