Leviticus 23
Bible Study Questions

1. What role does the Sabbath play in the lives of the Israelites according to this passage?

2. How does the celebration of the feasts reinforce the identity of the Israelites?

3. Why does God emphasize the importance of rest during these celebrations?

4. In the context of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, what does unleavened bread symbolize, and how does it apply to our lives today?

5. How does the concept of firstfruits apply in our contemporary society?

6. What does the act of leaving the edges of the field for the poor and foreign residents teach us about God's view on social justice?

7. Why is the Day of Atonement significant, and how does it relate to our understanding of sin and forgiveness?

8. How does the Feast of Tabernacles serve as a reminder of the Exodus journey?

9. What is the importance of dwelling in booths during the Feast of Tabernacles?

10. What practical steps can we take today to remember and celebrate God's deliverance as demonstrated during the Exodus?

11. How can we apply the principle of humbling ourselves before God in our daily lives?

12. How can modern society practice the act of leaving the edges of their 'fields' for the less fortunate?

13. How does God's command to not work on the Sabbath translate into our modern, fast-paced society?

14. What are some modern equivalents of presenting offerings to God, and how should they be given?

15. How can we incorporate the practice of sacred assemblies into our worship today?

16. What are some ways that we can remember and honor God's saving acts in our lives?

17. How can we apply the commandment of not eating new grain until an offering is made in our lives?

18. How does the act of sacrificing animals translate into today's context? What are the metaphoric sacrifices we need to make?

19. Why do you think God specifies that the Israelites should live in booths during the Feast of Tabernacles?

20. How can you create 'sacred assemblies' in your life as a way of dedicating time to God regularly?



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