Leviticus 1
Leviticus
Chapters 1
Group Questions
What praise or testimony would you like to share from this past week?
Did you grow up in a strict household?
What do you do best?
Context
Genesis, the Bible's first book, covers creation, Adam and Eve's fall, and Noah's flood. It highlights the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph) and God's covenant with Abraham, ending with Jacob's family settling in Egypt.
Exodus tells the story of the Israelites escaping slavery in Egypt under Moses's leadership. After enduring plagues, they flee, crossing the Red Sea. Their journey continues through the wilderness, where they receive the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, ending with the establishment of the Tabernacle.
Leviticus, the third book of the Hebrew Bible, focuses on laws and rituals for worship and daily life in ancient Israel. Named after the Levites, it outlines sacrifices and moral behavior guidelines and emphasizes holiness in the covenant between God and His people.
Text Questions
What do you remember from Exodus?
What does God want us to know about giving our best?
Read Leviticus 1:1-9
What stuck out to you?
What types of offerings are described in this chapter, and what do they signify?
What is the priest's role in the sacrificial process?
Read Leviticus 1:10-13
What stuck out to you?
Why must the animals be unblemished? What does this symbolize?
How does this chapter portray the concept of atonement?
Read Leviticus 1:14-17
What stuck out to you?
What does animal sacrifice reveal about ancient Israel's view of sin?
How does the idea of sacrifice in Leviticus compare to that in the New Testament?
How does the chapter end?
Questions to consider
What stuck out to you the most from this chapter?
What relevance does the chapter have to your life?
Where is Jesus in this chapter?
How can the principles of sacrifice and atonement apply to our worship today?
What does the detailed sacrificial process teach us about reverence in worship?
Application
It encourages us to offer our best to God and make sacrifices in service to others.
We are reminded to approach worship with care and thoughtfulness.
It highlights our responsibility to support and uplift one another.
The importance of seeking forgiveness highlights the value of humility in our relationships.
The call for blemish-free offerings challenges us to give our best in all areas of life.