You must present the offering due the LORD from all the best of every gift, the holiest part of it.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 18:29? 2. How does Numbers 18:29 emphasize giving from "the best of the land"? 3. Why is offering the "best" important in our relationship with God today? 4. What other scriptures highlight giving God our best offerings? 5. How can we identify the "best" to offer in our daily lives? 6. How does this verse challenge our current approach to tithing and offerings? 7. What does Numbers 18:29 reveal about God's expectations for offerings? 8. How does Numbers 18:29 define the concept of "best" in offerings? 9. Why is the command in Numbers 18:29 significant for understanding Old Testament worship practices? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 18? 11. How do Malachi 1:6–8’s denunciations of flawed sacrifices align with other Old Testament laws on offerings? 12. Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving? 13. Why does Numbers 18:15-19 differ in certain details from parallel instructions in Deuteronomy regarding firstborn offerings, and how can these discrepancies be reconciled? 14. Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18) Discussion Questions 1. How does the instruction in Numbers 18:29 reflect the character of God and His expectations for His people?2. In what ways can we apply the principle of giving the "best and holiest part" to our modern-day lives? 3. How do the additional scriptures (Leviticus 27:30-33, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7) enhance our understanding of biblical giving? 4. What are some practical ways to ensure that our offerings to God are given with the right heart attitude? 5. How can trusting in God's provision change our perspective on giving and generosity?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? Links Numbers 18:29 NIVNumbers 18:29 NLT Numbers 18:29 ESV Numbers 18:29 NASB Numbers 18:29 KJV Numbers 18:29 Commentaries Bible Hub |



