Leviticus 9:7
Then Moses said to Aaron, "Approach the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering to make atonement for yourself and for the people. And sacrifice the people's offering to make atonement for them, as the LORD has commanded."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 9:7?

2. How does Leviticus 9:7 emphasize the importance of atonement for leaders and people?

3. What role does Moses play in guiding Aaron's priestly duties in Leviticus 9:7?

4. How does Aaron's offering in Leviticus 9:7 foreshadow Christ's ultimate sacrifice?

5. How can we apply the principle of atonement in our daily spiritual lives?

6. What does Leviticus 9:7 teach about obedience and responsibility in spiritual leadership?

7. What is the significance of Aaron's role in Leviticus 9:7 for Christian priesthood?

8. How does Leviticus 9:7 relate to the concept of atonement in Christianity?

9. Why is the sin offering important in Leviticus 9:7, and how does it apply today?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 9?

11. In Leviticus 9:7–8, how can the idea that priests make atonement for the people be squared with Hebrews 10:4, which says animal sacrifices can’t truly remove sin?

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

13. How does the portrayal of Aaron's role in Exodus 32 align with other biblical depictions of him, and does it reveal inconsistencies across different texts?

14. Does the narrative of Aaron’s silence imply that questioning divine commands is forbidden (Lev 10:3)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the role of Aaron as a high priest in Leviticus 9:7 foreshadow the role of Jesus as our High Priest?

2. In what ways does the concept of atonement in Leviticus 9:7 relate to the New Testament understanding of Jesus' sacrifice?

3. What can we learn from Aaron's obedience to God's command, and how can we apply this to our daily walk with God?

4. How does the requirement for a sin offering and a burnt offering in Leviticus 9:7 highlight the seriousness of sin and the need for holiness?

5. Reflect on the symbolism of the altar in your own spiritual life. How can you create a "sacred space" for meeting with God and offering your life as a living sacrifice?1. What significance does the eighth day hold in the context of this chapter? How might this relate to other instances of the number "eight" in the Bible?

2. How do the different types of offerings symbolize different aspects of the relationship between God and His people?

3. How is obedience portrayed in this chapter and why is it important?

4. Why did Aaron first need to make an offering for himself before making one for the people?

5. How do the detailed ritual procedures reflect the character of God?

6. What do you think the 'glory of the LORD' might look like, and why did it appear at this moment?

7. How does the congregation's reaction to the manifestation of God's glory illustrate their relationship with God?

8. How does the sacrificial system in ancient Israel relate to our understanding of Jesus' sacrifice in the New Testament?

9. Why do you think the whole congregation needed to be present for the sacrifices?

10. What does this passage teach us about the community's role in individual atonement and worship?

11. How can the concept of atonement presented in this chapter apply to modern-day living?

12. How can we experience the 'glory of the LORD' in our lives today?

13. What contemporary 'offerings' can we make to God as a sign of obedience and worship?

14. What do Aaron's actions teach us about leadership and responsibility?

15. How can we, as modern believers, "bless" others in our community?

16. In what ways might we be called to make sacrifices in our personal lives?

17. In our own journey towards obedience, what 'burnt offerings' or relinquishments might be required?

18. How does this passage deepen your understanding of the connection between obedience and divine revelation?

19. How can we bring the principles of worship from this passage into our daily lives?

20. How might we interpret the people's joy and reverence in the face of God's glory in the context of our personal spiritual experiences?

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