Chapter Summary

Priests begin their ministry before the Lord.

Discussion Questions for Leviticus, Chapter 9

1. Leviticus 9:2-4 is a commandment for Aaron and the people to bring several types of animals and grain for an offering because the glory of the Lord may appear to them. What may we bring as an offering so that the glory of the Lord may appear to us?
2. According Leviticus 9:2-4, the priests were responsible for bringing an offering and the people were responsible for bringing an offering for the glory of Lord to appear. Who is responsible for the preparation for worship in today's church? What would change if the preachers and the congregation both prepared for the church service?
3. Aaron conducted the sacrifice offerings in Leviticus 9 as commanded by God. He completed everything before the people and before God with his actions being transparent. Many see the things done by the church today as being mysterious. How can we be transparent before the world so they can understand God's commandments? 1 Corinthians 2:14 states, "The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned." Is it possible to do things spiritually so that a non-believer understands? How can they gain understanding?
4. Leviticus 9:22 reads, "Then Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them,". Why did Aaron bless the people as high priest? How do we know if there was any power in the blessing?
5. Leviticus 9:23-24 says the glory of the Lord came out as fire and consumed the offering. The people shouted and fell on their faces. What are the qualities of fire? Why does God choose fire to show Himself many times in scripture? How would we react if God demonstrated Himself as fire and consume things around us?
6. How do the people of Israel respond to consecration of Aaron and his sons in Leviticus 9? How do we respond when a person goes through an ordination service as either a pastor or deacon? Have you thought a person was going through the service unworthy of the office? How did you react?
7. How does Leviticus 9 emphasize the the importance of proper ritual and ceremonial purposes? What type of ceremonial services do we have in our churches today and what are their purposes?
8. How do the events of Leviticus 9 demonstrate God's presence among His people? How does God demonstrate His presence among His people today?
9. After the consecration and anointing of Aaron as high priest in Leviticus 9, what authority does Moses have with the people of Israel? How has it changed?
10. Leviticus 9:24 says the people shouted and fell on their face in response to God making His presence known through fire. Was this an appropriate response to God's presence? What is an appropriate response to God's presence in worship today?

Key Words/Phrase

Offering presented, v. 12.

Characters

God, Moses, Aaron and sons.

Strong Verse(s)

6, 23, 24.