If, however, the person is poor and cannot afford these offerings, he is to take one male lamb as a guilt offering to be waved to make atonement for him, along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering, a log of olive oil, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 14:21? 2. How does Leviticus 14:21 address provision for the financially disadvantaged in worship? 3. What does Leviticus 14:21 reveal about God's inclusivity in religious practices? 4. How does Leviticus 14:21 connect with Jesus' teachings on caring for the poor? 5. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 14:21 in modern church practices? 6. What does Leviticus 14:21 teach about God's expectations for equitable worship participation? 7. How does Leviticus 14:21 reflect God's provision for the poor in ancient Israelite society? 8. What is the significance of the sacrificial offerings mentioned in Leviticus 14:21? 9. How does Leviticus 14:21 align with the overall theme of holiness in Leviticus? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 14? 11. How are we cleansed from all unrighteousness? 12. How does calling Jesus 'the Lamb of God' who removes sin (John 1:29) fit with conflicting Old Testament sacrificial laws? 13. Why would God specifically prescribe ritual sacrifices (Leviticus 14:10-20) as a means of ceremonial cleansing, while other passages in Scripture suggest different requirements for purity? 14. (Leviticus 6) In light of New Testament teachings on sacrifice and atonement, do these sacrificial rules conflict with or undermine later Christian doctrines? Discussion Questions 1. How does Leviticus 14:21 demonstrate God's compassion towards those who are financially disadvantaged?2. In what ways do the offerings in Leviticus 14:21 foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ? 3. How can understanding the concept of atonement in Leviticus help us appreciate the work of Christ in the New Testament? 4. What lessons can we learn about community and restoration from the purification process described in Leviticus 14? 5. How can we apply the principles of compassion and provision for the poor, as seen in Leviticus 14:21, in our church and community today?1. What does this chapter reveal about the character of God? 2. How do the details of the cleansing ritual reflect the seriousness with which God views sin and impurity? 3. How does the priest's role in this chapter parallel Christ's role as our High Priest? 4. How does the release of the live bird into the open field symbolize the person's restoration? 5. Why do you think the person being cleansed must remain outside his tent for seven days, even after being pronounced clean? 6. What role does the physical cleanliness of the person and their belongings play in their spiritual cleansing? 7. How does the provision for the poor illustrate God's concern for all social classes? 8. What's the significance of the use of olive oil in the atonement process? 9. How can the laws regarding mildew in houses relate to our spiritual lives? 10. Why do you think God included laws regarding mildew in houses along with laws about skin diseases? 11. In what ways can these ancient laws be applied to our contemporary understanding of cleanliness and health? 12. How can the concept of atonement presented in this chapter guide us in seeking forgiveness and reconciliation in our daily lives? 13. What role does economic status play in the way we approach God, as per this chapter? 14. If you were to relate the cleansing ritual to a personal transformation, what would it look like? 15. How does the concept of physical cleanliness relate to spiritual purity in our modern context? 16. How can we apply the idea of atonement in our relationships with others? 17. If you encountered a 'mildew'-like problem in your life, how would you apply the principles in this chapter to address it? 18. How does the provision for those who cannot afford the offerings comfort you about God's fairness? 19. How does the law given to Moses and Aaron regarding the mildew in houses relate to your understanding of community responsibility? 20. What can we learn from the interplay of ritual, law, and atonement in this chapter that is applicable to our faith journey today? Links Leviticus 14:21 NIVLeviticus 14:21 NLT Leviticus 14:21 ESV Leviticus 14:21 NASB Leviticus 14:21 KJV Leviticus 14:21 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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