Bring two loaves of bread from your dwellings as a wave offering, each made from two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour, baked with leaven, as the firstfruits to the LORD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 23:17? 2. How does Leviticus 23:17 symbolize the firstfruits of our spiritual lives? 3. What is the significance of "two loaves" in Leviticus 23:17 for believers today? 4. How does Leviticus 23:17 connect to Jesus as the Bread of Life? 5. How can we offer our "firstfruits" to God in daily life? 6. What lessons from Leviticus 23:17 apply to modern Christian worship practices? 7. What is the significance of the two loaves in Leviticus 23:17? 8. How does Leviticus 23:17 relate to the Feast of Weeks? 9. Why are the loaves in Leviticus 23:17 made with leaven? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 23? 11. What are the Jewish feasts and festivals in the Bible? 12. What is the significance of offering firstfruits to God? 13. How could only twenty loaves feed a hundred men (2 Kings 4:42-44) if the story is not embellished? 14. What is the Feast of Firstfruits? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of firstfruits in Leviticus 23:17 challenge us to prioritize God in our daily lives?2. In what ways can the inclusion of leaven in the wave offering inform our understanding of worship and imperfection? 3. How does the communal aspect of bringing offerings "from wherever you live" apply to the modern church community? 4. What parallels can we draw between the Feast of Weeks and the event of Pentecost in Acts 2? 5. How can we practice generosity and stewardship in our lives today, reflecting the principles found in Leviticus 23:17?1. What role does the Sabbath play in the lives of the Israelites according to this passage? 2. How does the celebration of the feasts reinforce the identity of the Israelites? 3. Why does God emphasize the importance of rest during these celebrations? 4. In the context of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, what does unleavened bread symbolize, and how does it apply to our lives today? 5. How does the concept of firstfruits apply in our contemporary society? 6. What does the act of leaving the edges of the field for the poor and foreign residents teach us about God's view on social justice? 7. Why is the Day of Atonement significant, and how does it relate to our understanding of sin and forgiveness? 8. How does the Feast of Tabernacles serve as a reminder of the Exodus journey? 9. What is the importance of dwelling in booths during the Feast of Tabernacles? 10. What practical steps can we take today to remember and celebrate God's deliverance as demonstrated during the Exodus? 11. How can we apply the principle of humbling ourselves before God in our daily lives? 12. How can modern society practice the act of leaving the edges of their 'fields' for the less fortunate? 13. How does God's command to not work on the Sabbath translate into our modern, fast-paced society? 14. What are some modern equivalents of presenting offerings to God, and how should they be given? 15. How can we incorporate the practice of sacred assemblies into our worship today? 16. What are some ways that we can remember and honor God's saving acts in our lives? 17. How can we apply the commandment of not eating new grain until an offering is made in our lives? 18. How does the act of sacrificing animals translate into today's context? What are the metaphoric sacrifices we need to make? 19. Why do you think God specifies that the Israelites should live in booths during the Feast of Tabernacles? 20. How can you create 'sacred assemblies' in your life as a way of dedicating time to God regularly? Links Leviticus 23:17 NIVLeviticus 23:17 NLT Leviticus 23:17 ESV Leviticus 23:17 NASB Leviticus 23:17 KJV Leviticus 23:17 Commentaries Bible Hub |



