“ ‘This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: Atonement is to be made once a year for all the sins of the Israelites.’” And it was done, as the LORD commanded Moses.” —Leviticus 16:34 (NIV)
Bible Engagement: Week 6, The Exodus/Moses
Tier 1: Exodus 35 Tabernacle
Tier 2: Leviticus 18-19
Tier 3: Leviticus 17-19
Tier 1 Questions (still in Exodus)
1. Why did God want the Israelites to make the tabernacle? (refer back to Exodus 25:8)
• What items were the Israelites to make for the tabernacle and what were their significance? (see chapters 25-28) (see diagram here: https://bit.ly/2AYerkU)
2. God
Tiers 2-3 Questions
God gives specific moral guidelines in Leviticus 18 for Moses to teach the Israelites about holy living. Moses was to introduce these laws with God’s message “I am the LORD your God.” (see Exodus 18:2) How many times is the above phrase repeated in these chapters?
• Note: The Hebrew word LORD here is YHWH, or Yahweh, the same name God called himself at the burning bush. Yahweh is a personal name for Israel’s God of life, implying His nearness and eternal existence.
• Interested learning about a potential Egyptian archaeological reference to Yahweh near the time of Leviticus? Watch this video by Expedition Bible:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGEOZ5YI22M&t=398sWhy did God give these moral laws in Leviticus 18? (see Exodus 18:24-30)
What other teachings do you notice in Leviticus 19?
Application
In today’s Scripture, we see that God desires to dwell with Him people. What expectations of holiness did God require of those who want to dwell with Him?
Take some time to appreciate God’s desire to dwell near to you. Listen to His expectations of how He wants you to live in holiness to honor Him.