Leviticus 6:12
The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 6:12?

2. How does Leviticus 6:12 emphasize the importance of maintaining spiritual discipline daily?

3. What role does the priest play in keeping the fire burning continually?

4. How can we apply the concept of a perpetual fire to our faith?

5. What connections exist between Leviticus 6:12 and New Testament teachings on perseverance?

6. How does the command to "keep the fire burning" relate to personal devotion today?

7. What is the significance of the perpetual fire in Leviticus 6:12 for modern believers?

8. How does Leviticus 6:12 relate to the concept of continuous worship in Christianity?

9. Why was the fire on the altar never to be extinguished according to Leviticus 6:12?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 6?

11. (Leviticus 6:10–11) Why would such specific rituals for removing and disposing of ashes be necessary, and do these instructions align with or contradict known ancient practices?

12. (Leviticus 6:9, 12–13) How could the fire on the altar truly have been kept burning perpetually without ever going out, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such a practice?

13. What is the purpose of the Altar of Incense?

14. Does Hebrews 13:10's mention of an altar contradict Old Testament laws allowing priests to eat sacrifices?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the continual burning of the altar fire in Leviticus 6:12 relate to our daily spiritual practices?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our "spiritual fire" does not go out in the busyness of life?

3. How can the role of the priests in maintaining the altar fire inform the responsibilities of spiritual leaders today?

4. What are some practical ways we can offer ourselves as "living sacrifices" in our daily lives, as described in Romans 12:1?

5. How does the concept of continual sacrifice in the Old Testament connect to the New Testament call to pray without ceasing and offer praise continually?1. What does this passage teach us about the nature of sin and the importance of owning up to our actions?

2. How can we apply the principles of restitution in our daily lives?

3. What does the continual fire on the altar symbolize in our spiritual life?

4. How does the process of guilt offering reflect the gravity of our sins?

5. How does the concept of burnt, grain, and sin offerings translate into our modern-day context of worship and devotion?

6. In what ways do the instructions for priests resonate with the responsibilities of spiritual leaders today?

7. How can we approach the concept of holiness in light of this passage?

8. How does the idea of consuming the offerings in a holy place relate to our modern understanding of sacred practices?

9. What does the process of anointing a priest teach us about spiritual succession and leadership?

10. What lessons can we glean from the specific and orderly manner of the offerings as described in the passage?

11. How does the sin offering ritual demonstrate the concept of redemption?

12. How can we relate the concept of "anything that touches them will become holy" to our current spiritual practices?

13. How does this passage highlight the consequences of violating trust and integrity?

14. In what ways does the passage help us understand the significance of rituals in maintaining a relationship with God?

15. How does this passage emphasize the importance of purity and cleanliness in our spiritual lives?

16. What lessons about commitment and dedication can we learn from the duties of Aaron and his sons?

17. How can the principles of these offerings influence our perspective on forgiveness and atonement?

18. In light of this passage, how should we handle situations involving dishonesty and theft in today's world?

19. What can we learn from the distinction between the offerings that could be eaten and those that must be completely burned?

20. In our present day, how can we metaphorically 'keep the fire burning' in our spiritual lives?

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