Leviticus 5

Leviticus 

Chapters 5

Group Questions 

• What praise or testimony would you like to share from this past week?

• What is your favorite bird?

• What breaks the most in your house?

Context

Leviticus 5 addresses unintentional sins and the required sin offerings for individuals who commit them. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging guilt and making restitution, with individuals bringing sacrifices to the priest for forgiveness. The chapter highlights accountability and the seriousness of adhering to God's laws.

Text Questions                       

1. What do you remember from Leviticus 4? 

2. What does God want us to know about the guilt offering?

3. Read Leviticus 5:1-6

4. What should a person do if they witness something that should be reported but remain silent? 

5. What happens if someone touches something unclean, like an animal or a dead body?

6. What constitutes a person being guilty of an oath they spoke unadvisedly? 

7. What type of offering is required for guilt?

8. Summarize these verses.

9. Read Leviticus 5:7-10

10. What sticks out to you?

11. What are the alternative offerings for someone who cannot afford a lamb? 

12. What should a person do with the bird offerings?

13. Summarize these verses.

14. Read Leviticus 5:11-13

15. What sticks out to you?

16. What if someone cannot afford even two doves?

17. What is done with the remainder of the offering?

18. How should one determine the value of the guilt offering? 

19. Summarize these verses.

20. Read Leviticus 5:14-16

21. What sticks out to you?

22. What should a person do if they misappropriate something belonging to the Lord? 

23. Summarize these verses.

24. Read Leviticus 5:17-19

25. What sticks out to you?

26. Is a person guilty if they sin without realizing it?

27. What is the purpose of the guilt offering? 

28. Summarize these verses.

29. How does the chapter end? 

Questions to Consider

• What does this chapter teach us about recognizing both intentional and unintentional sins in our lives?

• How can we apply the concepts of confession and atonement in our relationship with God?

• How does our sin affect the community, and how can we foster accountability within our church body?

• What do the offerings mentioned reveal about showing gratitude and commitment to God?

• How does this chapter remind us to extend grace to others, acknowledging that we are all imperfect?

• What personal areas need reflection or repentance, and what steps can we take toward reconciliation?

• How can understanding the consequences of sin help us make better choices moving forward?