Exodus 29:36
Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 29:36?

2. How does Exodus 29:36 emphasize the importance of daily atonement for sin?

3. What role does "purify the altar" play in maintaining holiness in worship?

4. How can we apply the concept of daily sacrifice in our spiritual lives?

5. What connections exist between Exodus 29:36 and Christ's ultimate sacrifice for sin?

6. How does the command to "offer a bull" reflect God's requirements for consecration?

7. What is the significance of the sin offering in Exodus 29:36 for modern believers?

8. How does Exodus 29:36 relate to the concept of atonement in Christianity?

9. Why was a bull chosen for the sin offering in Exodus 29:36?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29?

11. How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?

12. In Exodus 29:10-14, how could sacrificing an animal and placing its blood on the altar possibly cleanse or consecrate anyone in a literal or scientific sense?

13. In Hebrews 10:1-4, how can the repeated animal sacrifices be deemed completely ineffective if they were commanded in the Old Testament as part of God's law?

14. What constitutes anointing oil?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the daily sacrifice of a bull as a sin offering in Exodus 29:36 reflect the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement in our lives today?

2. In what ways does the consecration of the altar in Exodus 29:36 parallel the call for believers to live holy and consecrated lives?

3. How does the concept of atonement in the Old Testament sacrificial system find its fulfillment in the New Testament, particularly in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our lives are consecrated and set apart for God's service, similar to the consecration of Aaron and his sons?

5. How can the daily nature of the sin offering in Exodus 29:36 inspire us to maintain a consistent and daily walk with God, seeking His guidance and forgiveness?1. How does the detailed nature of the ordination process reflect the holiness of God?

2. How does the ritual of washing before putting on the holy garments symbolize in the context of modern-day Christian life?

3. What role does sacrifice play in the process of consecration and ordination?

4. How can the daily offerings of lambs symbolize our devotion to God today?

5. In what ways can the notion of God dwelling among His people be applied in the current age?

6. Discuss the significance of anointing oil in the consecration process and its relevance today.

7. In light of this passage, how would you define atonement?

8. How does the specific use of blood in these rituals deepen your understanding of Christ's sacrifice?

9. Why was it necessary to consecrate the altar?

10. Discuss the significance of the phrase, "I am the LORD their God" in today's context.

11. How can Christians symbolically participate in the concept of "eating in a holy place" today?

12. How might you interpret the seven days of ordination in the context of God's creation of the world?

13. Why was it important for Aaron and his sons to physically touch the animals during the sacrificial process?

14. What lessons can Christians learn from the continual offerings commanded by God?

15. Why do you think God asked for the sacrifices to be without blemish?

16. What are the practical implications of Aaron's sons wearing the "holy garments" after him?

17. What is the symbolism of the unleavened bread in the ordination ceremony and in the Christian life today?

18. How can the concept of wearing holy garments be translated into our daily lives?

19. Why do you think God required the specific parts of the animals (like the fat, entrails, etc.) to be used in the way they were?

20. How does the strict adherence to these ancient instructions challenge your commitment to obey God's Word today?

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