Chapter Summary

Meat offering and first-fruits laws.

Discussion Questions for Leviticus, Chapter 2

1. Hebrews 9:22"Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." (ESV) If blood is used for the forgiveness of sins, what is the purpose of the grain offering? Why does God demand the different types of offering beyond the atonement of sin offerings? What do these commands for different offering reflect about God's heart toward humankind?
2. Leviticus 2:10 says that portion of the grain offering is for Aaron and his sons. The word sacrifice is not used in Leviticus 2, but offering. What is the difference between an offering and a sacrifice?
3. Leviticus 2 states that grain offering should not contain leaven. Leaven makes the entire baked product rise giving more volume. Why would God require the grain offering to be without leaven? How does the smallest thing influence your entire life? What some objects in your life that influence your life in a positive manner? What are some objects that influence your life in a negative manner?
4. Leviticus 2:6 says that the offering will be broken into pieces. What would this symbolize? How does it relate to the death of Jesus?
5. How does the grain offering in Leviticus 2 highlight the concept of consecration and dedication in the presentation of the grain offering?
6. If the animals were giving as a sacrifice and an atonement for sin, what is the purpose of the grain offering?
7. How does the directions for the grain offering in Leviticus reflect God's desire for purity? Why is important that God's purity and holiness be maintained? Man sets the laws and rules to maintain peace in our society. If the rules are not working, man rewrites his laws. God sets the rules and laws concerning His holiness and purity. Why doesn't He change the rules so it is easier to maintain holiness?
8. Leviticus 2:13 says that they are to offer the grain offering with salt. The salt of the covenant should not be missing. Considering the different traits of salt, what do you believe salt of the covenant means? How does this relate to relationship between God and the children of Israel?
9. Isaiah 2:14 describes the offering of first fruits. Genesis 4:3 says, "In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, (ESV) God would later reject this offering. Why would God reject this offering if He accepts grain offerings and the first fruits offering in Isaiah 2:14?
10. Leviticus describes various grains, oils, and seasonings used in the offerings. Why does God allow these various items to be used together? How does the reflect God's desire for purity?

Key Words/Phrase

Fine flour offering, v. 1. First fruits, v. 12.

Characters

God, Moses, Aaron's sons.

Strong Verse(s)

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