Leviticus 11:31
These animals are unclean for you among all the crawling creatures. Whoever touches them when they are dead shall be unclean until evening.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 11:31?

2. How does Leviticus 11:31 guide us in discerning spiritual cleanliness today?

3. What does "unclean to you" in Leviticus 11:31 signify for Christians now?

4. How does Leviticus 11:31 connect with New Testament teachings on purity?

5. How can we apply Leviticus 11:31's principles to our daily spiritual practices?

6. What modern behaviors might Leviticus 11:31's cleanliness laws metaphorically represent?

7. Why does Leviticus 11:31 classify certain animals as unclean?

8. How does Leviticus 11:31 relate to modern dietary practices?

9. What is the historical context of Leviticus 11:31?

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

11. What does "unclean until evening" mean?

12. What are the different types of demons?

13. Numbers 6:9–12 — Why would accidental defilement require repeating the entire vow and new sacrifices, suggesting a severe ritual focus that seems excessive?

14. If Leviticus 5:2 considers touching an unclean creature as sin, even unknowingly, how can ignorance be morally blameworthy?
Discussion Questions
1. How do the laws about clean and unclean animals in Leviticus 11:31 reflect God's desire for His people to be set apart?

2. In what ways can the principles of cleanliness and holiness in Leviticus be applied to our spiritual lives today?

3. How does the New Testament teaching on food and purity (e.g., Acts 10, Mark 7) expand or transform the understanding of Leviticus 11:31?

4. What are some modern "unclean" influences that believers should be cautious of, and how can we guard against them?

5. How can the concept of community purity in Leviticus 11:31 inform our interactions and relationships within the church today?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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