Leviticus 21
Leviticus
Chapters 21
Questions to Consider
What does priestly holiness teach us about the church's expectations today?
How do priest qualifications shape our view of modern leadership?
How does the historical context affect these regulations, and what can we learn for today?
How can we balance holiness with compassion in our communities?
Which priestly responsibilities resonate with you, and how can you apply them?
What do these regulations mean for the worship of the Israelite community?
What praise or testimony would you like to share from this past week?
Prayer
Group Questions
What were some of the most burdensome school or work regulations you remember?
Do you know someone currently serving in the military?
Context
Leviticus 19 outlines the holiness standards for priests, including marriage restrictions, mourning practices, and disqualifications based on physical defects, emphasizing their need for purity in service.
Text Questions
What do you remember from Leviticus 19?
What does God want us to know about priests?
Read Leviticus 21:1-4
What stuck out to you?
What restrictions did the priests have regarding mourning rituals?
Why were these restrictions important for the priests in their service?
What significance does this hold in terms of familial duty versus priestly responsibility?
What does God say about a priest's conduct during mourning?
Read Leviticus 21:5-9
What stuck out to you?
What are the specific prohibitions regarding priests' appearances and behavior?
How do these guidelines emphasize the distinctiveness of the priestly role?
What are some of the disqualifications for marrying certain individuals?
What consequences are outlined for a priest’s daughter who acts immorally?
Read Leviticus 21:10-12
What stuck out to you?
What responsibilities are highlighted for a high priest versus a regular priest?
Read Leviticus 21:13-15
What stuck out to you?
What are the restrictions on a high priest's family?
Read Leviticus 21:16-24
What stuck out to you?
How do these physical requirements symbolize spiritual integrity?
How does the chapter end?
How would you summarize the chapter?
