Leviticus 10:15
They are to bring the thigh of the contribution and the breast of the wave offering, together with the fat portions of the offerings made by fire, to wave as a wave offering before the LORD. It will belong permanently to you and your children, as the LORD has commanded."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 10:15?

2. How does Leviticus 10:15 emphasize the importance of following God's specific instructions?

3. What can we learn about God's holiness from Leviticus 10:15?

4. How does Leviticus 10:15 connect to the broader theme of obedience in Scripture?

5. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 10:15 in our daily worship?

6. What does Leviticus 10:15 teach about the role of priests in Israel?

7. What is the significance of the wave offering in Leviticus 10:15?

8. How does Leviticus 10:15 relate to the priestly duties in ancient Israel?

9. Why is the breast and thigh given as a perpetual portion in Leviticus 10:15?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 10?

11. What is the purpose of a wave offering?

12. If Leviticus 11 is God's eternal command, why does Acts 10:9-16 appear to contradict these dietary laws?

13. How does the emphasis on burnt offerings in Leviticus 1 align with later scripture stressing mercy over sacrifice (Hosea 6:6)?

14. What is the meaning of a heave offering?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the provision for the priests in Leviticus 10:15 reflect God's care for those who serve Him, and how can this principle be applied in the church today?

2. In what ways does the concept of a "perpetual portion" challenge us to consider the lasting impact of our obedience to God's commands?

3. How does the symbolism of the wave offering enhance our understanding of dedicating our lives and resources to God?

4. What lessons can we learn from the responsibilities of the priests in handling the offerings, and how can we apply these lessons to our own service to God?

5. How does the communal aspect of the offerings in Leviticus 10:15 inform our understanding of worship and community in the church?1. What does the punishment of Nadab and Abihu tell us about the seriousness of God's commands?

2. Why was Aaron silent after the death of his sons?

3. How do you think Aaron might have felt, being unable to mourn his sons openly?

4. Why do you think drinking alcohol was forbidden before entering the Tent of Meeting?

5. How does the need to distinguish between the holy and the common apply to our lives today?

6. What does the command to consume the grain offering in a holy place signify?

7. How might we understand and apply the concept of "holiness" in our modern context?

8. Why did Moses reprimand Eleazar and Ithamar for not eating the sin offering?

9. How can we relate Aaron's defense of his sons to the times when we may need to balance spiritual obligations with personal emotions?

10. How does Moses' acceptance of Aaron's explanation reflect understanding and empathy?

11. What does this passage teach us about leadership and responsibility in times of crisis?

12. How can we manage our emotions while upholding our duties and responsibilities, especially in our spiritual life?

13. In what ways can our personal feelings interfere with our spiritual obligations?

14. How does this passage underscore the importance of adhering to God's commands?

15. How does this narrative influence our understanding of grief and mourning from a biblical perspective?

16. How does the episode of Nadab and Abihu's death act as a warning about approaching God's presence lightly?

17. How can we respect and distinguish the sacred in our everyday life?

18. In what ways does this chapter illustrate the consequence of failing to respect the sacred?

19. How does this story impact your understanding of the cost of serving God?

20. Given Aaron's situation, how would you navigate the balance between personal grief and professional/spiritual duty in your own life?

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