Leviticus 24
Leviticus
Chapters 24
Questions to Consider
How does Leviticus 24 fit into the broader themes of holiness in the book?
What do the lampstand and bread of the Presence signify about God’s relationship with His people?
What does the punishment for blasphemy reveal about the importance of God’s name?
What does "an eye for an eye" tell us about justice and fairness in our lives today?
How does this chapter emphasize communal responsibility in upholding God’s laws?
Which verse or theme speaks to you, and why?
How can the principles in Leviticus 24 be relevant to the modern situations we face today?
What praise or testimony would you like to share from this past week?
Prayer
Group Questions
What punishment did you least like growing up?
Did you get in trouble a lot as a child?
Context
Leviticus 24 covers the maintenance of the tabernacle lamps and bread of the Presence, outlines the punishment for blasphemy, and reinforces the "an eye for an eye" principle, highlighting God's holiness and community standards.
Cross Reference
Matthew 5:38-39
Mark 3:29
John 6:35
1 Peter 2:9
Text Questions
What do you remember from Leviticus 23?
What does God want us to know about His holiness?
Read Leviticus 24:1-4
What stuck out to you?
What are the instructions for pure oil, and why are they important?
Who tends the lamps, and how often must they be kept lit?
Read Leviticus 24:5-9
What stuck out to you?
What is the process for preparing the showbread, and what does it represent?
Read Leviticus 24:10-12
What stuck out to you?
What incident involving the Israelite woman's son occurs, and what does it illustrate about community standards?
Read Leviticus 24:13-16
What stuck out to you?
What punishment is prescribed for blasphemy, and why is the name of God significant?
Read Leviticus 24:17-22
What stuck out to you?
How is justice addressed regarding personal injury, and what principle is established?
Read Leviticus 24:23
What stuck out to you?
How do the Israelites react to the punishment of the blasphemer, and what does it reveal about their view of law?
How does the chapter end?
How would you summarize the chapter?
