Leviticus 7:31
The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 7:31?

2. How does Leviticus 7:31 emphasize the role of priests in offerings?

3. What significance does "burn the fat on the altar" hold for believers today?

4. How does Leviticus 7:31 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrifice?

5. In what ways can we honor God through our own "offerings" today?

6. How does understanding Leviticus 7:31 deepen our appreciation for Christ's ultimate sacrifice?

7. What is the significance of the priest burning the fat in Leviticus 7:31?

8. How does Leviticus 7:31 relate to the concept of atonement in Christianity?

9. Why is the fat considered sacred in Leviticus 7:31?

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

11. Why did Aaron offer a sin offering for his sons?

12. What is the purpose of a wave offering?

13. Leviticus 7:28-34: How do we reconcile the mandated portions for priests with modern ethical standards on religious offerings and resource distribution?

14. In Judges 17:7-13, how credible is the Levite's priestly status, given the requirements found elsewhere in the Old Testament regarding priestly lineage?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the role of the priest in Leviticus 7:31 foreshadow the priesthood of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of giving the "fat" or the best to God in our daily lives?

3. How does the provision for Aaron and his sons in this passage encourage us to support those in ministry today?

4. What lessons can we learn from the consequences faced by Eli's sons in 1 Samuel 2 regarding the misuse of sacrificial portions?

5. How does the concept of the altar in Leviticus 7:31 relate to the idea of worship and sacrifice in the New Testament?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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