Leviticus 11:10
But the following among all the teeming life and creatures in the water are detestable to you: everything in the seas or streams that does not have fins and scales.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 11:10?

2. Why does Leviticus 11:10 prohibit eating creatures without fins and scales?

3. How does Leviticus 11:10 reflect God's call to holiness and separation?

4. What New Testament passages relate to dietary laws in Leviticus 11:10?

5. How can Leviticus 11:10 guide our choices in maintaining spiritual purity today?

6. What principles from Leviticus 11:10 apply to modern Christian dietary practices?

7. Why does Leviticus 11:10 prohibit eating creatures without fins and scales?

8. How does Leviticus 11:10 align with modern dietary practices?

9. What is the historical context of Leviticus 11:10's dietary laws?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 11?

11. Why does the Old Testament law forbid mixing fabrics and eating shellfish but allow slavery?

12. Acts 10:9-16 - Does Peter's vision about eating unclean animals contradict Leviticus 11 and God's previous dietary laws?

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

14. Why does Christianity condemn LGBTQ+ relationships when it also forbids eating shellfish and wearing mixed fabrics (Leviticus 11:10, 19:19)?
Discussion Questions
1. How do the dietary laws in Leviticus 11:10 reflect God's desire for His people to be set apart?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of holiness in our daily lives, beyond dietary restrictions?

3. How does the New Testament teaching on clean and unclean foods (e.g., Acts 10) influence our understanding of Leviticus 11:10?

4. What are some modern-day "unclean" influences that we should avoid to maintain spiritual purity?

5. How can we balance cultural traditions with biblical teachings in our pursuit of holiness?1. Why do you think God provided such detailed dietary laws to the Israelites?

2. How does distinguishing between clean and unclean animals symbolize the call to holiness?

3. In what ways does the concept of clean and unclean apply to modern believers?

4. How does following these laws demonstrate obedience to God?

5. How would you relate the idea of "not touching the carcass" to avoiding sin in today's context?

6. Do you think dietary laws were purely about physical health, or was there a spiritual aspect to them?

7. How might these laws have served to maintain the Israelites' distinct identity?

8. How do these dietary laws reflect God's authority?

9. How does the act of distinguishing between clean and unclean reflect wisdom and discernment?

10. Why does God link the observance of these laws to the Israelites' liberation from Egypt?

11. In what ways are modern Christians called to be "clean" and "unclean" in their spiritual lives?

12. How can this passage inspire believers today to live a life of obedience and holiness?

13. Do you see any parallels between the detailed observances commanded in these laws and the attention to detail required in the Christian walk?

14. How do these laws about physical cleanliness relate to inner, spiritual cleanliness?

15. If you were an Israelite living during this time, how would you have reacted to these laws?

16. How can we interpret and apply the command to "consecrate yourselves" in today's world?

17. If we consider sin as something unclean, how does the concept of cleansing till evening reflect repentance and forgiveness in Christianity?

18. What does this passage teach about respect and obedience towards God's commands, even when we do not fully understand them?

19. How can we discern what is "clean" and "unclean" in our daily lives today?

20. How does this passage encourage us to be mindful of what we consume, both physically and spiritually?

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