Leviticus 7:21
If one touches anything unclean, whether human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any unclean, detestable thing, and then eats any of the meat of the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 7:21?

2. How does Leviticus 7:21 emphasize the importance of ritual purity in worship?

3. What are the consequences of eating "unclean" things according to Leviticus 7:21?

4. How does Leviticus 7:21 connect to New Testament teachings on purity?

5. In what ways can we apply Leviticus 7:21 to our daily spiritual lives?

6. Why is obedience to God's commands crucial, as highlighted in Leviticus 7:21?

7. Why does Leviticus 7:21 emphasize the prohibition against eating unclean animals?

8. How does Leviticus 7:21 reflect the holiness required by God?

9. What is the significance of being "cut off" in Leviticus 7:21?

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. Leviticus 7:15-18: Why is there a strict time limit for eating the peace offering, and how do we reconcile this directive with other cultures' preservation or consumption methods?

13. If 'clean' and 'unclean' animals (Genesis 7:2) were not defined until later, why are they mentioned here?

14. What do owls symbolize in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the concept of cleanliness in Leviticus 7:21 relate to our spiritual lives today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are approaching God with the purity and reverence He requires?

3. How does understanding the Old Testament laws enhance our appreciation of Christ's sacrifice?

4. What are some modern-day "unclean" influences that believers should be cautious of, and how can we guard against them?

5. How can the church community support one another in maintaining spiritual purity and holiness?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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