Numbers 18:21
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 18:21?

2. How does Numbers 18:21 emphasize the importance of tithing in supporting ministry work?

3. What responsibilities do Levites have in exchange for receiving tithes, according to Numbers 18:21?

4. How can we apply the principle of tithing today in our church communities?

5. What New Testament passages connect with the concept of tithing found in Numbers 18:21?

6. How does Numbers 18:21 encourage us to support those dedicated to God's service?

7. What is the significance of tithes in Numbers 18:21 for the Levites' role in Israelite society?

8. How does Numbers 18:21 reflect God's provision for religious leaders?

9. Why were the Levites chosen to receive tithes according to Numbers 18:21?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 18?

11. What does the Bible say about tithes and offerings?

12. Should tithes be calculated on gross or net income?

13. What are common questions about tithing practices?

14. Deuteronomy 14:22–27 says tithes can be exchanged for money if travel is too far. Does this contradict other biblical teachings on tithing?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the provision for the Levites in Numbers 18:21 reflect God's care for those who serve Him, and how can this principle be applied in today's church context?

2. In what ways does the practice of tithing in the Old Testament inform our understanding of giving and stewardship in the New Testament?

3. How can we, as a community of believers, ensure that those who are dedicated to ministry are adequately supported?

4. What are some practical ways we can prioritize our spiritual inheritance over material possessions in our daily lives?

5. How does understanding the role and responsibilities of the Levites enhance our appreciation for those who serve in ministry today?1. What similarities and differences can you identify between the responsibilities of the priests and Levites in Numbers 18 and the roles within your own faith community?

2. How can we apply the concept of tithing to modern day living?

3. What does it mean that God Himself is the inheritance of Aaron and his sons? How might this relate to our relationship with God today?

4. How might the command for the Levites to give a tithe of their tithe influence our understanding of giving and receiving?

5. The Levites were set apart for God's work. How are you set apart in your own life for God's work?

6. What does it mean to bear the responsibility for offenses against the sanctuary today?

7. In what ways does the consecration of the Levites illuminate the concept of service in your faith community?

8. How do the offerings and portions for the priests speak to the idea of stewardship in your life?

9. How might the commandments regarding the consumption of holy things speak to the sacredness of our lives and actions today?

10. How can we relate the death penalty for violating sacred offerings to the consequences of sin in our lives?

11. How does the command to tithe help us understand our responsibilities toward God and our faith community?

12. How do the priestly responsibilities and privileges reflect the balance between service and reward?

13. What does the relationship between the Israelites, Levites, and priests teach us about interdependency in a faith community?

14. What lessons can we learn from the divine as the inheritance of the priests, and how can we apply these lessons to our own inheritance in Christ?

15. How does the chapter's emphasis on sacred responsibilities inspire your personal spiritual commitments?

16. In the context of this chapter, what does it mean to be "unclean" and how can this concept be applied to our spiritual lives today?

17. What are some tangible ways you can give back a portion of what you've received to God?

18. How does Numbers 18 illuminate your understanding of duty, reward, and covenant?

19. What impact might the Levites' service in the Tent of Meeting have on our understanding of service within our places of worship today?

20. How can we use the teachings in Numbers 18 to honor God more fully in our daily lives?

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