You must not offer the blood of My sacrifices with anything leavened, nor may the fat of My feast remain until morning. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 23:18? 2. How does Exodus 23:18 emphasize the importance of proper worship practices? 3. What does "blood of My sacrifice" teach about the significance of offerings? 4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's standards in Exodus 23:18? 5. Why is it important to avoid mixing God's offerings with leavened bread? 6. How does Exodus 23:18 relate to New Testament teachings on pure worship? 7. What does Exodus 23:18 mean by "blood of My sacrifice"? 8. Why is leaven prohibited in Exodus 23:18? 9. How does Exodus 23:18 relate to the Passover? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 23? 11. What are the Jewish feasts and festivals in the Bible? 12. Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18) 13. Why does Exodus 18:12 lack priestly procedures or tabernacle sacrifices, unlike later instructions, when Jethro offers sacrifices with Israelite elders? 14. What does Passover commemorate? Discussion Questions 1. What does the prohibition of leaven in sacrifices teach us about the nature of sin and its impact on our worship?2. How can we apply the principle of immediate obedience in our daily walk with God? 3. In what ways does the symbolism of leaven in the Old Testament connect to the teachings of Jesus and Paul in the New Testament? 4. How can we ensure that our worship and offerings to God are pure and pleasing to Him in today’s context? 5. What role does community play in helping us maintain purity and holiness in our spiritual lives, and how can we foster this in our church or small group?1. What are the dangers of spreading false reports as highlighted in this passage? 2. How can we apply the principle of not siding with the crowd when they are wrong in today's society? 3. What does the command to help an enemy's overburdened animal teach us about compassion and empathy? 4. How can we ensure justice for the poor in our communities today? 5. In what ways does the command not to accept a bribe speak to integrity in leadership? 6. How can we implement the practice of Sabbath rest in our lives today? 7. How might the command to let the land rest and lie fallow apply to modern concepts of sustainable farming and caring for the environment? 8. What does the passage say about our attitude towards foreigners and how can this inform current discussions on immigration? 9. How can we observe God's feasts in a way that honors Him today? 10. What does the command not to cook a young goat in its mother’s milk teach us about respect for life and creation? 11. How does God's promise to send an angel reflect His care for His people? 12. What lessons can we learn from the gradual conquest of Canaan instead of instant victory? 13. How might the principle of progressive conquest apply to our personal goals and spiritual growth? 14. What does this chapter teach us about the dangers of idolatry? 15. In what ways are we tempted to make covenants with "foreign gods" in our lives today? 16. How can we ensure that we do not serve 'foreign gods' in our lives today? 17. How can we apply the principle of "not oppressing a foreign resident" in our communities and nations today? 18. How does the promise of God removing sickness resonate with us in the present day? 19. How does this chapter instruct us on our treatment of the poor and the marginalized in society? 20. What lessons can we learn from God's specific commands about sacrifices and feasts, and how can we apply those lessons to our worship today? Links Exodus 23:18 NIVExodus 23:18 NLT Exodus 23:18 ESV Exodus 23:18 NASB Exodus 23:18 KJV Exodus 23:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |



