π Bible Study Notes
Title: Inspection for Leprosy / The Issue (Part I)
Text: Leviticus 13:1–17 (NKJV)
By: Dr. JK Woodall
Revival Center Hesperia California
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π Theme:
God provides a divine process for identifying, isolating, and addressing what is unclean — both physically and spiritually. Leprosy (Hebrew: tzara’at) symbolizes visible affliction but also points to inward spiritual disease that must be discerned and confronted.
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π Key Verses & Breakdown
π§Ύ Leviticus 13:1-2 (NKJV)
> And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: “When a man has on the skin of his body a swelling, a scab, or a bright spot... like a leprous sore, then he shall be brought to Aaron the priest...”
Observation: Only the priest could inspect and pronounce status — not the person.
Application: Sin may seem small, but God assigns spiritual authority to inspect whether it’s deeper than it looks.
π§ Superficial doesn’t always mean simple.
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π§ͺ Leviticus 13:3 (NKJV)
> “…if the hair on the sore has turned white, and the sore appears to be deeper… it is a leprous sore.”
Spiritual Insight: The condition is diagnosed by its depth and discoloration — indicators of internal corruption.
Hebrew Word: Tzara’at (Χ¦ָΧ¨ַΧ’ַΧͺ) is not limited to physical illness — it's associated with pride, gossip, and rebellion.
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⏱️ Leviticus 13:4–6 (NKJV)
> “…then the priest shall isolate the one who has the sore seven days…”
Note: Isolation here is not rejection — it’s space for discernment and healing.
⌛ Time reveals what’s truly within.
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π Leviticus 13:9–11 (NKJV)
> “…if it is indeed leprosy, he shall pronounce him unclean.”
Priestly Role: Not to condemn, but to discern and declare — much like today’s spiritual leaders.
Lesson: Recognition of the condition opens the door to restoration.
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π₯ Leviticus 13:12–13 (NKJV)
> “…if the leprosy has covered all his body… the priest shall pronounce him clean…”
Paradox: Fully covered = clean?
Truth: When someone fully acknowledges their broken state, they’re ready for cleansing. Partial exposure = prolonged pain.
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π Leviticus 13:14–17 (NKJV)
> “…if the raw flesh changes and turns white again… the priest shall pronounce him clean.”
Symbolism: The return to white = repentance and restoration.
π️ There is always a path back when the infection is surrendered to God.
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π Jesus and the Ten Lepers – Luke 17:11–19 (NKJV)
> “Now as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers... And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned... and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.”
(Luke 17:12,15–16 NKJV)
Connection to Leviticus 13: Jesus honors the law — He tells the ten to show themselves to the priests (v.14).
Only One Returns: The Samaritan, a foreigner, not only receives physical healing, but comes back in worship — receiving inner transformation.
> “And He said to him, ‘Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.’”
(Luke 17:19 NKJV)
Greek word used: Sozo (ΟαΏ΄ΞΆΟ) — not just healed but saved ✝️
Lesson: Nine received external cleansing. Only one received salvation, because he returned with gratitude.
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π§π½♂️ Application & Reflection
Do I want to be just cleansed on the outside — or transformed inside out?
When God brings healing, do I return with thanks like the one leper? π
Am I hiding spiritual infection under a clean appearance?
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π Closing Thought
The issue isn’t just the condition — it’s the response. In Leviticus, priests inspected the outside; in the Gospels, Jesus healed the inside. Wholeness comes not only when the skin clears, but when the heart turns in worship.