Leviticus 7:17
But any meat of the sacrifice remaining until the third day must be burned up.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 7:17?

2. Why must leftover meat from the sacrifice be burned on the third day?

3. How does Leviticus 7:17 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands?

4. What does burning the leftover meat symbolize in the context of holiness?

5. How can we apply the principle of purity from Leviticus 7:17 today?

6. What other Scriptures highlight the importance of following God's instructions precisely?

7. Why does Leviticus 7:17 emphasize burning leftover meat on the third day?

8. How does Leviticus 7:17 reflect ancient Israelite sacrificial practices?

9. What theological significance does the third day hold in Leviticus 7:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 7?

11. Psalm 116:17 references sacrifices of thanksgiving--are there archaeological or historical records that support or challenge this practice in the psalmist's era?

12. Judges 11:34-39: If Jephthah's daughter was actually sacrificed, why is there no explicit condemnation of this act elsewhere in Scripture?

13. Jeremiah 7:22-23: How does God denying He commanded sacrifices align with earlier laws in Leviticus that clearly mandate offerings?

14. Should we obey Old Testament dietary laws? (Leviticus 11:1-47 vs. Mark 7:18-19)
Discussion Questions
1. How does the command to burn leftover sacrificial meat reflect God's desire for obedience and reverence among His people?

2. In what ways does the sacrificial system in Leviticus point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

3. How can we apply the principle of holiness and purity from Leviticus 7:17 to our daily lives as Christians today?

4. What does the requirement to burn leftover meat teach us about trusting in God's provision and sufficiency?

5. How do the instructions in Leviticus 7:17 connect with the broader theme of God's covenant relationship with His people throughout the Bible?1. How do you see the theme of sacrifice and atonement play out in these verses?

2. How does the meticulous nature of these laws reflect on the nature of God?

3. How do the laws of cleanliness resonate with you in terms of spiritual purity?

4. How can the laws of the offerings be related to how we present our offerings to God today?

5. What does the concept of a "permanent portion" mean to you?

6. How does the preparation of different offerings symbolize different forms of worship and why?

7. How do these laws embody the principle of obedience in your opinion?

8. In what ways can we observe the principle of giving the "first and best" in these verses?

9. How might the ritual of priests eating a portion of the offerings relate to spiritual responsibilities today?

10. How does the concept of "uncleanness" affect our relationship with God and with others?

11. How does the prohibition of eating blood or fat relate to respecting life?

12. How can we apply the principle of not letting our "sacrifices" become "an abomination" in our present-day living?

13. If one is unclean in the context of today's world, what steps can be taken to become clean again?

14. How does the fact that the guilt offering and sin offering are similar resonate with your understanding of guilt and sin?

15. In the context of these laws, how do you perceive God's requirement for order in worship?

16. How does the principle of offerings made by fire reflect in your personal sacrifices?

17. How can these detailed instructions inform our attitude towards our religious observances?

18. What can we learn from the principle of not leaving anything until morning in today's context?

19. How can the specific allocation of parts of the offerings inform our understanding of God's fairness?

20. What might be the spiritual implications of the rules around eating the offerings in a "holy place"?

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