There’s probably no book in the Bible that is more difficult to read and understand than Leviticus. With its endless rules about blood sacrifices, skin diseases, and strange rituals, Leviticus seems so primitive, outdated, and irrelevant to our lives today. Barbaric is an apt description. It’s why most people start reading the Bible and then say, “You lost me at Leviticus.”
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Discussion Questions for You Lost Me at Leviticus Pt5 | September 27, 2020
Main Passages: Leviticus 10
Discussion Questions
- What was your first reaction when reading Leviticus chapter 10 or hearing it in the message?
- Do you find this chapter problematic? Why or why not?
- What do we learn about Moses, Aaron, and Aaron’s sons? How does this story make them seem more human?
- Which character in this story (explicit or implicit) do you identify with the most and why?
- Does it help to think of God’s grace as a “bass note” throughout the Old Testament? What other stories have this bass note?
- How does being a priest carry a greater responsibility? Do you feel that? Why or why not?
- In what way have you needed God’s grace this past week?
- How have you experienced God’s perseverance and determination in your life?
Moving Forward
- Spend time this week reading three stories Jesus told in Luke 15. What is something new that you saw or heard in these stories?
- Is there someone in your life who needs to hear words of grace right now? Resolve to call, text, or write them with a message of grace.
- Listen to the supplemental New Denver Church Message podcast to go deeper this week.