Leviticus 3
Leviticus
Chapters 3
Group Questions
What praise or testimony would you like to share from this past week?
Would you rather have seafood for barbecue?
What brings you peace?
Context
Leviticus 3 outlines the regulations for fellowship (or peace) offerings, which are voluntary sacrifices meant to express gratitude and seek peace with God. This chapter highlights the significance of proper worship, atonement, and maintaining a relationship with God in ancient Israelite society.
Text Questions
What do you remember from Leviticus 2?
What does God want us to know about a peace offering?
Read Leviticus 3:1-5
What stuck out to you?
What types of offerings are described in these verses, and what do they signify?
Why do you think the offering is presented at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting?
What parts of the animal are specified as being offered to the Lord?
Why is the fat significant in this context?
The kidneys and the fat around them are mentioned explicitly. What do these specific organs symbolize, and how might they relate to the overall purpose of the offering?
What is the role of the priest in this offering?
Read John 14:27
What stuck out to you?
How are we at peace with God?
Read Leviticus 3:6-11
What stuck out to you?
What kinds of animals can be used for peace offerings?
What might the distinctions between these animals indicate about the nature of the offering?
Why do you think it's essential for both the fat and the blood to be offered?
How does this connect to understanding life and atonement in the sacrificial system?
In what ways does the description of the peace offering emphasize its communal aspect?
Read Romans 5:1
What stuck out to you?
How is the verse related to Leviticus 3?
Read Leviticus 3:12-17
What stuck out to you?
If a person offers a goat, how does this offering differ from those of cattle or sheep?
What can this tell us about accessibility and the heart's intent in giving?
The action of placing the fat and blood on the altar is reiterated. What does this repetition suggest about the importance of these elements in the offering?
Why do you think this chapter concludes with a prohibition regarding fat and blood?
How does the chapter end?
Group Questions
What is the purpose of peace offerings in Leviticus 3?
Why are fat portions and blood significant in peace offerings?
What is the priest's role in the peace offering process?
How does sharing the peace offering reflect community and fellowship?
What do the instructions for offerings reveal about holiness in worship?
What does this chapter teach us about God's desire for a relationship with His people?
