Leviticus 18:11
You must not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father's wife, born to your father; she is your sister.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 18:11?

2. How does Leviticus 18:11 define appropriate family boundaries within a Christian context?

3. What does Leviticus 18:11 reveal about God's design for family relationships?

4. How can Leviticus 18:11 guide us in maintaining purity in family interactions?

5. How does Leviticus 18:11 connect with New Testament teachings on sexual morality?

6. How can we apply Leviticus 18:11 to uphold holiness in our communities today?

7. What does Leviticus 18:11 reveal about God's view on family relationships?

8. How does Leviticus 18:11 fit into the broader context of biblical sexual ethics?

9. Why were specific family relationships prohibited in Leviticus 18:11?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 18?

11. What does 'uncover the nakedness' mean in the Bible?

12. Was Solomon's wife his sister too?

13. How do we reconcile the events of 2 Samuel 13:1-22 with biblical laws condemning incest and rape?

14. Judges 11:34-39: If Jephthah's daughter was actually sacrificed, why is there no explicit condemnation of this act elsewhere in Scripture?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the cultural context of Canaan help us appreciate the importance of the laws in Leviticus 18?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of respecting familial boundaries in our modern context?

3. How does the New Testament reinforce the principles found in Leviticus 18:11 regarding sexual purity?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to guard against cultural influences that contradict biblical teachings on family and sexuality?

5. How does recognizing our inability to perfectly keep the law lead us to a deeper reliance on Christ's righteousness?1. Why does God draw a distinct line between the practices of the Israelites and those of Egypt and Canaan?

2. How do these laws of sexual conduct reflect the sanctity of familial relationships in the biblical context?

3. What is the significance of the statement, "the man who does these things will live by them"?

4. How do these strict moral laws apply in the context of contemporary society, particularly in regards to sexual conduct?

5. What does the prohibition against child sacrifice reveal about the value God places on life?

6. Why is the land said to "vomit out its inhabitants" as a consequence of moral defilement?

7. How do these laws speak to the concept of purity within the Israelite community?

8. What are the implications of these laws for both the "native-born" and the "foreigner" living among the Israelites?

9. What does the term "abomination" imply in the context of these laws, and how might it be understood today?

10. How do these laws against sexual misconduct inform our understanding of the biblical concept of honor and shame?

11. How can these laws be interpreted in light of contemporary debates on morality and ethics?

12. What role does the concept of defilement play in these commandments and their associated punishments?

13. How does the command to not follow the practices of Egypt and Canaan impact the Israelites' identity as God's chosen people?

14. In what ways does this chapter shape the Israelites' understanding of their relationship with God?

15. What is the significance of the repeated phrase, "I am the LORD your God" throughout this chapter?

16. How can these commandments be seen as a protective measure for the community?

17. How do these prohibitions resonate with or challenge your personal moral and ethical beliefs?

18. How does the concept of 'cutting off' someone from their people as a punishment reflect on the importance of communal living?

19. What might the references to defiling the land imply about the relationship between sin, the environment, and human stewardship?

20. How does this passage help shape your understanding of sin and its consequences within the larger biblical narrative?

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