Leviticus Chapter 17 Summary
The place of sacrifice and the sanctity of the blood.
Discussion Questions for Leviticus, Chapter 17
- What lesson would Israel have learned from only eating meat as part of a sacrifice at the Tent of Meeting? What lesson might we glean for today?
- What does verse 7 tell us about Israel's troubled past? Is this normal or different from how we normally picture Israel in this period? Why?
- What is the symbolism of blood in verse 14? Does this have any relevance for Christians today? Why or why not?
- Do the consequences of disobedience in verse 14 strike you as severe? Why or why not? What do we learn about obedience?
- Why would failing to obey the purity laws in verse 16 lead to iniquity? What lesson does this have for us today?
- How does this chapter's view of food contrast with the individualism of our culture? Is one view more right than the other, or are they simply different? Explain.
- Why would God be pleased by the smell of the sacrifice in verse 6? How can believers make sacrifices that please God today?
- What do we learn about God's ownership and lordship over everything from this passage?
- How do we see God's concern that the priests are provided for with food in this passage? What does this show us about God's care for His people?
- What is the point of having foreigners abide by the same commands in verses 8-9? Why would this have been important to the community?
Key Words/Phrase
Blood, v. 11.
Characters
God, Moses, Aaron.
Strong Verse(s)
11