Leviticus 11:26
Every animal with hooves not completely divided or that does not chew the cud is unclean for you. Whoever touches any of them will be unclean.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 11:26?

2. How does Leviticus 11:26 guide us in discerning clean and unclean animals?

3. What spiritual principles can we derive from avoiding "touching their carcasses"?

4. How does Leviticus 11:26 connect to New Testament teachings on purity?

5. In what ways can we apply Leviticus 11:26 to our daily decision-making?

6. Why is understanding Leviticus 11:26 important for maintaining holiness in our lives?

7. Why does Leviticus 11:26 prohibit touching carcasses of animals with divided hooves?

8. How does Leviticus 11:26 reflect God's view on cleanliness and holiness?

9. What historical context influenced the dietary laws in Leviticus 11:26?

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

11. Which animals are considered clean or unclean?

12. Do rabbits actually chew their cud?

13. In Leviticus 11:5-6, it says that hares chew the cud. Why does the text claim this biological inaccuracy?

14. What are the main rules of Kosher dietary laws?
Discussion Questions
1. How do the dietary laws in Leviticus 11:26 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, as taught through the clean and unclean laws?

3. How does the New Testament teaching on clean and unclean foods (e.g., Acts 10) change our understanding of these Old Testament laws?

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

5. How can we practice obedience to God in areas of our lives where we may not fully understand His reasons, similar to the Israelites with dietary laws?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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