Leviticus 12-13

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Written By Mike Bayly
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Leviticus

Chapters 12-13

Group Questions

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

Prayer

Group Questions

  • Where were you born?

  • What is the hardest thing to clean in your house?

Context

Leviticus 12 outlines that a woman is unclean for seven days after giving birth to a son and undergoes 33 days of purification; for a daughter, it's 14 days of impurity and 66 days of purification. Afterward, she brings offerings to the priest to restore her cleanliness.

Leviticus 13 outlines procedures for diagnosing skin diseases, including roles for priests and signs of cleanliness. Those deemed unclean must live outside the camp until declared clean, highlighting community health.

Text Questions

  • What do you remember from Leviticus 11?

  • What does God want us to know about purification?

  • Read Leviticus 12:1-8

  • What stuck out to you?

  • What do we learn about purification for mothers who have boy or girl babies after birth?

  • Read Leviticus 13:1-8

  • What stuck out to you?

  • What does the Priest do to determine if the person is unclean with disease?

  • Read Leviticus 13:9-17

  • What stuck out to you?

  • What does the Priest look for to determine if the person is clean or unclean?

  • Read Leviticus 13:18-28

  • What stuck out to you?

  • How are skin issues related to burns on the body?

  • Read Leviticus 13:29-39

  • What stuck out to you?

  • What do we learn about infections and what the Priest was told to do?

  • Read Leviticus 13:40-44

  • What stuck out to you?

  • What do we learn about male boldness?

  • Read Leviticus 13:45-46

  • What stuck out to you?

  • What is a person found unclean directed to do?

  • Read Leviticus 13:47-59

  • What stuck out to you?

  • What are they instructed to do with clothing that has mildew?

  • How does the chapter end?

  • How would you summarize the chapter?

Questions to Consider

  • What do the laws about skin diseases reveal about God’s care for ancient Israel?

  • How do purity laws affect community health and social interactions?

  • What is the role of the priest in diagnosing skin diseases, and how does it compare to modern medical professionals?

  • How might isolating individuals with skin diseases impact their mental state?

  • What do the cleansing rituals signify about restoration and healing?

  • How can the principles of Leviticus 13 inform our understanding of health today?

  • How can understanding clean and unclean foster community among believers?

  • What areas of our life do we need prayer for today?

Mike Bayly
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