In Leviticus 11 & 12, we enter the chapters on purity and how the people God chose and set apart can remain ceremonial clean so God can continue to dwell among them. They are about to enter the land of Canaan which is a very sinful, idol worshiping nation with pagan rituals. God intends to do everything possible to keep His people safe and set apart as His. They are given lists of animals that they should and should not eat or touch so they may remain pure. Israel's diet was a physical representation of their distinction as God's people. When a child is born, the woman and child are to be set apart and left alone for a set time. Again, to keep them safe and give them time apart for rest and cleansing. When Jesus died on the cross for us, He purified us completely from the inside out. These laws no longer apply because we are purified by the blood of Jesus for all eternity.
