Leviticus 23:22
When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap all the way to the edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the foreign resident. I am the LORD your God.'"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 23:22?

2. How does Leviticus 23:22 encourage generosity towards the poor and foreigner today?

3. What does "leave them for the poor and for the foreigner" teach us?

4. How can we apply the principle of gleaning in modern Christian communities?

5. Which New Testament teachings align with Leviticus 23:22's call for compassion?

6. How does Leviticus 23:22 reflect God's character and expectations for His people?

7. What is the significance of leaving gleanings for the poor in Leviticus 23:22?

8. How does Leviticus 23:22 reflect God's character and concern for social justice?

9. Why is the command in Leviticus 23:22 important for understanding biblical charity?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 23?

11. Ruth 2:8–9 – Would a landowner of that era realistically grant such personal protection and privileges to a gleaner, especially a Moabite?

12. What is gleaning in the Bible?

13. What does the Bible say about treating foreigners?

14. What does "give it all away" mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the command in Leviticus 23:22 reflect God's character and His priorities for His people?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of leaving gleanings in our modern context to support the poor and marginalized?

3. How does the account of Ruth and Boaz illustrate the practical outworking of this command, and what can we learn from their example?

4. What are some barriers that might prevent us from living out the spirit of Leviticus 23:22, and how can we overcome them?

5. How do the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament writers build upon the principles found in Leviticus 23:22 regarding care for the needy?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?

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