Leviticus 7:19
Meat that touches anything unclean must not be eaten; it is to be burned up. As for any other meat, anyone who is ceremonially clean may eat it.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 7:19?

2. How does Leviticus 7:19 emphasize the importance of purity in worship practices?

3. What are the consequences of eating "flesh that touches any unclean thing" today?

4. How does Leviticus 7:19 connect with New Testament teachings on holiness?

5. In what ways can we apply the principle of separation from impurity in life?

6. How does this verse reflect God's desire for holiness among His people?

7. What does Leviticus 7:19 reveal about the importance of ritual purity in ancient Israelite society?

8. How does Leviticus 7:19 reflect the broader theme of holiness in the book of Leviticus?

9. Why is the prohibition against eating unclean meat significant in Leviticus 7:19?

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

11. Leviticus 7:19–21: Is the concept of ritual contamination in these verses inherently superstitious, or is there any scientific or cultural basis that might have justified these purity rules?

12. What does 'unclean until evening' mean?

13. Ezekiel 4:12–15: How could using cow dung rather than human waste reconcile the apparent conflict with Jewish purity laws?

14. Why does Jesus openly criticize ritual hand-washing (Mark 7:1-13) if it has clear roots in Old Testament law?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the concept of ceremonial cleanliness in Leviticus 7:19 relate to the idea of spiritual purity in the New Testament?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of separation from unclean things in our modern Christian walk?

3. How does understanding the communal aspect of the cleanliness laws affect our interactions within the church community today?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are living lives that are spiritually clean and set apart for God?

5. How does the fulfillment of the law in Christ change our approach to Old Testament laws like those found in Leviticus 7:19?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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