Leviticus 8
Leviticus
Chapters 8
Group Questions
What praise or testimony would you like to share from this past week?
Have you ever attended a military, first responder, or police graduation ceremony?
If you had to stay in one place for seven days without leaving, where would it be?
Context
Leviticus 8 details the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests through anointing, dressing in priestly garments, and sacrificial rites, symbolizing their dedication to God.
Text Questions
What do you remember from Leviticus 7?
What does God want us to know about the Ordination of Aaron and his sons?
Read Leviticus 8:1-9
What stuck out to you?
What does God have Moses do to ordain Aaron and his sons?
Summarize these verses.
Read Leviticus 8:10-13
What stuck out to you?
What do we learn about the anointing of the tabernacle?
Summarize these verses.
Read Leviticus 8:14-21
What stuck out to you?
What do we learn about the sin and burnt offerings?
Summarize these verses.
Read Leviticus 8:22-29
What stuck out to you?
What do we learn about the second ram?
What do we learn about the cake and unleavened bread?
Summarize these verses.
Read Leviticus 8:30
What stuck out to you?
What do we learn about the anointing oil?
Summarize these verses.
Read Leviticus 8:31-36
What stuck out to you?
What do we learn about the length of the ordination?
Summarize these verses.
How does the chapter end?
Questions to Consider
Why is the consecration of Aaron and his sons important for the priesthood?
What does the anointing oil symbolize, and why is it crucial during the consecration?
What rituals are performed for the priests' consecration, and what do they signify about holiness?
What do the garments worn by Aaron and his sons represent regarding their roles?
How does the community participate in the consecration, and what does this indicate about their relationship with the priests?
What emphasis does the chapter place on obedience to God's commands?
What lessons about holiness can we apply to our lives today?
How does this chapter fit into the larger sacrificial system in Leviticus?
What is Moses' role in the consecration process, and how does it shape the event?
How can we live out themes of consecration and holiness in our daily lives?
