Numbers 31:41
Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as an offering for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 31:41?

2. How does Numbers 31:41 illustrate the importance of giving to God's work today?

3. What can we learn about stewardship from Moses' actions in Numbers 31:41?

4. How does Numbers 31:41 connect to the principle of tithing in Malachi 3:10?

5. In what ways can we prioritize God's portion in our resources like Moses did?

6. How can Numbers 31:41 inspire us to support our church and community leaders?

7. Why did God command the Israelites to take spoils of war in Numbers 31:41?

8. How does Numbers 31:41 align with the concept of a loving God?

9. What is the significance of the tribute given to the LORD in Numbers 31:41?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 31?

11. Does the inheritance prohibition in Numbers 18:20-24 conflict with other passages that suggest Levites owned cities or land, indicating a possible textual inconsistency?

12. Numbers 31 compared to earlier laws in Exodus and Leviticus: Why does this narrative's approach to warfare seem inconsistent with other divine commandments?

13. Numbers 31:7-18: How can the command to kill non-virgin women and boys be reconciled with claims of a compassionate God?

14. If Moses wrote the Torah, why does it describe his own death in Deuteronomy 34?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Moses' obedience in this passage challenge us to respond to God's commands in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we support and honor the spiritual leaders in our communities, similar to how Eleazar was honored with the tribute?

3. What are some practical ways we can offer our "tribute" to the LORD today, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty?

4. How does the concept of stewardship in this passage apply to our management of resources, both individually and as a church community?

5. How can the principles of obedience, leadership, and offering in Numbers 31:41 be connected to the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament?1. What does Numbers 31 teach us about obedience to God's commandments?

2. How does this chapter demonstrate God's justice? Do you find it challenging to reconcile this narrative with the notion of a loving God? Why or why not?

3. What do you think about the Israelites' actions towards the Midianites? How would you have handled this situation if you were in Moses' position?

4. Discuss the concept of ritual purity after war as shown in this chapter. How does this relate to our modern concepts of cleansing or catharsis after traumatic events?

5. How does the division of spoils highlight the social and spiritual hierarchy among the Israelites?

6. How does Moses' leadership influence the events of this chapter? Do you see any modern parallels in your community or country's leadership?

7. How can we apply the lessons from the offering of tribute in our lives?

8. How does this chapter challenge our understanding of atonement and forgiveness?

9. How might the events of this chapter impact the younger generation of Israelites, especially the women?

10. If you were in the place of the Israelite soldiers, how would you feel about the commands given by Moses?

11. How do we reconcile the harsh realities of war with the pursuit of peace in our world today?

12. What does this chapter teach about responsibility and accountability in leadership roles?

13. In today's context, how can we practice 'giving tribute' or showing gratitude?

14. How does the intensity of the purification rituals reflect the seriousness of sin in the eyes of God?

15. How do you understand God's command to 'avenge the Israelites' in the context of New Testament teachings about love and forgiveness?

16. Do you agree with the way the plunder was divided among the Israelites? How would you have divided it?

17. How does Eleazar's role in this chapter underline the importance of spiritual guidance in times of conflict?

18. What lessons can we draw from the Israelites' handling of war and its aftermath in our approach to conflict and resolution today?

19. In the light of this chapter, how do you understand the role of women in the Bible?

20. Given the violent events of this chapter, how does it influence your understanding of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land?

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