AISS Questions Beginning 6/13/22

Leviticus – Chapters 1-13

Introduction – The book of Leviticus is not included at all in the Golden Children’s Bible. However, we cannot overlook this book as we are reading “through the Bible”. Leviticus is not generally an “easy read” but thank God, it can be understood. Please hang in there with us as we walk together. Personally, we hope to make it a “Practical Christian Living” experience. We may not understand all the points that Leviticus makes but the Holy Spirit will teach you what you need to know.

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• Theme and Purpose - The book of Leviticus goes into deeper detail about the divine-human relationship put in place on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19–40). Leviticus assumes that Israel is sinful and impure, and it describes how to deal with sin and impurity so that the holy Lord can dwell among his people. Thus, Leviticus is best explained as a guidebook for instructing God's people about holy living and worship. Everything from sexual conduct to the handling of food, to instructions for worship and religious celebrations, is covered in detail in the book of Leviticus. This is because all aspects of our lives--moral, physical, and spiritual--are important to God. The central message in the book of Leviticus is that God, who is holy, requires his people to be holy. It also shows that God graciously provides a means of atonement for sin through the sacrificial shedding of blood.

 

1. There are many laws, rules and regulations covered in Leviticus. According to Hebrews 9:1-14; 24, 25 and 10:1-14, basically, what does the New Testament say about these laws rules and regulations?

2. According to Galatians 5:14, what one word fulfills all the law?

3. True or False – If you choose to live under the law and break even one, you have broken them all. (Hint – See James 2:10)

4. Read Leviticus 7:21-24 and then read Judges 14:5-9. Should Samson have eaten the honey that was in the lion’s carcass? Why or why not?

5. Leviticus 8:8 says that the Urim and the Thummim were placed in the breastplate. What was the purpose of the Urim and the Thummin? (See Exodus 28:30)

6. What exactly is a wave offering?

7. Who were the 2 people that burned strange fire and what happened to them? Was Aaron allowed to mourn for them? Why or why not? (Refer to Leviticus 10:1-9)

8. Were the Israelites allowed to eat fish without scales or fins according to Leviticus Chapter 11? Which specific verses say yes or no? Were they allowed to eat eagles? Which specific verses say yes or no?

9. Read John 8:46 and Matthew 5:17. Do you believe that Jesus kept the law perfectly? Why or why not?

10. According to Leviticus 11:7, if you were living under the law would you be able to eat bacon or pork chops? Why or why not?

11. According to Leviticus 12:2, how many days was a woman unclean after she had a male child? According to Leviticus 12:3 on what day was the male child to be circumcised?

12. Leviticus 13:2 is the first time we see the term leprosy in the Bible. Read the following excerpt and be prepared to discuss how leprosy is seen as sin.

Leprosy in the Bible

Leprosy is a vivid and graphic physical picture of the spiritual defilement of sin. Sin is ugly, loathsome, incurable, and contaminating; it separates men from God and makes them outcasts. The instructions given to the priests in Leviticus 13 help us understand the nature of sin: Sin is inside us, deeper than the skin (Leviticus 13:3); sin also spreads (Leviticus 13:8); sin always defiles and isolates (Leviticus 13:45-46); and just as leprous garments are fit only for the fire (Leviticus 13:52-57), so those who die clothed in sin will burn forever.

But then came Jesus [Mark 1:40-45]. When the untouchable is touched by Jesus (cf. Leviticus 13:42), "Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured."

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